Important Notices

  • IMPORTANT FOR ENROLLING 5 YEAR OLDS

    Cohort Entry - Our policy for starting five-year-olds:

    Elm Park School runs a Cohort Entry system.

    Cohort entry refers to children starting as a group at the beginning or midpoint of a term. AFTER THEIR FIFTH BIRTHDAY, instead of starting school on their fifth birthday.

    Children can start school at 6, but it is school policy that the earliest they can start school will be the first day of term, or the midpoint of the term, after their fifth birthday.

    Why Cohort entry?
    To allow students to settle quicker into school.
    Evidence shows that starting school alongside others can help foster relationships and support smoother entry to school.
    Less disruption for class teachers as they can plan for groups of students doing both school visits and starting school.
    Allow for easier planning of staffing requirements.
    Allow for a more beneficial transition programme.
    Easier report tracking.
    Elm Park School has two intakes per term. The Ministry of Education (MoE) determines these entry dates. Further information on the MoE site.