Maraetai Beach School
Cohort Entry
Maraetai Beach School runs a Cohort Entry system.
Cohort entry refers to children starting school as a group, at the beginning or mid point of a term, AFTER THEIR FIFTH BIRTHDAY as opposed to starting school on their fifth birthday.
Children do not have to start school until they are 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 5th birthday.
Why cohort entry?
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To allow students to settle quicker to school
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Evidence shows that starting school alongside others can help foster relationships and supports smoother entry to school
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Less disruption for class teachers as they can plan for groups of students doing both school visits and starting school
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Allow for easier planning of staffing requirements
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Allow for a more beneficial jump start programme
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Easier report tracking
Maraetai Beach school has two intakes per term. These entry dates are determined by the Ministry of Education.
Policy
Once your child has been enrolled you will be sent details for jumpstart, class visits and school start dates. Any questions please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2023 Cohort Dates
Cohort |
JS1 |
JS2 |
JS3 |
Meet the teacher |
Starting school meeting |
Starting School Date |
Classroom |
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1 |
22nd Nov |
29th Nov |
6th Dec |
19th December |
15th Nov |
7th Feb |
TBC |
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Cohort |
JS1 |
JS2 |
JS3 |
SV1 |
SV2 |
Starting school meeting |
Starting School Date |
Classroom |
2 |
14th Feb |
21st Feb |
28th Feb |
28th Feb |
6th March |
TBC |
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3 |
7th Mar |
14th Mar |
21st Mar |
28th Mar |
4th April |
28th Feb |
24th April |
TBC |
4 |
2nd May |
9th May |
16th May |
23rd May |
28th Feb |
29th May |
TBC |
|
5 |
30th May |
6th June |
13th June |
20th June |
27th June |
16th May |
17th July |
TBC |
6 |
18th July |
25th July |
1st Aug |
8th Aug |
15th Aug |
16th May |
21st August |
TBC |
7 |
22nd Aug |
29th Aug |
5th Sep |
12th Sep |
19th Sep |
12th Sep |
9th Oct |
TBC |
8 |
10th Oct |
17th Oct |
24th Oct |
31st Oct |
7th Nov |
12th Sep |
13th Nov |
TBC |