Brookside College | Learning to Lead
At Brookside College the fundamental purpose of education is to produce the quality of leadership; the capacity and commitment to act for one’s own good and for the common good.
Prep and Year 7 enrolments for 2026
Prospective families who are interested in enrolment for Prep and Year 7 for 2026 can contact the Student Enrolment Officer on 7379 1555 or email the college at brookside.p9@education.vic.gov.au. School tours are conducted for prospective families fortnightly on a Friday. Click here to see the available dates and registration.
Silver Level Award
Brookside P-9 College has achieved Silver Level Acknowledgement for our commitment to the implementation of the essential features of School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS). SWPBS implementation can take between three to five years and it is wonderful to celebrate our ongoing commitment to creating a more positive and effective learning environment.
International Students
Brookside P-9 college is accredited under the Department of Education’s CRICOS registration (CRICOS provider name and code: Department of Education, 00861K). For more information, see: www.study.vic.gov.au
Term Dates 2026
Term 1:
27 January to 2 April
(27 January Curriculum Day)
*Year 1-9 Students start Wednesday 28 January
Prep students start Wednesday 4 February
Term 2:
20 April – 26 July
Term 3:
13 July – 18 September
Term 4:
5 October – 18 December
School Holidays 2026
Autumn Break:
3 April – 19 April
Winter Break:
29 June – 12 July
Spring Break:
21 September – 4 October
Summer Break 2026- 2027
21 December to 27 January
2027 Start Date
**students begin on 28 January 2027** (as the 27January is a pupil free day)
Curriculum Days 2026
Tuesday 27 January
Friday 20 February
Friday 7 August
Monday 2 November