MALENY, QLD 4552
A vibrant community where love, compassion, and respect for all beings thrive.
Located on 26 acres, the school promotes Neohumanist education through play-based learning, arts, and sustainable practices, nurturing confident learners while fostering emotional and social development, all within a safe and joyful environment for children.
Key information about The River School
Independent
Co-Ed
Primary
106
1:11
No
*Data sourced from the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).
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Neohumanist, nature-based learning
The school uses a Neohumanist framework with play-based, inquiry-led learning and daily meditation and yoga from Pre-Kindy to Year 6.
Rainforest creek campus
Located four kilometres from Maleny, the school sits on acreage of rainforest and creek where outdoor learning is part of daily school life.
Short school day and bus
The school day runs from 8:45am to 2:45pm, with morning supervision from 8:15am and a bus service covering nearby regional areas.
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