The River School

It's hard to imagine a better beginning to education than The River School. I'm grateful my children experienced such a nurturing and character forming K-6 schooling.

I am a past student of the River School. I can genuinely say that the River School has made curious about the world and science, taught me about empathy and how to be a compassionate person and helps every day to respect my environment and the way I act in my life. The school had some of the best teachers I have ever met. They were supportive and nurturing emotionally, while pushing me academically. I have thrived in other educational systems but haven't found the heart of this place anywhere else.

This is how all primary schools should be. My four children have attended here, and I love the focus on letting kids be kids, creativity and wider philosophy, whilst still following the Australian curriculum. Also set in a beautiful rainforest setting.

My whole life has been richer because of this school. My children spent their primary school years here. It was the making of them as incredible adults. They have thrived academically and in their sense of self. As well, as an employee of the school I couldn't have wished for a more nurturing and supportive workplace.

We moved to Maleny a few years ago and the children began there schooling there. It is a nurturing, loving environment where children are listened to. My oldest then went to the local highschool and is doing very well. Its a transition the school prepares them for and they fit in really well.

The River School is such a nurturing and exemplary school. My neice and nephew attended here during their primary years. My neice went on to be school captain at the Maleny highschool and my nephew became sports captain, sound crew captain and the winner of citizenship awards.They both credit their years at the River School with their ability to handle highschool so well and to foster deep relationships with many students across their grade.They are now both studying at university.My son has now attended the River School since prep and is excelling in every way.Such a beautiful school and wonderful staff. I couldn't be happier.

It was great I started there in grade 1 and stayed till the last day of grade 6 it is a very great school great teachers great staff overall great people. It is a lovely learning space for kids being in a beautiful remote rain forest with chirping birds and listening to the rain trickle down into the forest. Would recommend going to this school 100 percent.