Welcome to the Maleny Independent School

Maleny Independent School opened its doors in 2018 and doubled it’s size over the year. In 2019 we are excited to be welcoming students in years 7 to 9 and four new staff members into our family.

The School is centrally located within the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, in beautiful Maleny, enabling a strong connection to community and existing resources.

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Welcome to the Maleny Independent School

Maleny Independent School opened its doors in 2018 and doubled it’s size over the year. In 2019 we are excited to be welcoming students in years 7 to 9 and four new staff members into our family.

The School is centrally located within the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, in beautiful Maleny, enabling a strong connection to community and existing resources.

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2019 - A focus on 'Relationships'

Positive relationships and relationship building skills support the development of independence, self esteem and wellbeing. Relationships help us connect to each other, our community and the environment, and reinforce that we are not alone, that we are part of something bigger than ourselves.

In the school setting, improving relationships has been shown to have long-lasting positive effects on both academic and social development. Teaching through relationships reinforces the importance of understanding the learners journey – what motivates and inspires them; and helps us create experiences that support engaged learning.

These values underpin our focus on ‘Relationships’ in 2019, starting with inquiry into our relationship with nature as we look at ‘Myself in the Landscape’

A Shared Vision

A holistic approach to learning that engages and inspires young minds;
An environment that encourages curiosity, provides time for reflection and a safe space to explore;
A school that students are passionate about;
A school where students are supported to take ownership of their future;
A ‘Connected Curriculum’ with real-world implications and outcomes;
Learning beyond the classroom with support from specialists and leading facilities;
Progressive, personalised teacher supported and peer-to-peer learning opportunities;
A nurturing environment where young students can develop a strong sense of self;
A foundation based on inspirational learning that meets and exceeds the  requirements of the Australian and Queensland Curriculum; and
A world-class independent educational option upon the range.

About us

Maleny Independent School is centrally located near local businesses, sporting fields, the Maleny library and swimming pool, and the beautiful Obi Obi Creek and CO-OP community garden. We are also within short walking distance from school bus stops.

School Principal Sam Chen is a ‘real world’ teacher and has a passion for sharing knowledge in a meaningful way. His teaching experience has been realised through secondary schools, youth workshop programs, tertiary tutoring, and workplace mentorships/training. Equipped with a Master of Science Communication, Diploma of Education, Bachelor of Environmental Management, and Bachelor of Arts, his acquired knowledge has led to 15 years of project work, across the environmental, film/arts and education sectors. For more information about his experience and approach – www.walkingstory.com.au

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The process for enrolment is staged to provide opportunties for discussion around the needs and expectations of individual students and their families.

You can register your interest for enrolment at one of our ‘Community Conversation’ information sessions or by contacting us.

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Curriculum

Maleny Independent School delivers the Australian and Queensland Curriculum requirements and offers enhanced learning opportunities using an inquiry based approach supported by specalists and mentors that engage and inspire our students and extend their learning pathways into the real world.

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Imagine if we Invented School Today

Maleny Organics Business

At Maleny Independent School the students decided that, rather than investigating a hypothetical economic or business scenario, they would start their own business and learn on the job!

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