Family fun coming up at River School Spring Fair

Parents and helpers are ready to delight even the fussiest of tastebuds with a range of sentient foods at the River School Spring Fair. From left, Irma, Kamala, Angela and Sudeshna.

You’re in for a treat at Maleny’s River School Spring Fair on Saturday 15 October, with live local music, entertainment, stalls and activities running from 10am to 2pm.

Get your face painted, play with tye dye or magic wands, cool off at the splash tower, nurture yourself in the wellness tent and more.

A $10 activity band will buy you a whole lot of fun.

P&F President, Ross Doherty, says a team of dedicated helpers have organised an affordable day of fun for the whole community.

“We’ll have a range of delicious sentient foods available, plus amazing coffee and our Year 3 students will be selling their popular homemade lemonade,” Ross said.

“We’ve been blown away by the generous support already flowing in, with many local businesses donating cash and prizes towards the event and our raffle.”

Funds raised from this year’s fair will help the school to install a solar system to reduce its carbon footprint and overall energy costs.

EFTPOS facilities can be unreliable, so it’s best to bring cash if you can.

The neohumanist River School is set in a beautiful rainforest valley and caters for 160 students between its Primary School and Early Childhood Centre.

“We aim to nurture the whole child – mind, body and spirit – basing our learning on a foundation of love and compassion for self and all living beings,” explains Principal, Ann Donoghoe.

“We’re excited to share our wonderful school with the broader community at Spring Fair and hope all who attend enjoy the program and the opportunity to connect.” 

A school tour will commence at 11.30am from the ticketing area.

Parking is limited at the school, so hop on a looping shuttle bus from 9.45am at Maleny Showgrounds, Cooke Park or the Palm Street Depot stop for a gold-coin donation.