The Rainforest School has two accredited campuses; Dundee Park and Frog’s Hollow. The School is currently located and operating at Frog’s Hollow, beautiful location in the hinterlands of South Mission Beach. Our school house is surrounded by lush rainforest. We are a boutique school that is small by design.
Our school follows the Australian National Curriculum. We deliver an educational program which uses a balanced range of explicit, hands-on and real-life learning.
2024 Term Dates:
- Term 1 Monday 22nd January – Thursday 28th March (10 weeks)
- Term 2 Monday 15th April – Thursday 21st June (10 weeks)
- Term 3 Monday 15th July – Friday 13th September (9 weeks)
- Term 4 Monday 30th September – Friday 6th December (10 weeks)
2024 Pupil Free / Teacher Professional Development Days:
- Thursday 18th January & Friday 19th January
- Thursday 11th July & Friday 12th July
- Friday 30th August
- Thursday 12th & Friday 13th December
2025 Term Dates:
- Term 1 Tuesday 28nd January – Friday 4th April (10 weeks)
- Term 2 Tuesday 22nd April – Friday 27th June (10 weeks)
- Term 3 Monday 21st July – Friday 19th September (9 weeks)
- Term 4 Tuesday 7th October – Friday 12th December (10 weeks)
2025 Pupil Free / Teacher Professional Development Day
- Thursday 23rd January & Friday 24th January
- Thursday 17th July & Friday 18th July
- Friday 5th August
In Focus: Engaging Science Project 2023/2024
The Rainforest School proudly completed a 12-month science project focused on sea turtles and the impact of plastic pollution on their lives.
Students researched various aspects of reef and turtle health, interacted with live marine animals, and learned about the underwater threats and how to address them. The aim was to inspire a passion for science and STEM subjects among our students, encouraging their aspirations for future studies and careers.
The below video provides an inside look at the project, showcasing student activities such as beach cleanups, waste data audits and interactions with scientist. Learning extended to outdoor classrooms at Green Island, Cairns Aquarium, Dunk Island and Tyto Wetlands. The project also included a cultural perspective, featuring teachings from the Djiru traditional owners and Girringun Aboriginal Corporation.
The Rainforest School would like to thank the QLD Government for their support through an Engaging Science Grant, as well as the Djiru traditional owners and Girringun Aboriginal Corporation.
The Rainforest School acknowledges the Djiru traditional landowners. We give our respect to the Djiru Elders of both past and present.