Our Wider Village
The Rainforest School thrives thanks to a vibrant, values-driven community. From local partnerships to family bulk orders, we believe that connection and care go hand in hand with education.
Bulk Order
Community Service
Every term, The Rainforest School coordinates bulk orders of products used in our Kitchen Garden Program. Buying in bulk helps reduce waste, and the items we source are school favourites.
We invite families and the wider community to join in. If you’re local to Mission Beach, you can collect from our school office or have items delivered nearby.
We place bulk orders 4 times a year — in March, June, September, and November.
Dry Goodies
We offer pantry staples like nuts, grains, dried fruit, legumes, spices and more — often in 1kg vacuum-sealed bags. These are mostly organic, and we sell them just as they come (we don’t split them up, but you can always share an order with someone).
Who Gives a Crap
We order toilet paper, paper towel and tissues in bulk. It’s eco-friendly, tree-free, and supports global sanitation projects. With enough orders, we lower the cost of shipping to just $10 per box.
How does it work?
We place orders four times a year: March, June, September and November. You’ll get an email or social media reminder. Once you order, we’ll invoice you and coordinate pickup or delivery.
"Being part of a school where you know all the families adds to the sense of trust and togetherness."
Partnerships &
Shared Spaces
We collaborate with local groups to share resources, run events, and strengthen community ties. From shared land projects to partnerships with local clubs, we believe in doing more together.
Frog's Hollow
Frog’s Hollow is the name of the entire site where our school is located. It’s a shared community space that we are carefully redeveloping to include our school while respecting its history and purpose. Together with local families and land stewards, we use Frog’s Hollow for seasonal celebrations, working bees, and nature-based learning. It’s a special patch of rainforest and open land that reflects our values of sustainability, connection, and care.
Local Organisations
Our students benefit from partnerships with local clubs and facilities, including:
The Environmental Centre C4
The Mission Beach Library
Mission Beach Community Arts Centre
Local Gym and Tennis Clubs
Mission Beach Aquatic Centre
Djiru Traditional Owners and community leaders
Events & Volunteering
We’re always looking for ways to connect with our community. Whether it’s helping out in the classroom, sharing your knowledge, or volunteering at an event — we’d love to hear from you.
Send us a message below to get started.
Walking with Respect
The Rainforest School acknowledges the Djiru people as the Traditional Custodians of the land we learn and play on. We are proud to partner with Djiru community leaders and incorporate local cultural knowledge into our curriculum.
Through walks on Country, stories, and shared learning, students gain a deeper understanding of culture, Country and care.