Maleny has has a terrific Sport’s Program and facilities with 2 large size ovals which can accommodate a 380m Athletics track (full size is 400m) and a 1km cross country track. There is also an undercover area which caters for many ball sports and a 6 lane, 25m pool attached to the oval that allows students to be involved in aquatic activities also.
SPORTS PROGRAM
Maleny has three major Sports Carnivals per year, these being; Swimming (Term 1), Cross Country (Term 2) and Athletics (Term 2). These Carnivals cater for students from the 9yr old to 12 yr old.
Year 5 and 6 students participate in a ‘Friday Afternoon’ sports program which involves interschool competitions with a variety of other Primary Schools in the District across a number of sports including, Softball, Touch Football, AFL and Soccer. This competition occurs in the last weeks of each term (except Term 2).
SPORTS AWARDS
Maleny has 2 major awards that are presented to the students at the end of the year.
David Fuerst SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR
This award is presented to a student who has an involvement in 2 or more sports; represents school and displays enjoyment and enthusiasm. The student also has potential & ability as sportsperson; display’s sportsmanship qualities and attends training sessions.
Sport Encouragement Award
This award is presented to a student who displays natural ability in sports and has the potential to develop talents in the future.