The St Michael's student at Nelson Bay came back from the NSW primary school's athletics championships with a silver medal in the nine years 100 metres final.

Her time of 15.56 seconds was less than a tenth of a second away from the gold medal winning result of 14.47.

With the exception of a few tips in the lead-up to the championships Maya has had no formal athletics coaching.

She says she may take up Little Athletics but turning out with the Fingal Beach Nippers is her summer sports priority.