Schools of the Clarence Valley Community of Small Schools

Baryulgil Public School

Baryulgil is a small, isolated school on the upper reaches of the Clarence River. Everyone at our school works together to meet the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and cultural needs of our students. We prepare students for their secondary education and give them the confidence and experience to adapt to larger towns and learning environments.

We focus on appropriate sporting, educational and cultural excursions to overcome the geographical and cultural isolation.

Chatsworth Island Public School

Our students prosper in a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Strong academic programs, highly dedicated staff and excellent facilities offer students the very best opportunities for success.

Our effective support and discipline program focuses on respect, responsibility and citizenship.

We are proud of our welcoming and friendly school community.

Copmanhurst Public School

Our school provides a focus for the local community. Through quality teaching and learning practices, commitment, enthusiasm and care, the staff provides students with a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy.

We also offer opportunities for academic, sports and art challenges; a safe and happy atmosphere for students and staff to work; open communication opportunities for students, parents and teachers.

Coutts Crossing Public School

We live by our motto of 'Cooperative and Caring'.

Our highly dedicated teachers provide quality learning environments and a wide variety of opportunities for personal growth and enrichment.

We promote academic, social, cultural and sporting excellee for all students to enable them to realise their full potential.

Cowper Public School

We nurture student potential in a small caring environment Students' talents are encouraged through a variety of programs, including choir, instrumental music, performing arts, sporting activities and the 'Language Other than English' program.

All children have access to the Internet and computers, supported by a fully equipped library.

An extensive, picturesque playground featuring attractive play equipment provides lots of space for children to explore and play.

Harwood Island Public School

Our school is a leader in technology in education and boasts excellent facilities and spacious grounds.

Our dedicated staff members are genuinely committed to helping students learn.

Funding supports successful programs in teaching literacy, numeracy, sport and creative and practical arts.

We offer the latest technology including a filmmaking program, networked computers and a comprehensive website to showcase our school.

We provide a friendly learning community where students develop leadership through the Student Representative Council and the school's leadership program.

Iluka Public School

Our school is situated in the fishing village of Iluka at the head of the Clarence River.

A feature is our sense of community which underpins and strengthens the schools academic, social and sporting programs.

Our students participate in programs that foster leadership and social responsibility in a safe, secure and disciplined learning environment.

Lawrence Public School

All students are encouraged to develop their potential in an educational environment that emphasises excellence, respect and responsibility.

We have a strong computer focus with technology integrated effectively across all the key learning areas and through all classrooms.

We offer many sporting opportunities with success at all levels. Our structured learning programs ensure a strong foundation for our students.

Educational partnerships between the school and the community are well developed and fostered.

"We are impressed by the quality of teaching. The art and performing arts are brilliant!" Debbie Repschlager, parent

Palmers Island Public School

We cater for a diverse, small community in a rural setting. We are committed to providing a caring environment of stimulation, opportunity, participation and achievement for our students.

We cater for individual interests and needs. Particular emphasis is placed on literacy and numeracy programs.

The school has an inviting and stimulating physical environment which encourages the students to be physically active.

"Our children have been able to grow at their own level. Every child is known by every teacher at the school. It is a small school with a big heart." Sharon and Greg Brown, parents

Tucabia Public School

Through innovative learning, students are engaged in tasks that develop life-long skills and their ability to think. Our dedicated staff is teaching today with their students' future in mind.

Our strong culture of care and respect develops peer­mediation and confident student leadership.

Each student experiences accomplishment in computer technologies, science, public speaking, sport and performing arts.

Ulmarra Public School

Our staff and students enjoy the support of a dynamic, committed and energetic community.

Students pursue excellence through information and communication technologies, visual arts, performing arts, public speaking, film production, gifted and talented and sporting programs.

Ulmarra students are confident, respectful and resourceful. They have a strong sense of leadership, values and social responsibility developed through an active School Parliament and Service Learning Program.

Woodford Dale Publc School

We offer a broad range of educational opportunities in a safe, caring, attractive and well-resourced environment.

We have a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy and creative arts, tailoring subjects to the specific needs of each child.

Wooli Public School

We provide a welcoming and safe environment for all our students.

Innovative programs offer outstanding opportunities to develop potential with an emphasis on nurturing individual strengths.

Our students are confident and caring with a sense of leadership and social responsibility.

It is an "eco" focused school with many environmental programs in place to equip students to understand and practise living in sustainable ways.

Wooli parents and the wider community have a valued partnership with the school.