Established in 1865, Cape Clear Primary School 1484 is an innovative and caring school. Our 27 students in 2010 enjoyed well equipped buildings, learning resources and grounds. The core purpose of our school remains to encourage and support students to achieve success and to become responsible, productive and confident members of their community. Our school values - commitment, confidence, integrity, respect, responsibilty & excellence - are pivotal to the future aims and achievements of all Cape Clear Primary School students. In 2010, 3 full time staff (1 teaching Principal & 2 classroom teachers), supported by 3 part time staff (0.5EFT), provided structured Literacy, Numeracy and specialist programs for all, as well as1:1 literacy support to students on a needs basis. All teaching staff participated in a variety of training and personal/professional development programs that encompassed many of our school priorities and goals, most notably Writing, Maths; The Ultranet; School Leadership; and Assessment & Reporting. Staff also forged strong partnerships with the University of Ballarat; Mt Clear & Sebastopol Colleges; as well as neighbouring schools in our cluster. Exceptional staff, student & parent opinion responses proudly endorse Cape Clear Primary as 'a great country school.'