College

Context

Sydney Secondary College, with campuses at Balmain, Leichhardt and Blackwattle Bay, is an innovative mulyi-campus public education facility. The college caters for all learners with an academically selective stream, comprehensive stream and support classes for studens with disabilities (Intellectual, Physical and Autism). The diversity of students from a multiplicity of cultural backgrounds creates the opportunity for real life learning and authentic experiences.

Located in the inner city, with two harbour side locations, students complete Year 7-10 education at Balmain or Leichhardt where the focus is on middle schooling. They move to the young adult learning enironment of Blackwattle Bay campus for Years 11-12 with its broad curriculum and links to TAFE and universities. 

Students will experience a wide curriculum which focuses on providing a modern and stimulating learning environment with future-focused learning and teaching programs.

College Co-curricular

A supportive and enthusiastic student cohort involves themselves in many co-curricular activities including, Talented Athlete Program,  Debating, Peer Mentoring, camps, SRC, Theatresports, Art Club, Writers Club, Music Ensembles, Choir, Social Justice, Volunteering Programs, Duke of Edinburugh, Environmental Group, Photography club, visits by international students, breakfast club, Breakfast club, Homework centre, Science, English, Maths and Computing competitions and Overseas excursions.

Instrumental Music Program 

The IMP is an outstanding parent and College run program that brings students together from all three campuses to make music. There is an annual camp, plus tours, competitions and performances. Over 250 students participate in this excellent program. There are ten musical ensembles including a symphony orchestra.

Sports

The College offers grade competition with other schools and recreational sport in summer and winter seasons. Among sports available are Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country, Hockey, Touch Football, Rugby Union, Rugby League, and Badminton, Wheelchair sports, riding for the Disabled, Netball, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Dance, Cricket, Cycling, Table Tennis, Fencing, Weight Training, Gymnastics, Kayaking, Ice Skating and Basketball. The College enjoys considerable success in State knockout competition.

Technology Facilities

Sydney Secondary College is BYOD and also has high end technology equipment for students to use for creation, production and editing purposes. STEAM courses are continually being added across the college.

Student Wellbeing

Our welfare system recognises and rewards student achievements and contributions. It provides support structures that progressively assist students in developing responsibility for self-discipline. All campuses use Behaviour for Learning to encourage optimal behaviour.

We raise student and staff esteem by developing quality teaching and professional consistency. Specialist Head Teachers ensure that supportive welfare and learning teams, mentoring programs and counsellors provide specialist support for all students. Our College student wellbeing team meets fortnightly.