The Leichhardt campus is committed to providing quality education for students in the Middle Years. The school’s vision is set on recognising the individual differences and needs of students from the academically gifted, to those with identified learning issues. Students from this campus have exclusive entry to the Senior campus at Blackwattle Bay.
Facilities: Fully air-conditioned, the campus provides an assembly hall, drama space, large modern library, a connected classroom, wireless connection throughout the school, smart boards for all faculty areas, specialist rooms, modern science labs, a new oval and playing and barbecue areas.
Electives Years 7 and 8: The school offers a full curriculum satisfying the basics of English, Mathematics, Science and HSIE, plus all other requirements of the NSW Board of Studies. Curriculum differentiation and extension opportunities are offered to gifted and talented students. Learning difficulties and ESL support is available.
Electives Years 9 and 10: There is an innovative curriculum with a wide range of subjects including Languages (Italian, French and Chinese) Computing Studies, Music, Visual Arts, Design and Technology, Jewellery-making, Social Sciences, Sport Science and all Mathematics courses. Curriculum differentiation and extension is offered to gifted and talented students.
Sport: All traditional, competitive team and leisure sports are offered. Access to combined Sydney Secondary College sports teams is also a feature. This campus enjoys sporting success at regional and state levels in soccer, AFL, rugby union and league, athletics, cross-country, and hockey. The new indoor basketball court allows for all-weather access for badminton, soccer and basketball. Fitness and training room facilities are also available.
Extracurricular activities: Chess, concert bands, debating, drama, music, sports coaching, public speaking, student council, competitions, community volunteer work, theatre skills workshops.
Welfare and personal development: Emphasis is given to development of the individual within the social context and personal development courses are run in all years, focusing on social and health issues. ESL classes are available. Special education is provided and peer support is well established. The school has specialised programs for girls and boys, gifted and talented students, and students with learning difficulties.
Special features: The school owns a property in the Hunter Valley that students regularly visit. There is an established sister-school relationship with 148 Middle School in Beijing.