Established in 2002, Blackwattle Bay Campus occupies magnificent buildings on historic Blackwattle Bay and is the senior campus of Sydney Secondary College. Years 7 to 10 campuses are located at Balmain and Leichhardt.
Facilities: There is an excellent school auditorium, three computer labs — including a Mac lab specialising in multimedia and visual design — a spacious library with an independent learning centre, two multipurpose basketball courts, a gymnasium and grassed playing areas. In 2004, major rebuilding was undertaken and included $6.4 million capital works for a lecture theatre hall, multimedia learning space, a modern university-style cafeteria, Special Education Unit for students with disabilities and a commercial kitchen.
Curriculum Years 11 and 12: More than 65 academic and VET, EVET courses are available for students, which give credit towards the HSC, TAFE and university. Blackwattle Bay Campus is centrally placed and has strong links with Ultimo TAFE and the Sydney University Business School and UTS. Students can elect to study the 1-unit Mind and Morality offered by Sydney University, which gives six credit points equivalent to a one-semester subject.
Sport: A wide range of sport and leisure activities is offered. The campus takes full advantage of its waterfront location. Students have full access to the Glebe Rowing Club boat shed and its facilities, including kayaking. Sport is timetabled on a flexible basis throughout the week. Students also have access to Sydney Secondary College sporting teams and participate in the Premier’s Sporting Challenge.
Extra-curricular activities: There are many programs students can access including elite sportsperson, debating and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. Drama and musical presentations feature throughout the year.
Relieving principal: Ms Ingrid Koodrin.