SSC Leichhardt is a co-educational 7 to 10 campus of Sydney Secondary College, an innovative multi-campus facility. The college provides excellent public education based on quality, opportunity and diversity. Leichhardt Campus specialises in middle schooling programs that focus on the academic and emotional development of adolescent students between the ages of 12-16 years. Leichhardt Campus has been selected as a Centre for Excellence 2011-2012. Our school was selected because we have been consistently achieving strong results which are an indication of high quality teaching. In 2011 a highly accomplished teacher will be appointed to strengthen quality teaching and learning throughout the school. We are committed to meeting the individual learning needs of all students. Strong partnerships exist between students, teachers and parents. Leichhardt is comprised of a selective stream for academically gifted students. There are two classes of thirty students in each year. Four mainstream classes in each year cater for the diverse talents of a broad range of students. A special education stream offers educational opportunity for students with learning needs. Leichhardt Campus has a middle school teaching and learning team that focuses on developing our students' gifts and talents. We have a school culture that is supportive, based on mutual respect and focused on learning with high expectations. The school has consistently achieved high academic results in the School Certificate and sustained growth in NAPLAN. Our student well-being team ensures that our school has a friendly and caring environment. The diversity of students from a multiplicity of cultural backgrounds creates a vibrant and tolerant environment. Wide curriculum choices in Years 9 and 10 cater for student interest and engagement. Career pathways are mapped for students through the provision of individual career interviews, a Year 9 Your Futures Conference and a strong Year 10 transition program to the senior campus. Partnerships have been forged with..