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Ann Margaret Dooley, OAM (Cunningham ‘45)

1932 -2023

Ann was awarded an OAM in the Australia Day honours in 2005 for service to the community of Mosman through ex-service, historical, education and church organisations.

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Olivia Sidhu (’18)

Advocating at the United Nations

Olivia Sidhu (’18) is a Health Ambassador for Down Syndrome Australia, presenting at a recent United Nations conference on the Conventions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in New York City.

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Kate Mahony (’98)

Kicking goals in AFLW

Kate Mahony (’98) has had a remarkable career as a sports physiotherapist, travelling the world with elite sportsmen and women before leadership roles led to her latest role with the Sydney Swans AFLW.

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Prinnie Stevens (’97)

Performer Producer

Prinnie Stevens (’97) is a talented singer, dancer and songwriter who also lends her to talents to producing shows, artist development, casting, mentoring and talent scouting for TV, stage and film.

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Maare-Liis Kalamäe (‘12)

Construction Powerhouse

Helmets off to Maare-Liis Kalamäe (’12), who is in the final stages of a three-year stint as a Construction Manager at London’s £9bn Battersea Power Station redevelopment.

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Dr Anna Cody (’84)

Australia’s new Sex Discrimination Commissioner

Congratulations Dr Anna Cody (’84) who has been appointed to the Human Rights Commission as Australia’s new Sex Discrimination Commissioner.

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LCDR Caroline Skinner, RAN (’09)

Forging a career in Marine Engineering

Lieutenant Commander Caroline Skinner (’09) has forged an impressive career in Marine Engineering in the Royal Australian Navy.

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Janet Coombs AM (’48)

A trailblazer for women at the bar

Last year, our community was saddened to hear of the death of Janet Coombs AM ('48), a giant amongst the legal fraternity in Sydney, a trailblazer for women at the Bar, and a champion for civil rights.

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Maeve O’Meara OAM ('77)

Food author and broadcaster

Founder of Gourmet Safaris, and award-winning food author and broadcaster, Maeve O’Meara ('77) has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to the food media industry.

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Adrienne Lowe OAM (’80)

Life saver and educator

In a lifelong career that has gone from swim coach to surf life saver to educator, Adrienne Lowe (’80) recently was the recipient of an Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to Surf Life Saving.

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Juliette Marchant ('17)

University Medal for Political Theory

Juliette Marchant ('17) has been awarded the University of Sydney Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement and the best thesis in Politics and International Relations.

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Anna Mitchelmore SC ('93)

Supreme Court Judge Appointment

Loreto Kirribilli Board member and barrister Anna Mitchelmore ('93) has been appointed a Judge of Appeal to the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

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Joan Hartigan Bathurst ('28)

Trailblazer enters Tennis Hall of Fame

On 25 January 2022 ex-student and tennis great Joan Hartigan Bathurst ('28) was inducted into the Tennis Australia Hall of Fame.

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Rachel Grimes ('85)

AM award for service

Challenger CFO Rachel Grimes (’85) has been awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2022 Australia Day Honours for significant service to business.

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Jane Fernandez ('91)

FIFA Women's World Cup win

Organising the final Year 12 students versus teachers sports match at Loreto Kirribilli was ex-student Jane Fernandez’s (’91) first step towards leading the winning bid team for the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in 2023.

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Sophie de Angelis (’17)

Harvard Captain of Boats

Sophie de Angelis (’17) was recently appointed Captain of Boats at Harvard University – the latest milestone in a rowing journey that began with her rowing days at Loreto Kirribilli.

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MADELEINE AVENELL ('97) AND CHLOE BURNETT ('98)

From Mock Trial to Senior Counsel (SC)

Madeleine Avenell ('97) and Chloe Burnett ('98) were appointed to the Bar at the same ceremony in 2020. They were both part of the Mock Trial team during their school days.

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Grace Brennan (Clark '01)

Buy from the Bush

In October 2019, a national online campaign to encourage city dwellers to support rural businesses hit by the drought was launched by a former Loreto student, recording more than 100,000 followers in just a few weeks.

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SR noni Mitchell ibvm AM ('43)

'A true Mary Ward woman'

Sr Noni Mitchell ibvm AM ('43) was a beloved member of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary community, former Province leader, Superior General, ex-student and Principal of Loreto Kirribilli, and an extraordinary presence throughout her long life.

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Meredith Gaston ('02)

Finding your sparkle

Based in the hinterland of Noosa, on the Sunshine Coast, Meredith Gaston ('02) has many talents. She has written and illustrated seven books, exhibited her artworks internationally and is a sought after health and wellbeing coach.

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Josephine Lannan OAM ('49)

A lifetime of service in nursing

Miss Josephine (Jo) Lannan OAM (’49) knew she wanted to be a nurse from the minute she left school in 1949. Even though her father was against it, she persisted, and so began a remarkable career in nursing.

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