Loreto Kirribilli News is a window into the vibrant life of our school, with updates about our students, staff and school events, and news from our community.

14 October 2026
We welcomed Loreto women from around Australia to Loreto Federation 2026, 'Unite with Open Minds', an inspirational weekend of friendship, faith and fresh perspectives. …

31 May 2026
It was an inspiring morning of networking, storytelling and friendship at our inaugural 2026 International Women's Day Breakfast. More than 300 students, staff, parents, …

16 May 2026
Our magical show, Midnight: The Cinderella Musical, dazzled audiences with a fresh and contemporary retelling of a classic tale - one filled with heart, …

12 May 2026
Loreto Kirribilli has been named an Excellence Awardee for Most Outstanding Non-Government Secondary School in the 2026 Australian Education Awards. These prestigious national awards …

02 April 2026
The year began with great excitement as we opened the doors to a newly-upgraded St Joseph's Building, with fully-refurbished classrooms, a new Senior School …

13 March 2026
Loreto Kirribilli has entered a formal Education Partnership with Taronga Conservation Society Australia. This partnership marks an important step in bringing our Strategic Vision …

25 February 2026
Recently we held another insightful and inspirational evening for our community of students, ex-students and parents - LK Connect, Women in Health & Life …

03 February 2026
Ex-student Dr Sarah Hill ('95) has been named a Member of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day 2026 Honours List for her …

12 December 2025
After a tenure of eight and a half years, our Board Chair, Ms Sheila McGregor, is stepping down at the end of this year. …

29 October 2025
In the first event of its kind, Loreto Global Voices - London brought together far-flung alumnae from Loreto Ballarat, Coorparoo, Kirribilli, Marryatville, Normanhurst and …

20 October 2025
We congratulate ex-student Lieutenant Commander Caroline Skinner (’09) for winning the Engineering category of the 2025 Women in Defence Awards. Caroline is the Marine …

03 September 2025
Under the glorious Sydney sun, we celebrated our community with the annual Spring Fair. There was amazing entertainment, delicious food, rides, Kindifarm, and so …

25 August 2025
We were delighted to welcome a stellar cast of keynote speakers, many of whom were ex-students, to the 2025 Year 9 Entrepreneurs' Day. Now …

20 August 2025
Established in 2009, the Mary Ward Connect program is an annual student exchange event that develops connections between Loreto schools across Australia.

30 May 2025
This year we celebrate 150 years of Loreto education in Australia and the life of Mother Gonzaga Barry, and her nine companions, who brought …

28 March 2025
In preparations for the upcoming events in May, Celebrating 150 years of Loreto in Australia, our Year 1 students composed some special prayers for …

13 March 2025
Thank you to Ogilvy Australia and particularly ex-student Sally Kissane ('86), CEO of Ogilvy Network ANZ, for hosting an exceptional LK Connect Women in …

04 March 2025
Loreto school leaders from around Australia gathered in Ballarat for a memorable occasion, to open the exhibition celebrating 150 years of Loreto in Australia.

19 September 2024
The Verity Immersion experience to East Arnhem Land in the first week of the July holiday break was a journey that challenged preconceptions and …

10 May 2024
May Day continues to be a cherished Loreto Kirribilli tradition handed down by Mother Gonzaga Barry. Beginning with our K-12 Procession and Liturgy in …

10 April 2024
The Mary Ward Connect program has continued to bridge the divides of state borders and connect Year 10 cohorts from across Loreto schools in …

11 March 2024
It was a perfect autumn morning for our annual Father Daughter Mass and Morning Tea, a celebration of the special relationship between daughters and …

19 January 2024
We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to Dr Nicole Archard, the new Principal of Loreto Kirribilli. Dr Archard is a passionate advocate …

03 January 2024
Loreto Kirribilli’s new means-tested Bursary is made possible by the generosity and support of our School community. The Loreto Kirribilli Bursary will enable students …

01 January 2024
Sophie de Angelis (’17) was recently appointed Captain of Boats at Harvard University – the latest milestone in a rowing journey that began with …

03 December 2023
As 2023 drew to a close, Loreto Kirribilli farewelled our much-loved Principal, Mrs Anna Dickinson. The Loreto Kirribilli community celebrated Mrs Dickinson’s contribution to …

28 August 2023
A group of Loreto Kirribilli Year 10 students embarked upon an adventure of a lifetime when they travelled to Lisbon, Portugal to celebrate World …

28 April 2023
From its first incarnation as an eight-page, black and white newspaper in 1991, Spirit magazine has documented the life of the school, the achievements …

20 April 2023
Mary Ward Connect 2023 demonstrated the strong friendship and sisterhood that exists between our Loreto Schools, with students exchanging places with students from Marryatville, …

29 March 2023
Our latest networking event LK Connect: Wildlife and the Environment was generously hosted by current parent Richard Kovacs, Chairman of the Ottomin Foundation, and …

28 February 2023
In February 2023, our last year's JIPCD Environment Councillors Imogen, Olivia and Lauren were recognised at the North Sydney Community Awards as "Young Achievers" …

16 December 2022
On Thursday 16 December, the 2022 NSW Higher School Certificate results were released to students and parents. Our Class of 2022 achieved outstanding results …

16 December 2022
We are delighted to share with you the December 2022 edition of Spirit magazine, a wonderful celebration of the life of our school. Some …

01 November 2022
Our most recent LK Connect event was a fascinating glimpse into the healthcare industry, hosted by the St Vincent’s Curran Foundation. Held at the …

01 August 2022
We are delighted to share with you the August 2022 edition of Spirit magazine, a wonderful celebration of the life of our school. Some …

21 June 2022
Have you ever wondered why we have Water Ballet at Loreto Kirribilli? Jacinta McCann ('76) recollects... From reading almost any edition of Loreto Kirribilli’s …

12 May 2022
LK Connect Women in Finance, hosted at Challenger's corporate headquarters in Sydney, was an inspiring insight into the world of finance. Hosted by ex-student …

29 April 2022
We are delighted to share with you the April 2022 edition of Spirit magazine, a wonderful celebration of the life of our school. Some …

25 March 2022
In a truly inspiring LK Connect event on the future of content and communication, an outstanding panel of ex-students from Ogilvy Australia, Seven West …

15 March 2022
In partnership with the PM Glynn Institute, ACU's public policy think tank, Loreto Kirribilli co-hosted an Ethos panel discussion ‘Harnessing social media for the …

14 February 2022
Juliette Marchant (’17) has recently been awarded the University of Sydney Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement and the best thesis in Politics and International …

26 January 2022
Loreto Kirribilli ex-student Rachel Grimes (’85) has been awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2022 Australia Day Honours. Rachel …

17 December 2021
We are delighted to share with you the December 2021 edition of Spirit magazine, a wonderful celebration of the life of our school. Some …

26 November 2021
As a Mary Ward school, Loreto Kirribilli’s tradition spans more than 400 years. We believe that a strong education creates 'seekers of truth and …