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International Women's Day Breakfast
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, …
Taronga Student Ambassadors are commissioned
12 May 2026
To launch our learning partnership with Taronga Conservation Society, students, parents, staff, and board members joined members of the Education unit at Taronga Zoo …
Dr Archard named Excellence Awardee Principal of the Year
12 May 2026
Congratulations to Dr Nicole Archard, who has been named an Excellence Awardee for Principal of the Year (Non-Government Schools) in the 2026 Australian Education …
Loreto Kirribilli named Awardee for Secondary School of the Year
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 …
Taronga Education Partnership
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 …
School farewells Board Chair after eight years
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. …
Loreto Global Voices - London
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 …
LCDR Skinner (RAN) wins Women in Defence Award for Engineering
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 …
Mother Gonzaga Barry honoured with Trailblazer Award
04 September 2025
Loreto Kirribilli warmly celebrates the induction of Mother Mary Gonzaga Barry ibvm into the 2025 Victorian Honour Roll of Women, recognised in the Trailblazer …
Spring fair 2025 - a fabulous community event!
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 …
Metro Minds Champions
27 August 2025
Loreto Kirribilli is celebrating a landmark achievement with our Year 8 STEM team, Luminex , who secured first place in the prestigious Sydney Metro …
From Skimming to Thinking: Rebuilding the Reading Brain
31 July 2025
At Loreto Kirribilli, our school-wide focus on literacy has prompted us to re-examine how we create space for ‘active reading’ in classrooms and across …
'Being faithful to grace' comes to Loreto Kirribilli
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 …
Principal launches Strategic Vision 2025-28
15 March 2025
In setting the direction for Loreto Kirribilli over the next four years, we are very excited to share with our community the new Strategic …
Friendship celebrated at Class of 2024 Dux Assembly
06 February 2025
We were delighted to welcome back our Class of 2024 to celebrate their outstanding HSC results. Our Dux of 2024, Sarah, who achieved an …
LK Connect Women In Tech
21 November 2024
In November, LK Connect, Women in Tech at Amazon Australia was another night of inspiration.
Inaugural International Coalition of Girls' Schools Event
15 June 2024
We welcomed principals, leaders and teachers from girls' schools around Sydney for the inaugural International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS) Sydney event. Dr Archard …
Future-thinking vision wins Loreto Kirribilli an Excellence Award
14 May 2024
Loreto Kirribilli has been recognised with an Excellence Award in the 2024 Australian Education Awards, in the category of Innovation in Learning Environment Design. …
Mary Ward Connect 2024
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 …
Fathers and Daughters Celebrate a Special Bond
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 …
International Women's Day 2024
08 March 2024
Our School Captain and Vice Captain accompanied Principal Dr Nicole Archard to an International Women's Day breakfast hosted by the Catholic Schools NSW. Keynote …
Opening School Mass and Commissioning
12 February 2024
School Board Chair, Ms Sheila McGregor, joined other special guests for our Opening School Mass and Commissioning of our new Principal, Dr Nicole Archard. …
Loreto Kirribilli welcomes new Principal
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 …
Loreto Kirribilli top-performing Catholic Girls’ School in 2023 HSC
19 December 2023
Our Class of 2023 achieved outstanding results in the NSW Higher School Certificate, making Loreto Kirribilli the top-performing Catholic Girls’ School in New South …
Year 11 students crowned 2023 Mock Trial Champions
11 December 2023
Loreto Kirribilli’s Year 11 Mock Trial team was judged winner of the NSW Law Society’s annual competition. The Mock Trial competition comprises of 144 …
Loreto Kirribilli farewells Mrs Anna Dickinson
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 …
Supporting our nearest neighbour
01 June 2023
Timor Leste – one of Australia’s nearest neighbours – has seen centuries of educational neglect. When the Portuguese left in the mid-1970s, the literacy …
Students encounter sister schools with Mary Ward Connect
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, …
International Women's Day
08 March 2023
Our school community celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) with guest speakers at breakfast forums at the school and in the city. We welcomed students …
Outstanding Results for our Class of 2022
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 …
Spiritus Blessing and Opening
09 December 2022
On 2 December 2022 Loreto Kirribilli’s new centre for innovation, Spiritus, was blessed by Bishop Terence Brady and Sr. Wendy Hildebrand ibvm and officially …
Transdisciplinary Learning Staff Development Day
30 November 2022
"Learning to love the problem as much as the solution" is the message from Emeritus Professor Louise McWhinnie, inaugural Dean of the new Faculty …
Physics student selected to represent Australia in International Science Olympiad
21 June 2022
Year 12 student, Lydia, has been selected to represent Australia in the UNESCO-sanctioned International Science Olympiads. Lydia will be representing Australia in Physics, one …
Laudato Si' Week
01 June 2022
In his second encyclical Laudato Si’ - On care for our common home , Pope Francis calls for urgent action to protect our beautiful …
Year 12 Student represents Australia in Physics
23 May 2022
Year 12 student, Lydia, has been selected as one of only eight students nationwide to represent Australia in the 2022 Asian Physics Olympiad. Lydia …
LK Connect Women in Finance
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 …
May Day 2022
04 May 2022
It is a Loreto Kirribilli tradition to honour Mary, Mother of God, during the month of May. Mother Gonzaga Barry wrote about this tradition …
Spirit Magazine April 2022
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 …
LK Connect Communications Industry Event
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 …
Innovation Centre Naming Announcement
25 March 2022
Mrs Anna Dickinson was delighted to announce the official name for our new building, referred to as the Innovation Centre until now, during a …
Loreto Kirribilli and Australian Catholic University co-host Social Media Forum
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 …
Ex-student awarded University of Sydney Medal for Outstanding Achievement
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 …
Outstanding HSC results for our Class of 2021
20 January 2022
On Thursday 20th January, the 2021 NSW Higher School Certificate results were released to students and parents. Our Class of 2021 achieved outstanding results …
Year 11 student tops the State in Higher School Certificate
19 January 2022
Year 11 Maths accelerant student, Lydia, has achieved equal First in Course in Mathematics Advanced in the 2021 Higher School Certificate. The awards, announced …
Spirit Magazine December 2021
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 …
2021 End of Year Awards Ceremony
08 December 2021
Sustainability was the theme of this year’s Loreto Kirribilli 2021 Awards Ceremony, with special guest speaker Ann Austin (’85), Head of Sustainability for Lendlease …
Companions in Learning program with St Aloysius’ College
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 …
