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
Loreto Kirribilli students of Italian embarked on a magical cultural tour of Italy, immersing themselves in the sights, sounds and traditions of Italy, deepening …

15 September 2026
Years 10 and 11 Science students had the extraordinary opportunity to spend a day at Sydney Adventist Hospital as part of A Day in …

27 August 2026
We were delighted to welcome a stellar cast of keynote ex-student speakers to our 2026 Entrepreneurs' Day, a chance for Year 9 students to …

27 August 2026
LK Connect events continue to go from strength to strength. Thank you to PwC for hosting LK Connect, Women in Consulting & Finance for …

28 May 2026
Congratulations to our champion goalkeeper Annabelle, just back from representing the Junior Matildas (u17) at the Asian Cup in Suzhou, China.

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
To launch our learning partnership with Taronga Conservation Society, students, parents, staff, and board members joined members of the Education unit at Taronga Zoo …

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 …

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 …

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 …

12 November 2025
Congratulations to Year 10 students Mimey and Eliza, who won the Grand Final of the 2025 Future Anything National competition.

07 November 2025
For our third consecutive year, Amazon hosted LK Connect, Women in Tech, with a lively discussion about the ever-changing world of tech and the …

20 October 2025
Congratulations to star Footballer Annabelle in Year 10, who is playing with the Junior Matildas in her preferred position as goalkeeper. The Junior Matildas …

10 October 2025
A group of Years 10 and 11 students, and accompanying staff, took in stunning landforms, scientific research, and technological innovation - from advances in …

18 September 2025
It was a truly wonderful evening at the annual Clancy Art Prize Awards, celebrating the achievements of our young Loreto Kirribilli artists.

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 …

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 …

22 August 2025
More and more young women are choosing a career in Law, and our most recent LK Connect event, Women in the Legal Profession, hosted …

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.

02 July 2025
Immersion is a learning experience where Indigenous knowledge is understood, not through a glass window or on a school stage, but first-hand by being …

23 April 2025
The 2025 Public Speaking program has commenced with a flurry of activity and excitement. Loreto Kirribilli has entered five major competitions, with students competing …

25 March 2025
Laughter, creativity, and quick thinking took centre stage at this year’s Theatresports Grand Final, where eight incredible teams from Years 9 to 12 battled …

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 …

31 January 2025
Our recent journey to Nepal was an immersive experience that blended natural beauty, cultural discovery, and community engagement. When we caught our first glimpse …

26 November 2024
Congratulations to Loreto Kirribilli’s young scientists who are among the award winners at this year’s New South Wales Teachers’ Association Young Scientist Awards.

20 November 2024
This year we launched SEED, a collaborative learning project, in partnership with the Taronga Conservation Society and Future Anything. We are thrilled to share …

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 …

18 September 2024
Thank you to Multiplex for the Jump Start initiative, a program designed to educate and inspire young women to consider a career in the …

26 June 2024
We were delighted to welcome Jens Bergensten, one of the original creators of Minecraft, with educators from Microsoft AUS/NZ and Taronga Conservation Society, for …

12 March 2024
As a school, Loreto Kirribilli is committed to environmental sustainability, inspiring our community to care for our common home by being mindful and informed …

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 …

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. …

09 February 2024
Our Dux Celebration Assembly acknowledges not only the excellent HSC results that our 2023 graduates achieved, but also honours their contribution to Loreto Kirribilli …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

02 October 2023
Congratulations to Year 12 student Emma, whose HSC Science Extension major project was featured in a recent issue of the Sydney Morning Herald. Emma’s …

01 September 2023
Year 9 STEM class visited the Satellite Earth Station in Belrose, Australia's biggest earth station. Students are learning about cybersecurity and developing their understanding …

01 September 2023
Three Year 12 students, Amy, Veronica and Sophia, are studying Engineering at UTS for their HSC. Veronica explains, “The Wanago program at UTS for …

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 …

07 July 2023
The Verity Immersion trip to East Arnhem land gives students and staff the opportunity to experience Indigenous culture and teachings first hand. At a …

22 June 2023
At Loreto Kirribilli there are some student leaders who are making strides in an area they feel passionate about: environmental sustainability. The school has …

10 May 2023
Our traditional May Day celebrations began with the whole school procession of flowers to honour Mary, Mother of God, followed by a musical Liturgy …

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, …

14 April 2023
Loreto Kirribilli has recently added a 100-hour Philosophy course to our Year 9 elective offering. The course is designed to give the students a …

30 March 2023
It has been a hectic but very focused start to the year for our public speakers with two major competitions this term. More than …

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 …

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 …

24 August 2022
In 2022 we have hosted a number of keynote speakers to inform and inspire our girls during our new Social Awareness Live@Lunch sessions. Dr …

19 August 2022
Mr Mathew Clausen has had a long and distinguished career as a Drama educator and author. In more than 25 years of dramatic endeavour …

25 July 2022
The Immersion experience to East Arnhem Land in the first week of the July school holidays was more than just an adventure to an …

20 July 2022
Rachel Noonan, our Senior School Coordinator of STEM and teacher of Technical and Applied Studies (TAS) is passionate about the importance of STEM subjects …

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 …

20 June 2022
Our Senior School Mathematics Coordinator Ms Rebekah Johnson’s vision for Mathematics at Loreto Kirribilli is twofold – firstly, to continue to build on the …

20 June 2022
Year 11 Chemistry students competed in the Royal Australian Chemical Institute's Titration Competition for schools, an excellent opportunity to develop scientific skills and understanding …

11 June 2022
On Saturday 11 June 2022, the Queen's Birthday Parade was conducted at Government House, celebrating the 96th birthday of Her Majesty in the year …

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 …

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 …

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 …

26 April 2022
Over the Easter holidays, Year 12 student Imogen was selected from students across New South Wales to participate in the Autumn School of Engineering …

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 …

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 …

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 …