Loreto Kirribilli Sets Sail

21 October 2026

Term 4 saw the launch of the Loreto Kirribilli Sailing Program, with the girls embracing this exciting new opportunity, enjoying their time on the …

Cultural Tour of Italy

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 …

Loreto Federation 2026

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. …

A Day in the Life of a Robotic Heart Surgeon

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 …

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, …

Year 11 student qualifies for World Cup

28 May 2026

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

Midnight: The Cinderella Musical

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, …

Junior School teacher named Excellence Awardee

12 May 2026

Congratulations to Loreto Kirribilli Junior School teacher, Ms Kate Archer, who has been named an Excellence Awardee for Primary School Teacher of the Year …

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 …

St Joseph Building Upgrade

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 …

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 …

Australia Day Honours run in the family

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 …

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. …

Future Anything Grand Final Winners

12 November 2025

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

The tech industry needs more women!

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 …

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 …

Year 10 Footballer Annabelle goalkeeps for the Junior Matildas in Asian Cup Qualifiers

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 …

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 …

STEM Tour USA

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 …

Students awarded at Clancy Art Prize

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.

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 …

Speaking up in the 'Bear Pit'

25 August 2025

We proudly congratulate our Junior School orators Amelia (Year 6) and Madeline (Year 4) for representing our the school in the Bear Pit Public …

Ex-student entrepreneurs share their wisdom

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 …

Careers in the Legal Profession

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 …

Junior School prove they can be Sheroes!

14 August 2025

Our Junior School students took to the stage in a dazzling and heartfelt music concert, We Can Be Sheroes , a tribute to strong, …

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 …

Women Shaping the Future of Media

14 June 2025

Our ex-students continue to inspire our current students, as showcased at our recent LK Connect event, Women Shaping the Future of Media , hosted …

'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 …

Loreto Kirribilli in the News

29 April 2025

Loreto Kirribilli's Director of Innovation, Dr Jonathon Mascorella, was featured in a Good Weekend Education Special about the benefits of AI inside and outside …

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 …

LK Connect showcases women in advertising

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 …

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 …

A Nepalese Adventure to Remember

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 …

Young Scientist Award winners

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.

Seed, a collaborative learning project

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 …

Young Changemakers changing the world

08 November 2024

The young students of Year 6 at Loreto Kirribilli stood proudly in front of their digital displays, talking excitedly to parents, friends, staff, and …

Multiplex Jump Start Program

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 …

LK Connect: Women in the Legal Profession

22 August 2024

LK Connect Women in the Legal Profession, generously hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills and instigated by Loreto Kirribilli Board member and parent, Tony Damian, …

A magical Junior School Concert!

02 August 2024

The 2024 Junior School Music Concert was an evening filled with magical moments! Well done to our talented students whose performances left the audience …

Eco Detectives MINECRAFT Game Launch

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 …

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 …

LK Connect 'Women in Property'

04 June 2024

LK Connect Women in Property Our most recent event, LK Connect ‘Women in Property’ hosted by Charter Hall was a night of networking, engagement, …

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. …

May Day continues a cherished tradition

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 …

Year 12 Footballer playing for Australia

11 April 2024

Congratulations to star footballer Maddie (Year 12) who debuted for the U20 Young Matildas at the AFC Asian Cup earlier this year, held in …

Empowering Young Female Creators

10 April 2024

Our most recent LK Connect event, Women in Brand - Empowering Young Female Creators hosted by LANDOR, was an opportunity to showcase the diversity …

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 …

2024 Schoolgirl Head of the River

04 March 2024

Loreto Kirribilli once again showcased its prowess and commitment to excellence at the 2024 Schoolgirl Head of the River. As oars sliced through the …

Class of 2023 Dux Assembly

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 …

Olympic Fever!

01 February 2024

The entire Loreto Kirribilli community was buzzing with excitement this week as ex-student Tara Rigney (’17) rowed for Australia at the Tokyo Olympic Games. …

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 launches new Bursary program

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 …

Ex-student appointed Captain of Boats

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 …

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 …

Physics student researches quantum cryptography with Macquarie University

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 …

Verity Immersion to East Arnhem Land - a spiritual experience

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 …

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, …

Canice's Kitchen Coffee and Tea Drive

06 April 2023

Thank you to the Loreto Kirribilli community who have generously donated to our Canice’s Kitchen Donation Drive, helping to provide tea, coffee and comfort …

LK Connect: Wildlife and the Environment

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 …

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 …

North Sydney Council Community Awards

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" …

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 …

Loreto Kirribilli Cadets in Royal Guard for Queen’s Jubilee

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ex-student awarded AM in Australia Day Honours

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 …

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 …

2021 Mock Trial Grand Final Winners

13 December 2021

Congratulations to our talented Mock Trial team who are 2021 Grand Final Champions, and to team member Lydia who was awarded the coveted Student …

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 …

Mission Day raises funds for Mary Ward International

05 November 2021

Our annual Mission Day is the Junior School's major fundraiser for Mary Ward International. Every year the Junior School holds a Mission Day, a …

Mission Day raises funds for Mary Ward International

05 November 2021