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.

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, …

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

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

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

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

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 …

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

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 …

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

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

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 …

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

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

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 …

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

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

Loreto Kirribilli warmly celebrates the induction of Mother Mary Gonzaga Barry ibvm into the 2025 Victorian Honour Roll of Women, recognised in the Trailblazer …

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

Loreto Kirribilli is celebrating a landmark achievement with our Year 8 STEM team, Luminex , who secured first place in the prestigious Sydney Metro …

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

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 …

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

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

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 …

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

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

In setting the direction for Loreto Kirribilli over the next four years, we are very excited to share with our community the new Strategic …

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 …

We were delighted to welcome back our Class of 2024 to celebrate their outstanding HSC results. Our Dux of 2024, Sarah, who achieved an …

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

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.

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

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

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, generously hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills and instigated by Loreto Kirribilli Board member and parent, Tony Damian, …

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

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 …

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

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

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

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

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 …

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

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

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. …

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

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Timor Leste – one of Australia’s nearest neighbours – has seen centuries of educational neglect. When the Portuguese left in the mid-1970s, the literacy …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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" …

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

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 …

"Learning to love the problem as much as the solution" is the message from Emeritus Professor Louise McWhinnie, inaugural Dean of the new Faculty …

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 …

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 …

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, 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, hosted at Challenger's corporate headquarters in Sydney, was an inspiring insight into the world of finance. Hosted by ex-student …

It is a Loreto Kirribilli tradition to honour Mary, Mother of God, during the month of May. Mother Gonzaga Barry wrote about this tradition …

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 …

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

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 …

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 Maths accelerant student, Lydia, has achieved equal First in Course in Mathematics Advanced in the 2021 Higher School Certificate. The awards, announced …

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

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 …