Established in Sydney in 1892, Loreto Kirribilli is an independent, Catholic school providing a quality education for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12, administered by a school council and the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loreto Sisters). The school is committed to the happy, balanced development of each girl in an environment where Christian values are appreciated, practised and taught. Loreto Kirribilli is academically non-selective but has a strong academic tradition and consistently performs well in public examinations.
Facilities: Multi-purpose hall, performing arts centre, six science laboratories, ITC rooms (internet access throughout the school and personal email addresses for all students), darkroom, smartboards, auditorium, gymnasium, weights room, chapel, tennis courts, recreation areas.
Electives Years 7 to 10: Commerce, Geography, History, French, Italian, Design and Technology, Food Technology, Drama, Music, Photography & Digital Media, Visual Arts.
Electives Years 11 and 12: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Design and Technology, Food Technology, Ancient History, Modern History, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, Legal Studies, PD/H/PE, Studies of Religion, French Continuers, Italian Continuers, Drama, Visual Arts, Photography, Video and Digital Imaging, Music and Hospitality (VET).
Religious Education is compulsory in all years.
Sport: Athletics, basketball, cricket, cross-country, equestrian, hockey, netball, rowing, snow skiing, soccer, softball, swimming, tae kwon do, tennis, touch football, volleyball.
Extracurricular activities: Drawing and photography clubs, chamber strings, choir, concert and stage bands, flute ensemble, Junior and Senior School orchestras, private music lessons, speech and drama classes, debating, public speaking, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, Streamwatch, community service, Vinnies youth group, the Benenson Society, Mock Trial, Tournament of Minds, Future Problem Solving Program, Da Vinci Decathlon and work experience.
Welfare and personal development: The school aims to educate beyond stereotypes. Through a carefully structured personal development program, the girls are encouraged to discover and build on their natural gifts, to assume responsibility for leadership and action, and to grow into informed, confident, spiritually mature women. A full-time school counsellor is available. The Loreto Vision Program aims to challenge and extend gifted and talented students, fostering a love of learning and a desire for excellence with differentiated and appropriate learning outcome for individuals. The Academic Support Department caters for students with mild intellectual difficulties.