SHAPING THE Future

AS PRINCIPAL OF LORETO KIRRIBILLI, AN INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, ANNA DICKINSON DRIVES A FUTURE-FOCUSED AGENDA OF PERSONAL ENRICHMENT.

- STEVE CROWE

NAME:

Anna Dickinson

COMPANY:

Loreto Kirribilli

POSITION:

Principal

LOCATION:

Sydney, Australia

The 22nd century is closer than you think. Anna Dickinson, Principal of Loreto Kirribilli, is acutely aware that some of her students in kindergarten will be living in the next century. Loreto, under her leadership, instills in them the capacity to flourish in a world that will undoubtedly be vastly different to the one we know now.

“As a school community, you think about that,” she says. “If these children are going to live in the 22nd century, what skills and capabilities do they need? How do we ensure that they are able to thrive in the world they’re moving into?”

It’s a sobering thought. Loreto’s overriding philosophy is to develop inspiring women who are committed to making a positive impact on the world. “And with a rapidly changing world, it’s more important than ever,” Anna says. “We’re committed to developing young women who are inspired to lead and collaborate with others in that leadership. Our mission underpins the values of our school – justice, sincerity, verity, felicity, and freedom of spirit. We focus every year on a particular value and, this year, it’s the year of felicity.”