VISION AND MISSION:
Introduction:
Holy Family National School, Newport, Co. Mayo is a Catholic school under the patronage of the Archbishop of Tuam, Most Rev. Dr. Michael Neary.

Ethos of Holy Family N.S:
The ethos of Holy Family N.S., where the ethos is of a Christian Catholic school, religious instruction, in accordance with the doctrine and tradition of the Catholic Church, is part of the education given to children who belong to that Church.
The pupils are prepared for the reception of the sacraments of First Confession, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation, in accordance with arrangements in the diocese.
Prayer is a feature of the school day.
The school aims at promoting the full and harmonious development of all aspects of the pupil, including his/ her relationship with God, with other people and with the environment.
The Principal and teaching staff aim at maintaining high professional standards, and creating a safe and happy environment.
A spirit of mutual respect is promoted within the school community. Pupils are drawn by example and teaching to appreciate and respect people of different religious affiliations and of different nationalities.
Close contact is maintained between school and home. Parents/ guardians and teachers support one another and collaborate with one another in leading the children to the fullness of their potential at the different stages.
Ancillary staff in the school are highly esteemed and respected. It is recognised that their work makes a valued contribution to the process of education.School Mission Statement:
The mission of our school, in active partnership with the school community, is to:
1. Recognise the worth of each child.
2. Educate the students in a caring, Christian environment.
3. Promote awareness of our culture and heritage.
4. Contribute to the life of the community. Our School Vision: 
Our vision is to assist each pupil to utilise his/her schooling experience to the highest level possible in order to accomplish his/her potential within the social, academic, religious, creative, and athletic spheres of his/her development. We recognise the primary role of parents as educators, and see our teachers’ role as both complementary and supplementary to that of our parents’. We endeavour, through a broad and flexible curriculum, to meet the needs of all our pupils. We seek to promote a strong sense of school community. As a Catholic school, we share with parents the responsibility of enabling children to grow in their religious faith. We value the involvement of parents, religious, pupils, and teachers in the development of religious education. We aim to assist every pupil so that he/she has the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to live a fulfilling life in a changing society.