Holy Family Primary School is situated on the outskirts of Bathurst in rural NSW. The School, which was established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1979, is a co-education, K-6 Catholic Primary School within the Cathedral Parish and the Bathurst Diocese system of schools. Our school is committed to providing a comprehensive Catholic education in a caring, family focused environment. We celebrate Catholic life and have a focus on Gospel values in the daily life of the school community. Our core values include honesty, forgiveness, understanding, care, compassion, trust, respect, integrity, tolerance, acceptance, inclusion and mercy. We value a fair go, giving your best, freedom and responsibility. Holy Family School celebrates its mission through Catholic beliefs. The school recognizes and celebrates God in everyday life. We strive to foster the dignity, self esteem and integrity of each person. The school acknowledges the partnership between home and school as vital in building a vibrant school community and it has a proud tradition of strong parent support. Holy Family School strives for academic success. High achievement is celebrated and the school has a strong teaching priority for English and Mathematics. Provision of well resourced learning environments at the school is another focus. A variety of stimulating extra-curricular activities are offered as part of our commitment to educate the whole child. These include the Life Education Program and a Peer Support Foundation Program, Musica Viva concerts, chess competitions, University of NSW competitions, School Concert Band, Eisteddfod, and a Mighty Minds Muster. Holy Family School participates in a NSW Catholic schools representative sports pathway program in events such as swimming, cross country, athletics, summer and winter sports, local gala days for rugby league, rugby union, AFL and netball. The school values friendly competition, fair play, exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Holy Family students make use of a computer lab via specialist lessons each week..