Welcome to Holy Family G.N.S. We have 288 pupils on roll in our school at present. There are 12 classroom teachers, 1 learning support teacher, 2 full time resource teachers.  We also have 2 R.T.T teachers. (Resource teachers for travellers) We have 2 English Language teachers for non-national pupils and 2 Special Needs Teachers.   German is taught to 5^th and 6^th classes as part of a pilot scheme. Mrs.Regan is our school principal and we have a full time secretary and caretaker and a part-time childcare worker.

 HISTORY OF HOLY FAMILY G.N.S

The Sisters of Mercy arrived in Carlow in 1837. In 1839, this school was founded and opened at St. Leo’s on the Dublin Road. In 1962 it was resisted at St. Catherines on St. Joseph’s Road and in 1976 transferred to its present location in Askea. A plaque was unveiled in the school by Sr. Helena O’ Donoghue, Provincial leader of the Sisters of Mercy on September 26^th 1997 to mark 21 years in Askea.

The proof of love is deed. C. McAuley.

 VISION STATEMENT

Informed and influenced by the teaching and example of Jesus Christ and inspired by the vision of Catherine McAuley, Holy Family Girls’ School aims to create a wholesome environment where everyone feels safe and happy, while endeavouring to reach full potential; a place where we co-operate to give life and meaning to the words of our school anthem.

"Where every heart is equal and every heart is free,