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WOODROSE was the very first school established by PAREF, a non-stock, not-for-profit organization of parents who want to be fully involved in providing a Christian education to their children. It started operations at a large, two-storey house located at the corner of 10th and Gilmore Streets in New Manila, Quezon City. When it opened in June of 1977, it had 76 students ranging from Grades 1 to 5. A higher grade level was added each school year until the senior class in high school. The first high school class graduated in 1984.
Woodrose is recognized and approved by
the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) and is presently
undergoing accreditation by the Philippine Accrediting Association
of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU). |
The
school transferred to its present permanent location in 1981, following
the donation to PAREF of a two-hectare lot from Don Jaime Zobel
de Ayala. Over the years, Woodrose gained recognition as one of
the best private schools for girls in the country. Our students
win recognition from other schools and other organizations for their
achievements in oration, debate, essay composition, art, music,
theater and sports. Our graduates have been accepted at local universities
and colleges such as the University of the Philippines, Ateneo de
Manila University, De La Salle University, University of Asia and
the Pacific, University of Santo Tomas and Assumption College. Universities
and colleges abroad have also counted some of our alumna among their
students. A number of our alumnae have shown academic prominence
as well as competence in their chosen professions. Moreover, they
have exercised concern for the social and moral welfare of various
sectors in society through outreach activities and other socially
oriented projects.