PAREF Woodrose School
Encyclopedia
PAREF Woodrose School, also known as Woodrose, is a private school for girls in Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City
, Metro Manila
, Philippines
. It is not owned or under Opus Dei
, despite belief, but the founders of PAREF were Opus Dei members. It is accredited by the Philippine Department of Education
. It is composed of an elementary school and a high school. Its executive director is Delia Udani. Its motto is "Duc Ad Veritatem", Latin for "Leads Towards the Truth".
It is one of the few remaining schools with seven years of elementary education as opposed to six years, which is the norm in Philippine schools. The medium for instruction is English for all subjects except Filipino. Other subjects include Religion, Language (English Grammar/Composition), Reading (Literature), Geography/Social Studies/History, Mathematics, Science, Music, Physical Education, Art, and (Christian) Philosophy.
All the students are placed into teams during their first school year at Woodrose: Red Conquerors, Blue Phoenixes, Green Grifins, Gold Lions. Students are not allowed to choose their teams. Changing of teams are tolerated, though the possible transferee must have a family member in the new team, as well as submit a petition.
These teams are led by their captains, a senior or fourth-year student, and their respective co-captain, a junior or third-year student. Captains are chosen by popularity during her sophomore year by her batch mates of the same team, though the nominated one may be denied as captain, depending on her academic standing (the winner must be at least a White awardee). Following the voting is the handing over of the cap and whistle. The cap is passed from the previous captain to the co-captain, who will become the next captain come the following school year. The whistle is then passed on from the co-captain to the nominated sophomore, who will be the next co-captain come the following school year. A co-captain may not be captain the following year due to low grades (the next highest-voted nominee would take her place).
The games played include Kickball, Softball, Volleyball, Handball, Table Tennis, Tug of War and relays (which are played per level). A cheer-dancing parade is held beforehand wherein all the teams dance and cheer to the music mix made by the Captain and Co-captain of each team. Usually, two days are allotted for Opening Day parade practices, and three days for Closing Day or Family Day.
In the Grade School, the program aims to introduce the students to the possibility of interacting with the less fortunate and thus foster in them love for the poor at a young age.
The Outreach Program in the High School aims to inculcate in the students civic responsibility by providing them opportunities to deal and interact with people who have needs e.g. shelter, care, education. The students are also encouraged to participate voluntarily in socio-civic organizations that can be found in their own communities.
The Outreach Program includes the annual medical-dental mission organized by Woodrose alumnae for a poor community in need of free medical consultations, dental services, and medicines. This activity aims to give the alumni an opportunity to continue their efforts to reach out to the less fortunate.
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Muntinlupa City
The City of Muntinlupa is the southernmost city in Philippine National Capital Region. It is bordered on the north by Taguig City; to the northwest by Parañaque City; by Las Piñas City to the west; to the southwest by the city of Bacoor, Cavite; by the city of San Pedro, Laguna; and by Laguna de...
, Metro Manila
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It is not owned or under Opus Dei
Opus Dei
Opus Dei, formally known as The Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei , is an organization of the Catholic Church that teaches that everyone is called to holiness and that ordinary life is a path to sanctity. The majority of its membership are lay people, with secular priests under the...
, despite belief, but the founders of PAREF were Opus Dei members. It is accredited by the Philippine Department of Education
Department of Education (Philippines)
The Department of Education , is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the management and governing of the Philippine system of basic education. It is the chief formulator of Philippine educational policy and is responsible for the Philippine primary and secondary...
. It is composed of an elementary school and a high school. Its executive director is Delia Udani. Its motto is "Duc Ad Veritatem", Latin for "Leads Towards the Truth".
Co-curricular view
Woodrose is known for its competitive academic environment and social conservatism (prospective students must present their parents' marriage certificate in order to gain admission). Students and alumni have been recipients of Zonta International awards, Alaska Cup soccer competitions, Metro Manila Debate Awards, and National Speaking and Debate awards.It is one of the few remaining schools with seven years of elementary education as opposed to six years, which is the norm in Philippine schools. The medium for instruction is English for all subjects except Filipino. Other subjects include Religion, Language (English Grammar/Composition), Reading (Literature), Geography/Social Studies/History, Mathematics, Science, Music, Physical Education, Art, and (Christian) Philosophy.
Intramural Games
Intramurals (Intrams) are held annually, opening in either late September or early October, and closing at either late January or early February of the following year. In the months in between, Intrams Games are held in the once or twice a month in the afternoon.All the students are placed into teams during their first school year at Woodrose: Red Conquerors, Blue Phoenixes, Green Grifins, Gold Lions. Students are not allowed to choose their teams. Changing of teams are tolerated, though the possible transferee must have a family member in the new team, as well as submit a petition.
These teams are led by their captains, a senior or fourth-year student, and their respective co-captain, a junior or third-year student. Captains are chosen by popularity during her sophomore year by her batch mates of the same team, though the nominated one may be denied as captain, depending on her academic standing (the winner must be at least a White awardee). Following the voting is the handing over of the cap and whistle. The cap is passed from the previous captain to the co-captain, who will become the next captain come the following school year. The whistle is then passed on from the co-captain to the nominated sophomore, who will be the next co-captain come the following school year. A co-captain may not be captain the following year due to low grades (the next highest-voted nominee would take her place).
The games played include Kickball, Softball, Volleyball, Handball, Table Tennis, Tug of War and relays (which are played per level). A cheer-dancing parade is held beforehand wherein all the teams dance and cheer to the music mix made by the Captain and Co-captain of each team. Usually, two days are allotted for Opening Day parade practices, and three days for Closing Day or Family Day.
Outreach program
The Woodrose Outreach Program is offered to Grades 1 to Year IV students.In the Grade School, the program aims to introduce the students to the possibility of interacting with the less fortunate and thus foster in them love for the poor at a young age.
The Outreach Program in the High School aims to inculcate in the students civic responsibility by providing them opportunities to deal and interact with people who have needs e.g. shelter, care, education. The students are also encouraged to participate voluntarily in socio-civic organizations that can be found in their own communities.
The Outreach Program includes the annual medical-dental mission organized by Woodrose alumnae for a poor community in need of free medical consultations, dental services, and medicines. This activity aims to give the alumni an opportunity to continue their efforts to reach out to the less fortunate.
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