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OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL was born out of love for the poor. It started in school year 1993-1994 when AMAYA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, a nearby public school phased out its pre-school classes. The parents of these pupils were surprised by this change and suddenly found their children "school-less". Since the majority of them belong to lower income group, they cannot afford to send their children to private schools and pay high tuition fees.

Concerned with the displace and eager-to-learn children, Rev. Fr. Ariel M. Lisama, who during that time was preparing for his ordination to the diaconate and Mrs. Veronidia L. De Leon, a De La Salle University professor, volunteered to extend their services to these poor children for free. They housed the children in a big garage which they converted into a classroom; hired a teacher whom they supported by monthly tuition fee paid by the said children (P60.00 for Kinder and P40.00 for Nursery). Test papers and other miscellaneous expenses were shouldered by the volunteer administrators and the civic-minded parents who banded together and agreed to continue the schooling of their children. Religious and health services were extended by volunteer seminarians from Our Lady of the Pillar Seminary and friends of Fr. Ariel Lisama.

After a school year, a two-classroom school building built by the joint efforts of Fr. Ariel and Mrs. De Leon. From then on, the school continuously provides Catholic education to the children in the community and nearby towns. it became a Catholic school owned and operated by the Holy Rosary Educational Foundation, Inc., a non-profit, non-stock corporation. In 1996, it earned the supervision of the De La Salle University-Manila. As a De La Salle supervised school, OLHRS fosters a culture of excellence coupled with strength of character, sincerity in purpose and selflessness in service.  Quality Catholic Education As an institution under the supervision of De La Salle and the spiritual guidance of the Catholic Church, the Rosarian believes "that every pupil is a child of God, baptized with water and the Spirit, with his own unique personality and God-given talents" Hence, every pupil is guided towards fully understanding what a true Catholic is and prepare him to adjust and cope with life situations within the context of his experience. The OLHRS sees it important to maximize the child's potentials by providing meaningful experiences considering his personal interests and unique capabilities. Through this, he will be challenged to look deeper into his intellect- gradually expounding his awareness of immediate community; and will be able to make decisions which will prepare him for the more complex demands of future life.