Forming Young Women in Character, Confidence, and Christian Ideals

At PAREF Rosehill School for Girls, we believe that education is not just about academics—it is about forming the whole person. That’s why the mentoring system is a cornerstone of our approach, and a defining hallmark of a PAREF education.

Each student is assigned a mentor—a carefully chosen member of the school staff who guides her personal, academic, and spiritual growth. Mentoring takes place through regular one-on-one conversations where the mentor listens, encourages, and helps the student reflect on her choices, relationships, goals, and habits.

The mentor also partners closely with parents, ensuring a strong home-school collaboration that supports the child’s formation from both ends. This unity of goals between school and family strengthens a child’s self-understanding, confidence, and ability to make good decisions.

Mentors Who Lead by Example

At Rosehill, mentoring is never just about checking in. It’s about accompaniment with purpose.

Our mentors are trained not only in educational methods—but also in formation of character and faith. They themselves undergo continuous personal formation so that they can model the very virtues they seek to cultivate: integrity, responsibility, joy, perseverance, and love for the truth.

With dedication and warmth, they strive to know each student deeply—not just her academic strengths, but her temperament, talents, and growth areas. Mentors walk alongside their mentees as older friends, providing steady support in the midst of today’s often noisy and pressured world. Many parents find that their daughter’s mentor becomes an ally for the whole family—someone who sees and supports the child in ways that complement the work done at home.

“Try to be a teacher. Try to be a friend. Try to be someone who helps, by giving a Christian tone to all things.”
— St. Josemaría Escrivá, Furrow, no. 727

A Formation That Bears Fruit

Mentoring has long been part of the PAREF system—but it is also affirmed by modern research. According to a national study by MENTOR.org:

• Students with mentors are more likely to do well in school, avoid risky behaviors, and pursue higher education
• They are more resilient, more likely to volunteer, and more equipped to make thoughtful life choices
• Most importantly, they feel seen and supported

At PAREF Rosehill, mentoring helps each girl understand who she is, who she is becoming, and how she can live a meaningful, purpose-driven life. Grounded in Christian ideals, strengthened by family partnership, and nurtured with joy and hope, mentoring is one of the ways Rosehill helps girls bloom in excellence and integrity—for life.