On this August 8, 2024, the city of Concordia dressed up to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the creation of School No. 42 “General Belgrano”, an educational institution that, since its foundation on August 8, 1874, has been a fundamental pillar in the formation of generations of Concordia residents.
The foundational contract that gave rise to this school, originally named School No. 3 “Cuartel General Belgrano”, was a decision of the municipal government of the time. In its beginnings, the school was a primary, mixed, secular, free, and compulsory school, and today, a century and a half later, it continues to educate with the commitment to do so ethically and aesthetically, in honor of the national hero whose name it bears.
The celebrations for this important anniversary were attended by the mayor Francisco Azcué; the vice-mayor Magdalena Reta de Urquiza; the Undersecretary of Education Carlos Gatto; councilwoman Silvina Ovelar; provincial deputy Carola Laner; the Departmental Director of Schools Julio Barrios; authorities of the Armed Forces and Security Forces; the director of the aforementioned educational establishment Silvia Percara; vice-directors María Teresa Benítez and Vanesa Ferrán; teaching and non-teaching staff, students, and the general public.
Addressing those present, the Mayor highlighted that School No. 42 “is a prestigious institution that is part of our heritage, our identity, and the great history of Concordia,” affirming that “we have a commitment to education, working with our governor Rogelio Frigerio, convinced that it is the most important tool for transformation that we have.”
In that sense, he stated that to achieve the Concordia we all long for, “we must prioritize our children, ensuring they have access to the tools they need to be part of a city that includes us all. Let us continue to bet on education to be a community that moves forward.”
During the protocol ceremony, Declarations of Interest were presented by the Chamber of Deputies of the province of Entre Ríos, delivered by deputy Carola Laner. Likewise, the Honorable Deliberative Council of Concordia, represented by vice-mayor Magdalena Reta de Urquiza and councilwoman Silvina Ovelar, delivered the Declaration of Interest.
One of the most emotional moments of the ceremony was the unveiling of commemorative plaques inside the school building. Mayor Francisco Azcué, accompanied by Undersecretary of Education Carlos Gatto and the school's management team, had the honor of unveiling the plaque on behalf of the Municipality of Concordia. Commemorative plaques were also unveiled by the General Council of Education; the Adult School “Fray Luis Beltrán”; the ESJA No. 42 “Manuel Belgrano” and by former students of the Class of 1966.
Carlos Gatto, Undersecretary of Education of the Municipality of Concordia, highlighted the importance of this event, stating that “celebrating the 150 years of School No. 42 General Belgrano is honoring our history and reaffirming our commitment to quality education for all. This school has been and will continue to be a beacon of knowledge and values for our community, and from the Undersecretary of Education we will continue to support and promote initiatives that strengthen our educational institutions.”
Various municipal areas collaborated in the preparation of this event, carrying out painting work on the school building and setting up the necessary structures for the protocol acts.
The activities culminated with the presentation of the Folkloric Ballet “Sembrando Futuro”, directed by professor Luis Oyarbide, who performed the piece titled “Infancia Feliz”.
With these celebrations, Concordia reaffirms its commitment to education and to the preservation of its historical institutions, recognizing in School No. 42 General Manuel Belgrano a true bulwark of the community.
The foundational contract that gave rise to this school, originally named School No. 3 “Cuartel General Belgrano”, was a decision of the municipal government of the time. In its beginnings, the school was a primary, mixed, secular, free, and compulsory school, and today, a century and a half later, it continues to educate with the commitment to do so ethically and aesthetically, in honor of the national hero whose name it bears.
The celebrations for this important anniversary were attended by the mayor Francisco Azcué; the vice-mayor Magdalena Reta de Urquiza; the Undersecretary of Education Carlos Gatto; councilwoman Silvina Ovelar; provincial deputy Carola Laner; the Departmental Director of Schools Julio Barrios; authorities of the Armed Forces and Security Forces; the director of the aforementioned educational establishment Silvia Percara; vice-directors María Teresa Benítez and Vanesa Ferrán; teaching and non-teaching staff, students, and the general public.
Addressing those present, the Mayor highlighted that School No. 42 “is a prestigious institution that is part of our heritage, our identity, and the great history of Concordia,” affirming that “we have a commitment to education, working with our governor Rogelio Frigerio, convinced that it is the most important tool for transformation that we have.”
In that sense, he stated that to achieve the Concordia we all long for, “we must prioritize our children, ensuring they have access to the tools they need to be part of a city that includes us all. Let us continue to bet on education to be a community that moves forward.”
During the protocol ceremony, Declarations of Interest were presented by the Chamber of Deputies of the province of Entre Ríos, delivered by deputy Carola Laner. Likewise, the Honorable Deliberative Council of Concordia, represented by vice-mayor Magdalena Reta de Urquiza and councilwoman Silvina Ovelar, delivered the Declaration of Interest.
One of the most emotional moments of the ceremony was the unveiling of commemorative plaques inside the school building. Mayor Francisco Azcué, accompanied by Undersecretary of Education Carlos Gatto and the school's management team, had the honor of unveiling the plaque on behalf of the Municipality of Concordia. Commemorative plaques were also unveiled by the General Council of Education; the Adult School “Fray Luis Beltrán”; the ESJA No. 42 “Manuel Belgrano” and by former students of the Class of 1966.
Carlos Gatto, Undersecretary of Education of the Municipality of Concordia, highlighted the importance of this event, stating that “celebrating the 150 years of School No. 42 General Belgrano is honoring our history and reaffirming our commitment to quality education for all. This school has been and will continue to be a beacon of knowledge and values for our community, and from the Undersecretary of Education we will continue to support and promote initiatives that strengthen our educational institutions.”
Various municipal areas collaborated in the preparation of this event, carrying out painting work on the school building and setting up the necessary structures for the protocol acts.
The activities culminated with the presentation of the Folkloric Ballet “Sembrando Futuro”, directed by professor Luis Oyarbide, who performed the piece titled “Infancia Feliz”.
With these celebrations, Concordia reaffirms its commitment to education and to the preservation of its historical institutions, recognizing in School No. 42 General Manuel Belgrano a true bulwark of the community.