In an emotional ceremony held in the Assembly Hall of the Municipality, the Deliberative Council of Concordia paid a heartfelt tribute to 18 schools commemorating 25 years of history. The initiative, promoted by councilwoman Silvina Ovelar, brought together municipal, provincial, and national authorities, directors, teachers, students, and family members to recognize their invaluable work.
The event was presided over by the vice-mayor, Magdalena Reta de Urquiza, the departmental director of Schools, José Luis Ferrari, and the council members Silvina Ovelar and Emmanuel Godoy. The event was also attended by national deputy Nancy Ballejos, Lieutenant Colonel Jorge Andrés Camarino, the Undersecretary of Education and Culture, Carlos Gatto, and council members Verónica Del Boca, Mauricio Rey, Eliana Lagraña, Celeste Fuscado, and Yaiza Pessolani.
Voices celebrating education
During the ceremony, several speakers shared their reflections on the importance of public education.
The director José Luis Ferrari highlighted the effort and struggle of directors and teachers throughout the years. "Only they know everything they have been through," he stated, underscoring that these schools have been key for many of their students to become professionals.
Council member Emmanuel Godoy expressed his satisfaction at reuniting with former teachers and described the event as a true "celebration of Education Day." He emphasized that education is "the fundamental tool to transform society" and urged for continued investment in it.
For her part, councilwoman Silvina Ovelar shared an emotionally charged speech. She acknowledged the challenges that the educational system still faces, such as the lack of its own buildings, but praised the dedication and "love" of the teachers. "There is a process of change and I believe it will arrive, and it is not far off," she declared, in a message of hope.
The vice mayor Magdalena Reta de Urquiza closed the event by describing education as "the public policy par excellence." From his perspective as an economist, he pointed out that it is "the best way to redistribute income," since knowledge is a capital that no one can take away. However, he clarified that public education "is not free," emphasizing the high cost it represents for the State and the importance of valuing this resource.
Honored institutions
At the end of the speeches, the corresponding resolution projects and diplomas were presented to the 18 schools:
The event was presided over by the vice-mayor, Magdalena Reta de Urquiza, the departmental director of Schools, José Luis Ferrari, and the council members Silvina Ovelar and Emmanuel Godoy. The event was also attended by national deputy Nancy Ballejos, Lieutenant Colonel Jorge Andrés Camarino, the Undersecretary of Education and Culture, Carlos Gatto, and council members Verónica Del Boca, Mauricio Rey, Eliana Lagraña, Celeste Fuscado, and Yaiza Pessolani.
Voices celebrating education
During the ceremony, several speakers shared their reflections on the importance of public education.
The director José Luis Ferrari highlighted the effort and struggle of directors and teachers throughout the years. "Only they know everything they have been through," he stated, underscoring that these schools have been key for many of their students to become professionals.
Council member Emmanuel Godoy expressed his satisfaction at reuniting with former teachers and described the event as a true "celebration of Education Day." He emphasized that education is "the fundamental tool to transform society" and urged for continued investment in it.
For her part, councilwoman Silvina Ovelar shared an emotionally charged speech. She acknowledged the challenges that the educational system still faces, such as the lack of its own buildings, but praised the dedication and "love" of the teachers. "There is a process of change and I believe it will arrive, and it is not far off," she declared, in a message of hope.
The vice mayor Magdalena Reta de Urquiza closed the event by describing education as "the public policy par excellence." From his perspective as an economist, he pointed out that it is "the best way to redistribute income," since knowledge is a capital that no one can take away. However, he clarified that public education "is not free," emphasizing the high cost it represents for the State and the importance of valuing this resource.
Honored institutions
At the end of the speeches, the corresponding resolution projects and diplomas were presented to the 18 schools:
- School No. 18 “Vélez Sarsfield”
- School No. 19 “Juana Azurduy”
- School No. 20 “Simón Bolívar”
- School No. 21 “Aurora de Yeruá”
- School No. 22 “Mariano Moreno”
- School No. 23 “República Oriental del Uruguay”
- School No. 24 “Cabildo Abierto”
- School No. 25 “General San Martín”
- School No. 26 “General Manuel Olazábal”
- School No. 27 “Domingo Liotta”
- School No. 30 “María Elena Walsh”
- School No. 31 “Benito Juárez”
- School No. 32 “Osvaldo Magnasco”
- School No. 33 “Justa Gayoso”
- School No. 34 “Carlos Villamil”
- School No. 35 “Cabo Primero Sendrós”
- School No. 36 “Juana Manso”
- School No. 37 “Ernesto Che Guevara”