Reopening ceremony at school No. 1-367 in El Chacay, Mendoza, after Ford’s donation.
Between 1968 and 1982, Ford Argentina was built 41 rural and border schools In our country. And since 2003 it has been in the stage of remodeling and updating them. The last to receive this refurbishment was school No. 1-367 in El Chacay, in Mendoza.
Located in a rural area 15 kilometers from the city of Malargüe, the establishment was attended by over 80 men initial and basic levels. The area also acts as a dining room, offering breakfast, lunch and snacks daily.
The project to renovate the educational facilities is part of the “Education for a New Tomorrow” program conducted by the automaker and its network of dealers for nearly 20 years and already 29 school reform throughout Argentina.
José Thomas, General Director of Mendoza Schools, with Martín Galdeano, President of Ford Argentina.
The purpose of the labor plan is to advance the revitalization of the 41 schools built and donated by Ford in the past. The idea came along with updating two more establishments for the rest of the year
Wind, fire and snow
El Chacay school was officially inaugurated in 1938, when it was more of a small building attended by 9 students from the area and where Classes are held from September to May. to avoid winter.
This region, located at the foot of the Andes mountain range, is characterized by constantly being hit by strong winds and, in winter, abundant snow falls with temperatures below zero.
Former soccer player Jorge Burruchaga was invited to give a statement about the importance of teamwork.
During its existence, the school experienced several disasters related to these phenomena, as it had roofs that exploded and even a fire almost completely destroyed it.
Ford’s first intervention took place in 1973, when a new school opened. And now the time has come for remodeling that has brought a necessary solution to an everyday problem.
El Chacay school now has a multipurpose room of 450 m2 completely new, built on the former school grounds and discovered.
It is a space where students and teachers can conduct educational and recreational activities throughout the school year in comfort and safety, regardless of weather conditions, especially during the winter.
With the reopening of the school, the boys had a day full of activities and games.
The project also considered fencing works and works of modernization of the heating system, in electrical installations and lighting. In addition, a variety of species have been planted to accompany the natural setting of the area.
For the reopening, a special event was developed where a day with recreational activities and games for children was designed. It was also attended by former soccer player Jorge Burruchaga, the goal scorer who gave the Argentine soccer team its last world championship, in 1986, who gave a speech to students about the importance of teamwork.
Previously there was a more formal part in which education authorities from the province of Mendoza and the establishment and the president of Ford Argentina, Martin Galdeano, participated.
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