Escuela 226 Juana de Ibarbourou

A child’s drawing, vibrant and full of life, taped to a classroom window. That’s my first memory of Escuela 226 Juana de Ibarbourou. Escuela 226 Juana de Ibarbourou isn’t just bricks and mortar. It’s a living testament to the power of education and community. This school, nestled in Las Piedras, Uruguay, pulsates with the energy of young minds eager to learn and grow. In 2019, a group of students from Escuela 226 Juana de Ibarbourou visited the Las Piedras Municipal Public Library. The library visit wasn’t just a field trip. It was a bridge connecting the school to the wider community. Many of the students were already library members, highlighting the school’s commitment to fostering a love of reading. The children explored the library, discovering new worlds within the pages of books. They learned about the various services available, expanding their horizons beyond the classroom walls. One student, Antonella, later commented online about how much she enjoyed the visit. She recognized some of her classmates in a photo taken at the library, even naming three of them: Cecilia, Martina, and Agustín Sapetto. This simple act of remembering and connecting demonstrates the close-knit community fostered by Escuela 226 Juana de Ibarbourou. The library visit was a resounding success, a testament to the collaboration between the school, the municipality, and the Dirección General de Cultura. It was a day filled with learning, laughter, and the promise of a brighter future for the students of Escuela 226 Juana de Ibarbourou.