“Imagine shaping young minds for over a century”. That’s precisely what the Colegio Santo Domingo has been doing. Founded in 1915 this Argentinian educational institution has a rich history. It started as the Escuela Nicolás Avellaneda. The name honored a former President. Sisters Rosa Agusti Rosa Girones Luisa Domingo Ángeles Butiñá and Josefa Sellarés established it.
Initially the school admitted both boys and girls at the primary level. However it later transitioned to a girls-only school. In 1937 the name changed to Colegio Santo Domingo. This change honored Domingo de Guzmán. The original name was already in use by a national school in Buenos Aires. The secondary level was introduced in 1943. The first class graduated in 1948.
The Colegio Santo Domingo is linked to the Order of Preachers. This order was founded in 1216 by Santo Domingo de Guzmán. The school emphasizes Catholic values. Students can prepare for their First Communion and Confirmation. Weekly masses are available. While catechesis is mandatory participation in religious activities remains optional.
Located in Ramos Mejía the Colegio Santo Domingo has two main sites. There is the central school building and a sports field. The school attracts students from a wide area including Ramos Mejía Haedo Morón Villa Sarmiento and Ciudadela.
In 1966 a new government brought educational reforms. A teaching certification became mandatory. Before this secondary graduates could teach. The Colegio Santo Domingo started its teaching program in 1971.
The school began admitting boys again in the 1980s becoming a mixed-gender institution. In 1995 a sports field opened in Parque Leloir. The Colegio Santo Domingo adapted to national educational reforms. It divided its Polimodal section into Humanities and Social Sciences and Economics and Organizational Management. This change aimed to create a more open and diverse school environment.
The central school building has three floors and an intermediate level. Its main entrance is on Álvarez Jonte Street. Inside you’ll find the reception the library and staff rooms. Patios lead to primary classrooms. A multi-purpose gym is accessible from the second patio or General Ricchieri Street. The kindergarten has access to a garden.
The second floor houses secondary classrooms a laboratory and dining rooms. Two cloisters connect these sections. A path marks the school chapel. Here various Catholic events are celebrated. The upper secondary classrooms are in the second section. A staircase leads to the theater.
Two computer rooms and an English room are located on the intermediate level. The top floor is home to the sisters’ residence. The Colegio Santo Domingo sports field features fields a mini-volleyball court and a swimming pool. There is also a playground. Students use it during physical education classes. Sports include athletics football handball hockey softball and volleyball.
The Colegio Santo Domingo maintains Catholic traditions. Yet it welcomes students of all faiths. It promotes diversity in nationality culture and ideology. The school holds a day of coexistence. Students participate in recreational activities to improve relationships. Two annual masses celebrate Father Coll’s birthday and Santo Domingo’s death.
The school also simulates a United Nations meeting. Each student represents a country and defends its political positions. The Colegio Santo Domingo celebrated its centennial in 2015. It continues to evolve. It provides quality education rooted in faith and tradition.