Imagine students from different backgrounds meeting right here. This is Liceo 8 Instrucciones del Año XIII. It is more than just a school. It’s a place of history and community.
Liceo 8 was founded in July 1942. Rodolfo Usera Bermúdez and others established it. Ángel María Luna was one of them. Nelly Labaure helped too. Lidia Nichellie and Nelson Gambogi were also founders. They shaped the future of this institution.
You will find Liceo 8 at Avenida 8 de Octubre 2619. It is in the Tres Cruces neighborhood of Montevideo. This location makes it accessible to many. The school’s influence extends to Centro and Cordón. It also serves La Blanqueada and Unión.
Liceo 8 has a significant number of groups. There are nine groups during the day and evening. The night shift has seven. Approximately 800 students attend the Liceo.
The staff is quite large. The day shift includes 70 teachers. There are 17 staff members in indirect teaching roles. Six people work in non-teaching positions. The night shift has four indirect teaching staff. It also has two non-teaching staff.
Several notable people have passed through Liceo 8. Carlos Cebro is a pianist living in France. Miguel Ángel Siciliano directs the Museum of Natural Sciences. He is also a biology professor. Ángel María Luna’s son became an important journalist and writer. Professor Benjamín Nahum is a historian.
Liceo 8 connects with its community. It works with local institutions and the Gol al Futuro program.
Looking ahead Liceo 8 aims to improve its facilities. They plan to build a multi-functional hall in the schoolyard.
The name “Instrucciones del Año XIII” has deep roots. It refers to instructions from 1813. These instructions defended independence and federalism. They promoted civil and religious freedom.
These instructions were for representatives. They were to attend the General Constituent Assembly. This assembly was in Buenos Aires. Artigas called for a meeting. It was the “Congreso de Tres Cruces”. Representatives were elected. The “Instrucciones del Año XIII” were drafted.
Artigas spoke at the first meeting. It was known as “La oración de Abril”. He recognized the people’s sovereignty. His authority came from them.
The “Instrucciones del Año XIII” had key principles. They included independence and a republic. Federalism was another important concept.
The instructions aimed to preserve equality. They also sought freedom and security. Each province would form its government. This would be in addition to the national government.
The government would divide into three branches. These are the legislative, executive and judicial. These branches would be independent. The national government would handle general affairs. Each province would manage its own affairs.
The territory from Uruguay’s eastern coast to Santa Teresa formed one province. It was called “La Provincia Oriental”. The instructions also addressed ports. Maldonado would be open for trade. Colonia would also be enabled.
Liceo 8 “Instrucciones del Año XIII” embodies these values. It strives to educate minds and hearts. It is a place where history and future meet.