They inaugurate the rural nursery classroom in Camarles at the Lligallo del Gànguil School

The Lligallo del Gànguil School in Camarles has inaugurated a new classroom for the rural nursery that expands the early childhood educational offer in rural areas. This action responds to the real needs of the municipality’s families and promotes cohesion and equality in the Terres de l’Ebre.

The inauguration coincides with the annual meeting of the ZER Mestral, which includes three schools from the region, and features the presence of prominent educational and municipal representatives.

The new classroom at the Lligallo del Gànguil School

What importance does the classroom have for Camarles and the region?

For the inhabitants of Camarles and neighboring towns, this classroom represents a direct response to the need for educational care for children in rural environments. It improves proximity and strengthens families’ rootedness in the territory, preventing parents from having to travel far to enroll their children in school.

Moreover, it becomes a key point in keeping the local social and educational fabric alive, a key fact in small municipalities where the school is a motor of cohesion.

How was the inauguration developed and which agents participated?

The inauguration ceremony took place on Friday, May 22, with the presence of figures such as the Secretary for Educational Improvement, Ignasi Giménez Renom, and the Director of Territorial Education Services in Terres de l’Ebre, Mario González Jorge. Representatives of the municipal government and the ZER Mestral management team also attended.

During the day, there was a tour of the facilities and educational and cultural activities linked to the territory were organized, reinforcing community involvement.

ZER Mestral: a model of rural schooling in Terres de l’Ebre

What is ZER Mestral and which centers form it?

ZER Mestral is an educational network that groups three rural schools: Porto Rodó School in Campredó, Divina Pastora School in Vinallop, and the Lligallo del Gànguil School in Camarles.

This union allows for the sharing of resources and experiences, and offers a more complete educational offer in areas with low population density, highlighting the rural school model in the region.

How does ZER Mestral benefit families and local education?

ZER reinforces equality of opportunity and prevents the abandonment of the territory by younger families. With this new classroom, better care for early childhood is guaranteed, a key factor for the integral development of boys and girls.

It also generates a sense of belonging and facilitates participation in cultural and educational activities rooted in the area.

Impact and future prospects of the new nursery classroom

How does this initiative affect territorial cohesion?

With this classroom, social cohesion and the rootedness of the population in Camarles and surroundings are reinforced. The rural school is confirmed as an essential agent to prevent depopulation and guarantee basic services in less populated areas.

Thus, it contributes to keeping the municipality alive and responding to real needs that would otherwise go unattended.

What expectations are there for the coming years?

The rural classroom project opens the door to future expansions and greater involvement of the educational and local community. It is likely to promote other initiatives to consolidate education and wellbeing in the region.

Work is also expected to continue from ZER Mestral and the administrations to guarantee resources and educational quality.

In the words of Mario González Jorge, Director of Territorial Education Services in Terres de l’Ebre: "this classroom represents an important step in guaranteeing educational equity and stabilizing the population, especially in small municipalities."

This new classroom at the Lligallo del Gànguil School is a clear example that investment in rural education is key to the future of the province of Tarragona.

Article source: Govern.cat