This Thursday marked the conclusion of the “Proyecto de Pileta,” an educational sports initiative supported by the municipality and the Instituto Fasta Inmaculada Concepción. Six out of ten municipal daycare centers actively participated in this program, which ran from April and provided children with weekly opportunities to engage in aquatic games and techniques at the Sport Automóvil Club.
The final event featured the Paula Albarracín de Sarmiento and Eva Perón daycare centers, showcasing a combination of games, learning, and enjoyment in the water. This year”s initiative was developed in collaboration with the Instituto Fasta Inmaculada Concepción, following a formal agreement between the municipality and the educational institution. The partnership was facilitated by the Physical Education Teaching program, which linked academic training with practical experience.
Under the coordination of Professor Andrés Córdoba, who oversees the Aquatic Practices program, this project aimed to enhance the training of future educators while providing children with a safe and enriching experience, setting a positive precedent for future iterations.
Municipal Mayor Damían Bernarte expressed satisfaction with the conclusion of the swimming activities at the daycare centers, noting that six of the ten centers engaged in this activity from April to November. He extended his “deep appreciation” to the Sport Automóvil Club for allowing the use of their facilities and acknowledged the contribution of the Physical Education Teaching program at the Instituto Fasta Inmaculada Concepción, particularly praising Professor Mariano Castelli and the advanced students who assisted alongside teachers and helpers. He also thanked the families for their trust in the program.
“This is yet another activity we are working on to continue providing services and, most importantly, to keep moving San Francisco forward,” concluded the mayor.
In this context, Jorge Ambrossino, the coordinator of Municipal Daycare Centers, noted that the closing event was led by Professor Mariano Castelli, a member of the municipal Sports Directorate, along with students from the Physical Education Teaching program at the Instituto Fasta Inmaculada Concepción. They actively participated in various stages of the project, sharing their knowledge and guiding the children as they adapted to the aquatic environment.
Mariela Moreno, president of the Sport Automóvil Club, emphasized the joy of welcoming municipal daycare children each year, highlighting their excitement as they arrive to swim every morning. She shared the inspiring story of Malena Santillán, who began swimming at the municipal daycare and continued her journey throughout childhood and adolescence at the club, ultimately becoming a talented swimmer with endless potential.
Finally, Cristian Ruffino, manager of the club, reiterated that municipal daycare centers have been utilizing their pools for 25 years, with many children benefiting from the program and learning to swim. “As a club and a city institution, we take great pride in contributing to the provision of this service,” he stated.
