Local schools celebrate significant anniversaries in Peru and Argentina

The María C. De La Puente Álvarez public school (N° 23015) in Palpa, Peru, is celebrating its 106th anniversary. The milestone includes sporting competitions, a civic-patriotic ceremony in the city's main plaza, and a parade through the streets. Led by Director Edith Guillén Canales, the institution currently serves approximately 745 primary students and over 100 preschool children.

In Argentina, School No. 6108 in Las Mercedes, Villa Ocampo, is preparing for its centennial anniversary on November 3. The school, which currently has 38 students, will hold religious services, a formal protocol act, and alumni reunions. Recent building improvements were funded through donations from former students, local deputies, and municipal support.