Multiculturalism

Escuela D-4 Arica

The school's principal, Mrs. Ruth Dini, together with her Management Team, Life Link Coordinators Patricia Eloy and Gladys Hernández, the teachers who organized the ceremony, Mr. Gabriel Fernández and Katia Fernández, as well as all teachers and students from the Preschool levels (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten) and Primary Education (Grades 1–8), presented an intercultural activity called Machaq Mara, also known as the Aymara New Year.

Machaq Mara is an ancestral ceremony through which the Andean peoples celebrate the winter solstice at dawn, when the rays of Tata Inti (Father Sun) reach Pachamama (Mother Earth), marking the beginning of a new cycle in the life of nature and humanity.

OBJECTIVE OF THE ACTIVITY

To encourage students to value the social and cultural diversity of the Andean peoples.

Students participated in a large intercultural activity centered on Machaq Mara.

ACTIVITIES

(Conducted throughout the month of June according to the annual plan.)

• Meetings were held with coordinating teachers from all educational levels to organize this year's large intercultural activity related to Machaq Mara.

• Students at each grade level listened to their teachers and watched educational videos in their classrooms to learn about the meaning of Machaq Mara.

• Students learned traditional dances while wearing Aymara clothing in preparation for the ceremony and also became familiar with the colors of the ancestral Aymara flag.

CONCLUSION

The Chilean flag was raised (see photo) to mark the beginning of the Machaq Mara intercultural activity. (The Aymara flag was also displayed above the flagpole.) Eighth-grade students sang the Chilean National Anthem (see photo).

The students demonstrated the values represented by the three "C's" of the Life Link philosophy within the school curriculum, which closely align with Aymara philosophy. A total of 1,370 students participated, along with all teachers, all school staff, invited guests, Life Link Coordinators Patricia Eloy and Gladys Hernández, and local authorities from Arica.

Principal Mrs. Ruth Dini took part in the Machaq Mara ceremony, accompanying the proceedings throughout (see photo), including the prayers and petitions for the preservation of the sacred hills of our city, for the health of those who are ill, for peace, and for the protection of nature. It was truly moving and beautiful to hear everyone loudly and simultaneously respond with "Jallalla!" in support of these petitions.

Note: Each time a petition is made during the Aymara ceremony, the students, attendees, and invited guests respond together by saying "Jallalla!"

At the conclusion of the Aymara ceremony, the entire school community participated in traditional Aymara dances in the school courtyard, with students from the different grade levels taking part (see photo).

The entire educational community participated in an atmosphere of excellent school coexistence and a culture of peace. Guest teacher Mr. Gabriel Fernández and his daughter Katia conducted the ceremony on the stage. The event included the participation of all 1,370 students, all teachers, all school staff, invited guests, Life Link Coordinators Patricia Eloy and Gladys Hernández, and local authorities from Arica.

Event on World Book Day and Environmental Care

Escuela D4 Arica

Held at D4 School in Arica, Chile, on April 24, organized and attended by Principal Mrs. Ruth Dini, the Management Team, teachers, and the 1,370 students of the school.

INTRODUCTION

D4 School of Arica, Chile held a major event for World Book Day and Environmental Care aimed at all students, invited authorities, NGO Life Link coordinators, parents/guardians, and teachers from different educational levels, from Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten to 8th grade in primary education.

Each class, according to its age and level, presented a performance based on a literary genre such as a short story, fable, legend, classic tale, myth, novel, or epic. Through these performances, they conveyed values related to care: self-care, care for others, and care for nature.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

Students must demonstrate cognitive and value-based learning, as well as motor, artistic, musical, scientific, and environmental skills through the interpretation or performance of a literary work (according to genre), appropriate to their age and learning level, supported by all teachers from different subjects (see annex).

ACTIVITIES

The students:

• Prepared and learned to interpret a literary work (by genre), assigned and supported by teachers from Language, Physical Education, Science and Environmental Education, Visual Arts, Technology, and Music, in an interdisciplinary manner during March and April, for two hours daily across all levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade.

• Learned to act, collaborate, and dance on stage in groups, using the Life Link philosophy:
  “care for oneself, care for others, and care for nature,” during the performances and dances.
  Note: The dances were created by all Physical Education teachers.

• Interpreted or performed literary works according to the assigned genre for each educational level (see annex).

• Created costumes and necessary accessories for each literary performance, such as signs, spears, hats, fish, turtles, tables, and feathers for bird costumes, while caring for the environment through recycling (R.R.R.) and cleanliness.

• Preparation and execution time: two hours daily from Monday to Saturday, from March to April.

FINAL EVALUATION – STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Students successfully demonstrated:

• Reading comprehension through the analysis of literary works according to their grade level.

• Ability to represent characters and situations within a literary context.

• Originality in performance and in the creation of innovative and creative accessories.

• After each performance, they delivered value-based messages according to the genre of the work, focused on self-care, care for others, and care for the environment (R.R.R.).

EVENT DETAILS

Teachers used modern equipment to display images from the literary performances on a large screen placed on the school stage for the convenience of attendees and guests (see photos).

Attendees included:
Principal Mrs. Ruth Dini, NGO Life Link coordinators Mrs. Patricia Eloy and Mrs. Gladys Hernández, the 1,370 students of the school, invited guests, and all teachers (see annex).

Both Principal Ruth Dini and the participating teachers and students received congratulations from the invited authorities, especially from the Regional Secretaries of Education and the Environment.

Young People in European Forests

Liceul Tehnologic Agricol „Nicolae Cornățeanu”

Young People in European Forests (YPEF) is the most important interactive forestry education competition in Europe.

On April 21, 2026, at the Tulcea Children's Palace, the county stage of the International Competition "Young People in European Forests" took place.
Among the objectives of YPEF are:

• Awareness and education of the younger generation on the European natural heritage

• Conservation of biodiversity and sustainable management of forests

Our school Liceul Tehnologic Agricol ”Nicolae Cornăţeanu” Tulcea participated in this competition with three teams made up of students from grades IX, X and XI, coordinated by teachers: Cristina Cacencu, Cristina Serdaru and Georgiana Burada. One of the team received a mention in this competition, in which all the students and teachers had something to learn.

Scientific-Cultural Trip to Qom and Kashan City

AL-Ghadir School

The scientific-cultural trip of AL-Ghadir School, aimed at enhancing historical knowledge and providing a different cultural experience for students, took place from the 2nd to the 5th of December. This trip provided an opportunity for students not only to learn in class but also to connect more deeply with the cultural heritage of our beloved country, Iran, by visiting historical and cultural sites in the cities of Qom and Kashan.

Students and respected teachers, during their first visit to the city of Qom, explored historical sites; in addition to becoming familiar with the history and cultural values of these places, they were given explanations about historical architecture.

The group of teachers and students then continued the trip by visiting the city of Kashan, a city rich in history and culture, famous for its Persian gardens and historical buildings. Visiting Fin Garden, the most famous Persian garden and a unique example of Persian garden architecture, and the Niasar Waterfall was a very special experience for the students. They also learned about the art of garden design and the importance of water in Iranian architecture.

This scientific-cultural camp provided students with a unique opportunity not only to expand their historical and cultural knowledge but also to gain a practical and tangible experience of what they had learned. Social relationships and teamwork were also strengthened during the trip, leaving everyone with happy memories.

Reducing Footprint in School

Preparatory school Maztouria

Our school is actively committed to reducing its environmental footprint. All students take part in climate action, both within and beyond the school. Inside the school, we reduce emissions through conscious choices and sustainable measures. In addition, students contribute to a greener environment by planting trees. In this way, they learn to take responsibility for the climate and the future.

Innovating for You, for Me, and for Others

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Objective

To learn the location of the brain lobes and their most important functions that allow a person(student) to perform actions of self-care and care for others (actions from the Life Link NGO manual), culminating in an exhibition called “Innovating fo

Participants

Sixth-grade students. Age: 12 years old

Activities
(two hours per week) from October to November

The teachers explain to the participating students the location of the four main lobes of the brain (frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital) and their functions using diagrams and texts. The students listen, and learn the functions of each lobe over a period of four weeks. To test their learning, the students must draw a brain and its lobes correctly. Then they cut out the brain and put color each lobe. See photo
The students analyze, conclude, and learn that stimulating self-care and caring for others depends on the functions of the four lobes of the brain and engaging in activities such as those proposed in the Life Link NGO Manual. They also learn that self-care makes us feel good and allows us to care for others, and that caring for others requires caring for oneself. Texts by Hans Levander, 2008. Education for Sustainable Development. Topics: Culture of Care and Water Conservation

About the Exhibition

See photo - The students display cut-out brain drawings (on the tables). They place the brains on their heads (like hats) to demonstrate the brain’s lobes and their functions. They also display posters and drawings about Self-Care and Nature.

Conclusion

In Conclusion, the proposed objective has been achieved. Ending with an exhibition in the schoolyard

Coordination
Mrs. Ruth Dini, Principal
Mrs. Patricia Eloy, Coordinator
Mrs. Gladys Hernández, Life Link Coordinator

Hand in hand for better food and a better future

Liceul Tehnologic Agricol „Nicolae Cornățeanu”

World Food Day is celebrated annually on October 16, with the aim of raising awareness of long-term food issues.

Thus, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, World Food Day 2025 calls for global collaboration to create a peaceful, sustainable, prosperous and food-secure future.
The theme for 2025 is “Hand in hand for better food and a better future”. This theme is particularly relevant in the context in which almost 700 million people suffer from hunger, and in other parts of the world, high levels of obesity and food waste indicate an unbalanced system, in which abundance and scarcity often coexist.

World Food Day 2025 also coincides with the 80th anniversary of the founding of FAO, highlighting the importance of collective action to ensure a sustainable and equitable food future. In many countries in the world, food and its security are not a problem, but there are also places where people face food crises, which endanger the existence of those communities. World Food Day was conceived precisely for this reason, to emphasize the fact that every individual must have access to decent food.

In Romania, it was established, on the same date, by Law no. 47/2016, National Day of Food and Combating Food Waste. During September-October 2025, campaigns such as "Be active, eat healthy!" are taking place in Romania, which promote healthy eating and physical activity..

Ms. Alina Chirilov, Geography teacher, organized an interesting activity on the occasion of World Food Day, in which students from different classes participated. World Food Day 2025 reminds us that every action matters – from what we put in our shopping carts to how we prevent food waste. Health starts on our plates, and a safer future for all is built hand in hand, through informed choices, responsible behaviors and community solidarity.

National Clean Up Day Romania

Liceul Tehnologic Agricol „Nicolae Cornățeanu”

Romania has prepared for a historic edition of National Cleanup Day, scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025. It is the first edition recognized by law (Law 266/2024) and marks, at the same time, 15 years of Let’s Do It, Romania!.

Over 150,000 volunteers from all 41 counties participated in the largest social movement in Romania, carried out under the message “A friend in cleaning is known”, which highlights friendship, solidarity and shared responsibility for a cleaner environment.The Agricultural Technological High School "N. Cornăţeanu" Tulcea participated in this event, with a team of volunteers led by Prof. Georgiana Burada

Desertification Control and Tree planting action

Escuela D4 Arica

To improve the urban environment of School D4 in Arica, Chile, by planting native and adapted trees, and promoting take care for environment among students and community members.

Proposed Activities:
Planting trees on land, along a sidewalk that is devoid of vegetation to improve, encourage and take care the environment, with the participation of school Principals, teachers, students, and residents near the school. This will take place during a single day on Wednesday, August 17, 2025.
To carry out this activity, specialists were recruited, who gave talks to teachers and residents on how to plant trees in the urban ecosystem, considering soil type, soil quality, and the types of trees to plant, gardening tools, leaf litter, fumigation, and water.
The specialists indicated that the most suitable species are myoporos.
After listening to the talks, each teacher reinforced what, their students had learned through videos prepared according to the students' age.  

Planting Team Members
Participating in this activity were the Principals, Mrs. Ruth Dini and Fanny Maya, NGO coordinator Patricia Eloy, six teachers, 15 seventh-grade elementary school students (called environmental caretakers), ten prekindergarten and kindergarten students from the Cuncuna Amarilla Kindergarten, six parents, four representatives from the neighborhood association, and two specialists from the Arica Municipal Environmental Office.

During this event, filled with enthusiasm and ecological awareness, members of the educational community demonstrated their interest in caring for others and nature by digging, fertilizing the soil, planting, and watering.

The participating adults, youth, and children demonstrated their commitment to caring for plants.
A visiting official was present and congratulated the participants.

Conclusion
A total of 10 Mioporos were planted in the ground on the sidewalk of Antofagasta Street, near School D4.

All participants demonstrated values of love and care for the trees planted in the environment of Antofagasta Street.

This activity was recorded through a commitment document to care for and water the plants.

The event was attended by the Principal, Mrs. Ruth Dini, of School D4, teachers, students, and the neighborhood association near the school.

Multiculturalism - Machaq Mara

Escuela D4 Arica

Celebrate the ancestral MACHAQ MARA, which marks the beginning of the new Solar Cycle coinciding with the Andean New Year, strengthening students' appreciation for the social and cultural diversity of the Arica and Parinacota region with dance and music in June 2025.

PARTICIPANTS
All students of the school who are in Early Childhood Education (Prekindergarten and Kindergarten) - Basic Education (1st to 8th grade), and all teachers from each grade, assistants, parents, guests who gave talks, coordinators, pedagogical leaders, and the principal.

ACTIVITIES
Activities carried out in May and June
meetings were held with the coordinating teachers from each level of education and the Principal, Mrs. Ruth Dini, at the beginning of the school year to organize the celebration of Machaq Mara in June 2025.
Talks were held to highlight Machaq Mara, an ancestral celebration that marks the beginning of the new solar cycle, coinciding with the Andean New Year. The guests who gave the talks were parents of Aymara origin and history teachers. The talks were held in classrooms in each of the participating classes from the aforementioned levels.
Afterward, and supported by the talks received, each subject teacher conducted meaningful and collaborative pedagogical experiences among the students, teachers, and parents in a climate of self-care, care for others, and care for others. These activities were carried out from May to June, based on the students' own beliefs, those of their parents and/or ancestors, and the talks received. Students from each class at the participating levels prepared the celebration with music and dances, wearing appropriate costumes.

CONCLUSIONS
The celebration of the ancestral MACHAQ MARA was achieved among the students of Preschool (Prekindergarten and Kindergarten) and Elementary Education (1st to 8th grade) at School D4 in Northern Arica, Chile, strengthening their appreciation for the social and cultural diversity of the Arica and Parinacota region.
All students at the school attended, sitting or standing in the courtyard, observing the MACHAQ MARA celebration. This same celebration was held in their classrooms by all participants at School D4 at the aforementioned levels.
All participating students strengthened their identity and respect for indigenous peoples with an intercultural approach through the celebration of MACHAQ MARA.
Principal Ruth Dini and teachers Patricia Eloy and Gladys Hernández, Life Link coordinators.