During the month of May, M2 students went on their traditional trip to the La Lucena Environmental Education Center, located in the province of Córdoba. Split into two groups, the students shared five days of togetherness, learning, and immersion in nature, through an educational program designed to strengthen autonomy and environmental awareness.
The days were structured around a philosophy based on four “arts,” conceptual pillars that invited the children to reflect on their actions and their relationship with their surroundings.
The art of coexisting and questioning
The essential dimensions of the trip centered on building relationships and curiosity. Through the “art of coexisting,” students worked on establishing collective agreements, mutual care, and strengthening group bonds in a setting different from the classroom.
Meanwhile, the “art of questioning” became the driving force behind daily exploration. Through direct observation activities of the Córdoba ecosystem, students were encouraged to investigate their natural surroundings, sparking genuine questions about environmental balance and biodiversity.
The art of doing and dwelling
The experience at La Lucena prioritized hands-on learning. As part of the “art of doing,” the children got involved in practical projects directly connected to the land, collaboratively taking part in reforestation tasks and the upkeep of the environmental center.
Finally, the “art of dwelling” offered a space for introspection to understand the impact of individual and collective decisions on the planet. The goal of this pillar was to foster a genuine, responsible commitment to preserving natural resources and caring for shared spaces.
The trip concluded as a meaningful experience of personal and community growth that will stay in the memory of the whole grade. We are deeply grateful to the families for their trust and for supporting the school in these outdoor learning initiatives.
