School Renaming in Las Palmas

Overview

In a move approved by the Canary Islands' education authorities, the Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria 'Alcorac Henríquez' in Las Palmas will now be called 'Batería de San Juan.' The decision follows a formal request by the school’s council and has the backing of the local city council, which expressed no objections to the change.

Purpose of the Change

• To connect the school with the nearby historic site, the 'Batería de San Juan,' a significant military battery that holds cultural importance for the community.
• The aim is to strengthen local identity and heritage recognition.
• To make the school more aligned with the area's historical roots.

Official Details

• The decree was signed by the regional Education Minister Hipólito Alejandro Suárez Nuez.
• It highlights the role of local councils and educational authorities in shaping school identities.
• The change is now formalized through publication in the official Canary Islands bulletin.
• The effective date is immediate.

Community Impact and Feedback

For residents and parents, the new name could foster a greater sense of local pride and community engagement.

• Reflects the broader trend of reconnecting communities with their history through civic institutions.
• Those opposing or wishing to challenge the change have a month to file an appeal, either through administrative channels or judicial review.