(ANS – Madrid) – Once again this year the Salesians and the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians in Spain have taken part in the “Aula”, the most important national exhibition of pre-university and university education. Opened yesterday 25 March by the Infanta Elena, it will end next Sunday.
There are 250 exhibitors taking part in “Aula 2009”. The SDB and the FMA have one stand of 100 m, and they present what is on offer at the Vocational Training Centres, the University Teacher Training centre (CES-Don Bosco), as well as opportunities during free time and voluntary service. “We are interested in your education” is the slogan on the Salesian stand and it shows how the two Congregations are committed to the all-round education of young people and to their involvement in the process of education.
The Salesian stand also offers a varied programme of activities for the young, such as work-shops and music practice, screens, hair-dressing and make-up demonstrations and much beside. Welcoming the visitors are the teachers from the Salesian centres, staff from the “Valdoco” Federation, teachers and students from CES-Don Bosco, and Salesians and Daughters of Mary Help of Christians.
Promoted by the Ministry for Science, Social Policy and Sport, and by the Ministry for Science and Innovation, “Aula” has become the most important exhibition in the educational field in Spain and the main platform for information and guidance for students especially at pre-university level for parents and careers guidance staff.
It gives young people an opportunity to take their own future seriously and make responsible choices among the many openings on offer, and parents a guide in helping their children in their decisions In addition it gives teachers and others engaged in this field knowledge about what is available in the world of education.
Last year’s attendance reached 130,400 visitors. This year “Aula” is being held in the 3rs Pavilion in the Juan Carlos I Fair Centre covering an area of 7.925 square metres. 8 different countries are taking part including Italy as a special guest. China present with 17 stands is followed by France, Mexico, the Low Countries and Switzerland
Published 26/03/2009
