In a gesture that combines safety, inclusiveness and community spirit, a dozen schoolyards in Barcelona will welcome families, children and adolescents during the Christmas vacations.
This initiative, promoted by the Barcelona City Council in collaboration with the Education Consortium, the city’s districts and several educational and social entities, seeks to make the most of school resources to provide an inclusive space for play and coexistence during the vacations.
From December 23, 2023 through January 7, 2024, these courtyards will be open almost every day from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, allowing the local community to enjoy a safe and nearby place for self-contained leisure.
Main objectives of the initiative during the vacations
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Optimize educational and social use
The opening of school playgrounds during the vacations is intended to enhance both their educational and social aspects. These spaces will be transformed into inclusive places for play and community interaction.
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To offer an autonomous leisure alternative
To provide children, adolescents and families with a leisure option that they can enjoy independently in a safe and close environment.
Monitoring service and community collaboration
Each schoolyard will have a dedicated monitoring service that will supervise the opening and closing within the established schedules. The monitors will also be in charge of ensuring the proper use of the facilities and fostering positive dynamics among the participants. The active collaboration of the Education Consortium, the districts and various entities reinforces the positive impact of this initiative.
Locations and hours
- Ciutat Vella: Pau Claris Institute and Pere Vila School, from Monday to Sunday, from 11:00 to 14:00 hours.
- L’Eixample: Aldana School, from Monday to Sunday, from 11:00 to 14:00 hours.
- Sants-Montjuïc: Mossèn Jacint Verdaguer School, from Monday to Sunday, from 11:00 to 14:00 hours.
- Les Corts: Duran i Bas School, Monday to Friday, from 4:45 pm to 7:45 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- Sarrià-Sant Gervasi: Instituto Menéndez y Pelayo, Monday to Sunday, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- Gràcia: Reina Violant School, from Monday to Sunday, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm; La Sedeta School, from Monday to Sunday, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- Horta-Guinardó: Torrent de Can Carabassa School, from Monday to Sunday, from 11:00 to 14:00 hours.
- Nou Barris: Mercè Rodoreda School, from Monday to Sunday, from 11:00 to 14:00 hours.
- Sant Andreu: Pompeu Fabra School, Monday to Sunday, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- Sant Martí: Concepción Arenal School, from Monday to Sunday, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm; Antoni Brusi School, from Monday to Sunday, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
It should be noted that the yards will be closed on December 25 and 26, 2023, as well as on January 1 and 6, 2024, providing participants with an uninterrupted holiday period. This initiative highlights Barcelona’s commitment to community welfare and vacation safety.
