These results are not an isolated case. They add to the experience of the Rural School Colegual, the first of three schools included in the program developed by the SLEP of Llanquihue, Innergex Renewable Energy, and the Patio Vivo Foundation in the municipality. In this establishment, 100% of the observed students move or play actively during recess, along with greater use of outdoor spaces and more interaction among students.
The general manager of Innergex, Jaime Pino, stated: “At Innergex, we seek to create a better world through renewable energies and by fostering healthier communities. In regions like Los Lagos, where it rains practically all year round, it is extremely important to have covered spaces where children can play and make friends protected from the weather. This time in the yard is an important part of their development as individuals.
This is why we invest in and support the creation of such spaces, where physical activity, outdoor life, and contact with nature are promoted. As a company, we do not just operate in a territory; we are also part of it. These types of projects allow us to contribute concretely to the environment in which we are.
” The Director of Innovation and Advocacy of the Patio Vivo Foundation, Marcial Huneeus, added: “At the Patio Vivo Foundation, we seek to transform the everyday experience of students through their play and learning spaces. To achieve this, we promote active community participation and work with an evidence-based approach, evaluating indicators such as movement, interaction, and space usage. When the yard is conceived as an active, diverse environment in contact with nature, we see concrete changes in physical activity, coexistence, and in the way children appropriate their environment.
” Along with the construction of spaces, the working model incorporates participatory diagnosis, design with the community, and pedagogical support, integrating the yard as part of the learning process.