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10 - 16 Sept 2020
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NURSERY schools in Vélez-Málaga finally opened their doors last week to welcome children back in this unusual new school year hindered by the health crisis. Activities have started safely thanks to the measures adopted by the town hall, including the employment of eight teachers for the La Fortaleza de Vélez-Málaga and Virgen del Carmen de Torre del Mar centres, in addition, the reinforcement of cleaning services and the purchase of materials to ensure the safety of children. The councillor for Social Rights and Equality, Víctor González, explained, “Our commitment to education is a priority, which is why we
BENCHMARK: Councillor Víctor González visits nurseries.
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Pioneer’s present
MARINA KRESS, the pioneer researcher, in what was classed as a men’s profession, has donated to the Nerja Museum, important documents relating to her participation in the archaeological excavations of the Nerja Caves carried out in 1963, so that it can be viewed by visitors and not allow this historical moment to fade away. The excavation, in which Kress was involved, was directed by another pioneer woman, Ana María de la Quadra Salcedo, and took place between April 26 and May 24, 1963. During this operation, Marina Kress dedicated herself to collecting soil samples, as she was one of the greatest experts of her time in the study of this discipline. With
are very clear that a society that is committed to their childhood and to guarantee their rights in an integral way is a society that advances.” He went on to say that “Vélez-Málaga is a benchmark in this regard, we are recognised by UNICEF at the national level as a ‘Child Friendly City’ and will continue to work in that direction especially in these difficult circumstances due to the Covid pandemic- 19.” González pointed out that “the welfare of the little ones and their education in the best possible conditions is a priority for the gover nment team.”
RESEARCH: Marina Kress makes her donation. them, she carried out various types of research, such as edaphological, which analysed the soil in relation to its environment, and others that studied its structure or its chemical components.
She has not visited Nerja since that time, and now, after 57 years, she wanted to return and make an important historical donation, with the aim of telling her experience and sharing her legacy.