Why the Air Force came to sign an official document at this high school in Gironde

On a unusual pilot project taking shape at the Saint-Clément de Cudos high school in Gironde. The school director, Anne Ciria, has just received approval from the Ministry of National Education and the Armed Forces. Therefore, starting from the next school year, in September 2026, the third-year students at the vocational high school, both girls and boys, will be able to choose a new option with the official opening of a Defense class at the Saint-Clément high school.

A three-year partnership between Saint-Clément and the army was initiated in the presence of the local military delegate, Lieutenant-Colonel Pascal Montlaur (Air Force), at the Captieux firing range for the Mont-de-Marsan base 118, along with a representative from the board of directors, Stéphane Derivry, the teaching team involved (Laurent Soulard, Frédéric Dartial, Jonathan Ploux), and the director Anne Ciria. A convention was signed to formalize a three-year partnership between the institution, the Ministries of Armed Forces and National Education.

A Defense class is an educational program established in middle schools or high schools to raise awareness among students about defense issues, national security, and citizenship. It is based on a partnership between a school and a military unit or defense organization.

The objectives are manifold: – Sensitize students to republican values and national cohesion. – Encourage interest in defense and security careers. – Work on interdisciplinary projects.

Students participating in a Defense class engage in various enriching activities. This provides an opportunity to discover the range of accessible professions.

The benefits for students include developing teamwork, communication, and leadership skills, preparing for potential careers in defense, security, or public service. A Defense class is a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in republican values, better understand defense issues, and explore enriching career prospects.

For the Cudos school, which has a boarding facility, the future looks promising.

Open house at the Saint-Clément de Cudos high school on Saturday, April 25, in the morning. Contact 05 56 25 42 87.

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