The Enrique de Ossó school, located in Telde, is immersed in an atmosphere of anticipation and preparation for the upcoming visit of Pope León XIV to the Canary Islands. The news of this historic event, marking the first visit of a pontiff to the islands, has transcended classrooms to become a project involving the entire educational community, including students, families, and teaching staff. This year, the center also celebrates the centenary of the Teresian presence in Gran Canaria, adding another reason for celebration.

Since the papal trip was confirmed, the center, belonging to the Teresian School Foundation, organized itself alongside other institutions linked to the Teresian family, such as the Santa Teresa de Jesús center and the Teresian school of Las Palmas. The goal is for the experience to be shared and meaningful, not just a one-time attendance. Nearly 300 people, including students, families, and educational staff, have registered to attend the massive gathering planned at the stadium.

Beyond logistics, which include transportation via security shuttles and prior registration, the preparation focuses on reflection. Students have debated in class the meaning of the visit, the Church, immigration, and peacebuilding. Religion teacher Cristina Carrasco has adapted these reflections for each age group, using drawings, dictations, and research on the pontiff's biography and international impact.

Themes such as welcoming migrants and universal fraternity have resonated among the students. Pupils like Hugo, Fran, and Sofía have shared written reflections connecting the papal visit with the importance of being welcoming and living as brothers. Secondary students, such as Carlota, highlight how this event makes them feel involved and part of something significant, linking the visit to the recognition of humanitarian work in the region.

A notable project is the creation of a large collective mural, a work in progress fueled by drawings, phrases, and illustrations from hundreds of students. This mural, which will include portraits of the Pope, a small boat as a symbol of welcome, and messages of peace, aims to leave a lasting mark after the visit. Pastoral coordinator Alexis Monzón emphasizes the intention to guide students to understand the profound meaning of the celebration, beyond attending a large Mass.

The school's director, Zenaida Suárez, will participate in one of the institutional gatherings in Plaza de Santa Ana, calling it a unique opportunity. Meanwhile, in the schoolyard, the excitement is measured in the countdown to an event they feel is unrepeatable, demonstrating that the Pope's presence is already felt in the corridors of Enrique de Ossó.