2019/2020 school year

A trip to Ukraine as part of the Eastern Borderlands project – 05/09 – 09/09/2019.

A group of young people from High School no.

We visited Żółkiew, Lwów, Olesko, Podhorce, Poczajów, Krzemieniec, Zbaraż, Trembowla, Chocim, and Okopy św. Trinity, Kamieniec Podolski, Złoczów.

The trip to Ukraine took place from 5 to 9 September 2019. 44 students from the second and third grades of our high school and four tutors participated in it.

The gathering of participants took place in Krakow at Wawrzyńca Street. After crossing the border in Korczowa, the participants went towards Żółkiew, where they admired the Roman Catholic collegiate church of St. Wawrzyńca, directly related to the Grand Hetman of the Crown Stanisław Żółkiewski and indirectly to King Jan III Sobieski and his father Jakub. Other places visited were the castle from the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries, the synagogue and the Dominican church. The group went from Żółkiew to Lviv to visit the Łyczakowski Cemetery and the Eaglets’ Cemetery. The participants of the trip stopped at the graves of distinguished Poles – for example, A. Grottger, M. Konopnicka, G. Zapolska, K. J. Ordon, S. Banach. While visiting the necropolises, students gave the Redoubts of Ordon A. Mickiewicz, Rota of M. Konopnicka, Orlątko by A. Oppman, they laid flowers and lit candles thoughtfully. They spent the first night at the Sonata Hotel in Lviv.

The second day was spent under the care of a Polish-born guide who started showing her city from the High Castle. In Lviv, apart from the most important monuments (the Wallachian church, the Armenian cathedral, the Market Square, the Boim chapel, the Jesuit church, the Hetman’s Embankments, the Bernardine church), students could see the little-known statue of Nikifor, a monument dedicated to T. Shevchenko, and had the opportunity to lay flowers at the monument of the patron saint Adam Mickiewicz’s 6th High School. The walk around the most beautiful part of the city was graced with sightseeing and the presence at the rehearsal at the Lviv National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater. Salomea Kruszelnicka. An important place for Polish history is the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, where Jan Kazimierz made his famous vows during the Swedish invasion of 1656. The day spent in Lviv was an excellent history lesson.

On September 7, after waking up, toilette, breakfast and checking out, the group went to Olesko to visit the castle associated with the Sobieski and Rzewuski families. The castle’s collection includes valuable furniture, icons, sculptures and paintings. The next object on the route was the palace in Podhorce, built for Hetman S. Koniecpolski, distinguished by a beautiful, extensive surroundings. A completely different character is the castle in Khotyn, a defensive structure situated on the high bank of the Dniester. The undoubted advantage was that the students learned about various palace assumptions and architectural solutions. The next object on the route was the Pochayiv Lavra, during which the participants of the trip learned about the Orthodox religion. The stay in the monastery, located on a hill overlooking the town of Pochayiv, was an opportunity to get to know the richness of eastern sacred architecture. The arrival to Krzemieniec contributed to the broadening of literary knowledge (visiting the Slovak Museum, a walk to the Krzemieniec Secondary School), religious and artistic (parish church, Jesuit church – now an Orthodox church) and historical (castle ruins, Bona mountain). The group spent the next night at a hotel in Krzemieniec.

On the fourth day (Sunday), interested persons had the opportunity to participate in the mass. in the church of st. Stanisław Biskupa and Martyr, then the visitors went to Zbaraż. The fortress is connected with Polish history and literature. Her defense was described by Henryk Sienkiewicz. During the bus ride, the students had the opportunity to watch the film adaptation of Fire and Sword. With a view to further sightseeing (Kamieniec Podolski), Mr. Wołodyjowski was also displayed. From Zbaraż, the group went to the site of two important battles in 1621 and 1673 to the castle in Khotyn. A touching episode of the trip was the meeting with the 93-year-old Polish woman. The next stage was related to the Okopy św. Trinity. During the tour, the pilot, Dr. Piotr Rabiej, talked about the times of the Bar Confederation and about scenes from Z. Krasiński’s Nie-Boska Komedia. The last night of the trip was spent in Kamieniec Podolski, at the Kleopatra hotel.

In the morning, students saw the Cathedral of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul with a characteristic minaret, monument to M. J. Wołodyjowski, city fortifications, and then go to the castle in Kamieniec Podolski. The last monument known in Ukraine were the fortifications of the castle in Złoczów. During the trip, the students filled in carefully prepared worksheets. The winners were awarded with souvenirs from the places they visited. After a long journey, crossing the border in Medyka, the trip ended in Krakow at ul. Wawrzyniec, next to the building of High School No. 6.

The main goal of the trip was to get to know the cultural heritage of the Eastern Borderlands. We managed to emphasize that the meaning of Kresy lies in the diversity and multiculturalism resulting from the borderland. Students had the opportunity to reflect on the issue of intercultural dialogue, building interpersonal and international relations, and avoiding xenophobic, intolerant, nationalist and chauvinistic attitudes. The sense of healthy national pride was also emphasized, which can be built through learning about the achievements of great ancestors.

The route included objects related to Polish history (Żółkiew, Lwów, Olesko, Krzemieniec, Zbaraż, Chocim, Okopy Świętej Trójcy, Kamieniec Podolski). Seeing the architectural and urban complexes of old cities and fortresses broadened knowledge of the history of art and made it possible to notice the need to renovate monuments. The landscape values of the places on the route were not without significance.

Teresa Lityńska-Konieczny

Izabela Klec

Agata Jaszczur

Marcin Mikrut

2017/2018 school year

A trip to Greece

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Report from the trip to Katowice

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On January 19, we, students of our school, under the supervision of prof. Kuśnierzowska, prof. Sułkowska and prof. Kozień, we went on a half-day trip to Katowice. After a laughing journey of a little over 1.5 hours, we reached our first destination – the Silesian Museum. It is situated on two floors and has been divided into many sections dealing with various aspects of the history and culture of Silesia. The amazing structure of the stairs connecting both floors encouraged most of the participants to start their tour from the lower part of the building. In this element of the exhibition, our attention was drawn to an exhibition showing the history of Polish costume and set design. The craftsmanship of the creators could be admired on original costumes from theatrical performances.

An overview of the history of Upper Silesia was an extremely informative and intriguing installation. Innovatively constructed, it allowed each of us to feel transferred in time; thanks to rooms decorated as befits a given era. Numerous interactive panels, models and sculptures made each room more unique and surprising than the previous one.

The upper floor is dedicated to artists associated with Lower Silesia. We could admire both the works of young artists and the masterpieces of Beksiński himself.

The second point of the program was visiting the Academy of Music. Karol Szymanowski in Katowice and listening to the carnival concert taking place there. The elegantly dressed viewers added even more charm to this beautiful building. The academic wind orchestra conducted by Andrzej Zubek presented us with a variety of musical genres, ranging from big band pieces, through music from Walt Disney films, to dance hits by Robbie Williams. The evening was made more pleasant by the velvety voice of the vocalist Wojciech Myrczek. The swaying rhythms did not allow any of us to sit still.

We came back tired but very happy and full of positive energy thanks to the music that was ringing in our ears for many more hours.

Grade 2e at the Museum of Municipal Engineering

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Class 2e at the Museum of Municipal Engineering visits the exhibition: “p for a paradox – the story of a Fiat 125p”

IA3 class trip to Poznań – January 4-5, 2018

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On January 4-5, 2018, a class IA3 trip to Poznań took place under the supervision of prof. Michał Kozień, prof. Beata Smutniak and prof. Iwona Ryż.
The trip to the charming capital of Wielkopolska allowed us to integrate, but also broaden our knowledge, mainly in the history of art and history.

Time was passing very intensely. Immediately after arriving at the place, we started a two-hour tour of the city with a guide who quickly, amusingly and succinctly led us through the history of the city, inseparable from the past and modern history of Poland.

We ended the tour with a visit to the Zamek Cultural Center at the exhibition devoted to the work and life of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, which was the main purpose of our trip. The exhibition is very popular, so we started looking at the works of Mexican painters with curiosity. Eventually, tired but satisfied, we returned to the hostel.

We spent the evening singing together, playing board games and drinking tea. Fun and integration.

The next day was devoted to discovering the history of the area. We visited the Poznań Gate, i.e.
a modern, interactive historical museum. It made a great impression on us all. On the way to the next point of the trip – the National Museum – we had the opportunity to visit the cathedral in Ostrów Tumski and once again feel the atmosphere of the city.

We liked the National Museum the most. We were delighted with the huge collections of Polish (and not only) art. We saw paintings, among others Andrzej Wróblewski, Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz, Jacek Malczewski, Stanisław Wyspiański, Olga Boznańska.
Unfortunately, two days passed quickly and we had to go back. Despite the unfavorable weather, we all left in good spirits, keeping fond memories for a long time.

Barbara Chmiel

Class 2E trip to Hel – 23-27.10.2017

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The long-awaited 2e class trip took place on October 23-27. We have chosen Hel (the farthest place in Poland) as our goal, because we like challenges. Our journey began on Monday morning at the Main Railway Station in Krakow. We got on the train tight and ready. The journey passed us very pleasantly, accompanied by the guitar. When we sang all the songs we know, it turned out that we got there. Beautiful hotel, but the nicest beds. They had some power of attraction along such a long road.

The next day we woke up like newborns and after breakfast we went to the conquest of Hel. The plan for the morning included a walk along the wonderful coast, watching a lone swan and admiring a group of seals at a nearby seal sanctuary. Then we went for lunch and after a short rest it was time for a long walk along the charming beach in Hel. We spent the evening at the hotel, resting before the next day, also full of adventures.

On Wednesday morning, we got on the bus and went to visit one of the most famous cities on the Polish coast – Gdańsk and Sopot. Unfortunately, the weather was not favorable to us and we had to admire the beauty of Gdańsk with an umbrella in hand. But it doesn’t matter because we had a wonderful guide who talked about numerous monuments with great passion and a sense of humor. We had the opportunity to see, among others, the Gdańsk Crane, the Main Town Hall and the flagship point for every visitor – the Neptune Fountain. We have described a large part of the monuments as part of our history homework. The next point of our trip was, of course, Sopot, where we could eat a warm meal. In Sopot, we climbed to the top of the 42.5-meter-long Lighthouse. From there, we could admire the coast, stunning with its beauty. Next, it was time for a walk on the pier and a photo session with the sea and sky in unusual colors. Then, tired but full of excitement, we returned to the hotel. We did not slow down the pace on Thursday.

In the morning we set off with a previously met guide to the Coastal Defense Museum. We expanded our historical knowledge there. We met, among others, heroes who bravely fought to defend the coastal areas of Poland. In the evening, we took part in a delicious dinner in a restaurant in Hel. We ate delicious fish and then walked along the nearby piers.

The next day it was time to pack, say goodbye to the guide, last shopping and … it’s time to leave the blue coast. It was nice to study in slightly different circumstances than in the classroom, to learn many natural and historical curiosities from the coastal areas. We come back with wonderful memories and fabulous photos, full of energy for further work at school. Hel in October is as beautiful as in summer and we hope that we will all have the opportunity to visit the place where Poland begins again someday.

Aleksandra Nowak 2e

2G class on a trip to the Świętokrzyskie Mountains – 10-11.10.2017

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On October 10 and 11, students from class 2G set out on a journey of discovery through the Świętokrzyskie Mountains. Our sightseeing plan was quite intensive, which allowed us to get to know the area better.
The first stop was the Museum of Solar Clocks in Jędrzejów, where we could admire the collections of astronomical instruments of the Przywkowski family, as well as broaden our knowledge on this subject during a museum lesson. On the same day, we went by cable car to Święty Krzyż to go to the Sanctuary of the Relics of the Tree of the Holy Cross and admire the autumn landscape of the gravel area. The basilica amazed us with its architecture, history and hospitality. In the cafe, each of us could drink hot tea or try green coffee.

The next points of the day were visiting the monastery of the Benedictine Sisters, the chapel of Stefan Żeromski and the spring of Saint Francis. During our visit to the Monastery, we were intrigued by a conversation with one of the Benedictine Sisters who has been living in the convent for 35 years! We spent a lot of time asking questions and listening about the lives and activities of the sisters isolated from the community, until our guide had to interrupt us so we could continue our tour. The chapel and the spring are located in the picturesque areas of the Świętokrzyski National Park. Some of us, to make our dreams come true, took water from the spring to our mouths and circled it three times.

In the late afternoon, we arrived at the “Echo” hotel in Cedzyn, where we could spend a good time, rest and take our minds away from school matters.
The next day we visited the Raj Cave – a limestone karst cave and the castle in Chęciny. In addition to sightseeing, we had the opportunity to shoot a bow, dress up and identify with medieval knights, and warm up while learning court dances. Our last two points were visits to Dęba Bartek and the Henryk Sienkiewicz Museum in Oblęgorek. The class could move back to the writer’s times and learn more about his history, which will certainly allow us to shine during Polish lessons at the earliest opportunity.
After visiting Oblęgorek, we said goodbye to the Świętokrzyskie Mountains and set off on our way back. It was a time full of impressions, which allowed us not to deal with extended mathematics, even for a moment, and showed that the area of ​​the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship is a great travel destination!

Trip to Scotland

In September (13-21 / 09/2017), the youth of our school took part in a trip to Scotland. On the way to a country that invariably delights us with its landscape, culture and interesting variety of language, we stopped in Amsterdam for a short sightseeing tour of the city from the perspective of a barge. The sightseeing plan in Scotland was quite intensive. We saw, among others, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the Museum of Scotland, the picturesque town of Luss, we sailed one of the most beautiful lakes – Loch Lomond, we visited Glamis, which is the Queen Mother’s family home, and Stirling Castle, and I believe it commemorates the Scots hero who was undoubtedly William Wallace. We also visited the university town of St Andrews. After a day of excitement, we returned to our host Scottish families. The weather was good again! The plan was implemented in 100% and we even managed to see one more attraction, i.e. the beautifully situated ruins of Tantalon Castle with a view of the Bass Rock Island – a world-unique gannet reserve. After a few beautiful and eventful days, we also returned to Krakow via Amsterdam. Once again we found out that Scotland is a very good destination! 🙂