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Between May 18th and May 24th, 2026, we were delighted to welcome our French partners from Fontainebleau to Kraków for an unforgettable exchange visit!

Over several action-packed days, students from both schools explored the city together, worked on a shared project, and most importantly built new international friendships.

Our exploration of Kraków kicked off with an official welcome – a meeting at the City Hall with representatives of the city authorities, which gave our guests a wonderful introduction to the city’s civic life.

From there, we immersed ourselves in centuries of Polish history and culture. French students got a chance to visit the Czartoryski Museum (home to Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine), Wawel Castle, St. Mary’s Basilica & the Main Market Square, Sukiennice (Cloth Hall – a living piece of medieval trade history), Collegium Maius (the oldest university building in Poland), Kazimierz (Kraków’s historic Jewish quarter). Other important points of the programme included the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a visit to Schindler’s Factory, and art workshops at the Museum of Contemporary Art MOCAK.

This exchange was about much more than sightseeing. As part of an ongoing inter-school ecology project, students from both countries collaborated on a short film exploring ecological issues of both of their cities (Kraków and Fontainebleau).

The real magic however, happened in the evenings and free time. Every Polish student took their French correspondent out to discover authentic Polish food such as schabowy (breaded pork cutlet), pierogi, and everything in between. A crash course in Polish cuisine that went down very well!

We also spend time together bowling and chilling at the Bagry Lake in the evening.

On our free Saturday, students made the most of their independence, some of us headed to Energylandia (Poland’s biggest theme park!). Others explored the beautiful Ojców National Park, and some chose to spend the day in quiet reflection at Auschwitz-Birkenau, a visit that left a profound and lasting impression on everyone who went.

The exchange was an unforgettable experience for everyone. It helped us improve our language skills, discover new cultures, and create many lasting friendships.

We hope to see our French friends again very soon.

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On the 10th of March, classes 3M1 and 3M2 from our school began their journey to Scotland. Our first stop was the beautiful capital of the Netherlands – Amsterdam. We visited the Van Gogh Museum and walked the streets of the stunning city. Then our group got on the ferry that took us to Newcastle. On the ferry there was a buffet where everybody could find something delicious to eat. From Newcastle we took the bus and drove to Stirling where we spent most of our nights. We visited Stirling Castle – one of the most important castles in Scotland. The next day we explored Edinburgh, visited the Royal Yacht Britannia and had a fun time in the dungeons. We had to rest before the excursion which we went on the 5th day – the Highlands – which were the highlight of the entire trip. We hiked to a beautiful waterfall and saw the famous Glenfinnan Bridge from the Harry Potter movies. The next day we drove to the city of Oxford where we had a guided tour by university students. Our next stop was London – the capital of the United Kingdom, where we had a busy day of sightseeing. First we visited the Science Museum and then the Natural History Museum. We travelled by metro throughout the city, which was a fascinating experience. The guides took us to see the most important places in London, such as Westminster Abbey,  Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and more. We spent our free time in Chinatown, famous for its tasty food. Our journey ended on the 17th of March with a trip through the Eurotunnel and back to Krakow. This was an incredible trip full of adventures, laughter and many great memories, which will certainly stay with us forever.

From 31^st March to 7^th April 2025, classes 1M1 & 2C participated in a trip to England & Scotland via Amsterdam. We took off at around 5pm for an eighteen-hour journey, arriving in Amsterdam at 10am April 1^st.

After disembarking off the coach, we walked to our cruise through the city’s canals. On our way, we passed by the beautiful Centraal Station. We boarded our designated boat and set off for a one-hour cruise. Getting to experience the beauty of the Venice of the North from the water level, we saw stunning bridges, Rembrandt’s house, numerous canal houses, and the city’s old floodgates. Next, we proceeded to the Dam Plaza by the Royal Palace & the Old Cathedral. We continued to the flower market, where we went shopping & for souvenirs. Lastly, we went for lunch at a local restaurant and then got onto the bus, heading to Ijmuiden for our overnight voyage to Newcastle upon Tyne.

We arrived in Great Britain on April 2^nd, went through immigration and drove for two hours to Alnwick. We visited the famous castle, in which the quidditch scenes from Harry Potter took place. Later we ate lunch and explored the local gardens. After getting back on the bus, we finally crossed the border of Scotland and headed to its old capital city – Stirling, where we saw the old monarchy headquarters and the Wallace Monument (although from afar). We returned to Edinburgh, settled in, and got to know our host families.

The next day we drove on a sightseeing tour to the Scottish Highlands. Passing through the glamorous valleys and by the lengthy lakes, we experienced the local nature enriched with elements of the region’s history and culture. After travelling the breathtaking Glen Coe valley, we got to Fort Williams, located right under the highest peak of Great Britain – Ben Nevis. Finally, we arrived at the last stop of the day’s journey – Glenfinnan, where the world-famous viaduct from (again) the Harry Potter series stands.

At 7am April 4^th we set off for Edinburgh – the capital city of Scotland. We got off by the Holyrood Palace – the royal property in the city. Then we proceeded to the Parliament building and entered the Royal Mile – a one-mile road leading to the Edinburgh Castle. Along the way, we came across closes – passages to the lower parts of the city, churches, and the city council buildings. We visited the castle, attended the cannon launch at 1pm and headed for the Scottish Museum. After exploring, we took a walk through the main street, where we did our shopping. In the late afternoon, we got onto the bus and returned to our host families.

On the morning of April 5^th, we gathered early and started our drive to York. Around midday, we arrived at the historic city and met our guides. We wandered over its historic bridge, through a park with signs of roman presence and cathedral remains, and by the former royal estate. Next, we took a walk on the city walls and partially circled the old town. Then we proceeded to the cathedral – one of the largest in Northern Europe, and finished the tour by visiting the Shambles. After sightseeing, we travelled to our hotel in Cambridge.

And then the last day of the trip came… We took off to London, where we got on an Uber Boat and sailed on the Thames from Greenwich to the city centre. We walked by the Big Ben, the Parliament, and the Westminster Abbey. Later, we headed to the Buckingham Palace, crossing through St. James’ Park. Next, we headed for our ride on the London Eye. Afterwards, we explored the exhibitions in the National Gallery, including the world-famous Van Gogh “Sunflowers”, Delaroche’s “The Execution of Lady Jane Grey”, pieces of Rembrandt, Rubens and other well-known artists. Lastly, we strolled through the Piccadilly Circus, China Town & Leicester Square, where we bought souvenirs and went shopping. We took a cruise back to the parking lot and embarked towards the Eurotunnel. By midnight, we drove onto our train and crossed the English Channel.

We spent the next day in the coach – talking, playing & watching movies, making stops every 3-4h. In the late evening, we arrived in Cracow, said bye and all went home. All in all, this trip was an enriching experience and a great occasion for integration. It will surely remain with us for a long time.

On April 11th 2024, classes 1m2,2m1,2m2 i 2i took part in a workshop entitled “Volunteering –  the power of young people in building Europe”. The classes were organized as a part of celebration of European Youth Week. We had the opportunity to talk about volunteering possibilities with the European Union funding and what it looks like, what is required for the application and much more.  We ended the classes with a quiz checking the knowledge we had previously acquired and a workshop during which we had to come up with our own ecological project that we would like to implement in our neighborhood.

From October 2nd to October 9th, 2023, the classes 2M2 and 4B went on a trip to Great Britain. We all gathered on Monday and departed by bus for a 19-hour journey to Amsterdam. From the morning, along with our guide, we explored this beautiful city. We started with a walk along the canals. Then we headed to Dam Square and listened to the city’s history. After a lunch break, we travelled  to Ijmuiden and sailed from there to Newcastle by ferry.

On Wednesday, we visited Stirling Castle, where we could learn about the history of the castle. The weather was not perfect, but the sightseeing compensated for the atmospheric inconveniences. After leaving the castle, we gathered in the parking area to meet the families where we would be staying for the next three days.

The next day, we headed to St. Andrews, where we saw the oldest university in Scotland, the ruins of St. Andrew’s Cathedral, the largest in the country, and walked along the town’s main streets and extensive coastline. Later, we also visited Glamis Castle, which served as inspiration for William Shakespeare to write the tragedy “Macbeth.” It also played an important role in the life of the Queen Mother, as it was her family home.

On Friday, we went to Edinburgh. Our adventure began with the Castle, then we explored the exhibitions at the National Museum of Scotland. Later, we headed towards the Scottish Parliament and Holyrood Palace, which impressed us with its majesty and rich history. We also managed to see the Bear “Wojtek” Monument.

The next city we visited was York, where we were guided by local guides. We had the opportunity to see the cathedral located in the city centre from the inside. York charmed us with its local character and friendly atmosphere.

We spent our last day in London, where we first walked through Hyde Park towards Buckingham Palace. We walked to the London Eye, from where we admired the city’s panorama. Later, we headed towards the Parliament and Big Ben. We saw the royal horses and the royal guard. We spent the rest of the time in Chinatown and the National Gallery.

After a long and productive day, we headed to the Channel Tunnel, through which we passed. After 26 hours on the bus, we officially concluded our trip.

We all returned full of impressions and unforgettable memories.

Joasia and Tamara, 2M2