On 2 July, the anniversary of the establishment of the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Oświęcim, an award ceremony was held in the Sauna Building to honor the ten recipients of the Award the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Director', "If There Were No Ten…".
The award is presented to volunteers from around the world in recognition of their selfless work in helping preserve the memory of the Holocaust.
This year, one of the honorees is Emilia Troszok, a 2025 graduate of the Leon Kruczkowski  Secondary School in Tychy. A volunteer at the Museum since 2023, Emilia has supported the work of the Archives as well as educational and commemorative events, as stated in the award citation.
A report on the ceremony is available on the Museum's website:
https://www.auschwitz.org/muzeum/aktualnosci/laureaci-nagrody-dla-wolontariuszy-miejsca-pamieci-gdyby-zabraklo-dziesieciu,2728.html
Emilia, congratulations on this well-deserved distinction!
 

We are immensely proud to announce that two students from our high school, Eliza Kopera and Jan Tomczyk, were invited to the Presidential Palace, where they received official recognition for their heroic actions in saving the life of a drowning man.
During the ceremony, the First Lady of the Republic of Poland, Marta Nawrocka, met with the young heroes and thanked them for their courage, sense of responsibility, and willingness to help another person in need.
On behalf of the President of the Republic of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, the students were awarded the Medal for Sacrifice and Courage. The decorations were presented by Minister Adam Andruszkiewicz, who emphasized Eliza's and Jan's exemplary conduct and the significance of their lifesaving actions.
The heroic response of our students, who rescued a drowning man from Barbara Pond in Katowice, has been recognized not only by the local community, emergency services, and local government authorities, but also by the highest authorities of the Republic of Poland.
We are incredibly proud of Eliza and Jan. Their courage, composure, and selfless willingness to help are a wonderful reflection of the compassion, responsibility, and values that we strive to foster within our school community.
We warmly congratulate our students on this exceptional honor and wish them continued success and lasting fulfillment in helping others.
Photos: Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Poland
 

On June 26, the official end-of-year ceremony for the 2025/2026 school year took place. For students of Years 1, 2, and 3, it marked a moment of reflection on many months of intensive learning, hard work, the development of passions, and numerous achievements. After a demanding school year, the entire school community is now beginning its long-awaited summer break.
The ceremony began with a welcome address to students, teachers, parents, and invited guests. The event was hosted by students from Classes 1d1 and 1d2, who ensured the smooth and professional course of the celebration.
A summary of the past school year was presented by the Headteacher, Ms. Joanna Wojtynek, who highlighted the most important achievements of our school community. In her speech, she presented impressive academic results, high class GPAs, and individual student successes, emphasizing their diligence, consistency, and commitment. It was an excellent opportunity to proudly reflect on the results of shared efforts by students, teachers, and parents.
The ceremony was enriched by a performance from the Kruczek Artistic Group, whose musical contribution created a unique atmosphere and added a special character to the end-of-year celebration.
As tradition dictates, students who achieved the highest academic results were honored during the event. The most outstanding students received book prizes from the Headteacher in recognition of their year-long effort, perseverance, and academic achievements, while in classrooms they were presented with their certificates by their form tutors.
A particularly moving moment of the ceremony was the recognition of students from Class 1M – Eliza Kopera and Janek Tomczyk – who demonstrated extraordinary heroism by saving the life of a drowning man the previous weekend. Their courage, composure, and ability to provide first aid were met with great admiration from the entire school community. The ceremony was attended by the mothers of our young heroes, Ms. Hanna Kopera and Ms. Anna Tomczyk.
The event was also attended by the Mayor of Tychy, Mr. Maciej Gramatyka, who once again personally thanked Eliza and Janek for their heroic actions, emphasizing that they serve as a model of responsibility, courage, and readiness to help others. On behalf of the City Council and the residents of Tychy, he expressed gratitude for their actions, and the audience responded with a long standing ovation. He concluded his speech by wishing all students, teachers, and staff a peaceful, safe, and enjoyable holiday.
The ceremony was also attended by representatives of the emergency and rescue services: Mr. Łukasz Pach – Director of the Regional Emergency Medical Service in Katowice; Mr. Paweł Nowicki – Representative of the Director of the Regional Emergency Medical Service in Katowice; Mr. Krzysztof Wójcik – President of the Silesian Volunteer Water Rescue Service; and Mr. Paweł Ciepliński – Vice President of the Silesian Volunteer Water Rescue Service.
Representatives of the Emergency Medical Service and the Water Rescue Service thanked Eliza and Janek for their courage, composure, and exemplary reaction in a life-threatening situation. In recognition of their heroic deed, they were awarded medals for special merit in saving human life. This was a deeply symbolic and emotional moment highlighting the significance of their actions. As an additional gesture of recognition, Janek received a funded lifeguard certification course, while Eliza received an advanced lifeguard course, enabling them to further develop their lifesaving skills.
Another exceptional distinction was the awarding of university admission “index cards” to Eliza and Janek, granted in recognition of their extraordinary contribution to saving human life. This remarkable gesture demonstrated that courage, responsibility, and willingness to help others are values recognized and appreciated beyond the school environment.
The Headteacher, together with form tutor Ms. Natalia Nowosad, presented gifts, and the Kruczkowska Artistic Group performed a song for them – “Flashlight” by Jessie J.
Eliza and Janek, thank you once again!
After the official part, the ceremony transitioned into its artistic segment, celebrating the end of the school year through music and performance. It began with a performance by Mr. Szymon Jurczyński and his band, featuring Hanna Łaski, Lena Flasińska, Hanna Najda, and Lena Skibińska, performing “Good Riddance” by Green Day. Vocals were performed by Melania Lowne–Hughes. This was followed by a film created by Filip Borkowski, showcasing school events and summarizing the passing school year. Finally, the highlight of the event was a joint performance by the Kruczek Artistic Group and Mr. Jurczyński’s band, performing “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen. Special thanks were extended to Bartosz Stroiński, Jakub Szweda, and Paweł Czerwik for technical support of the event.
This year’s end-of-year ceremony was not only an opportunity to summarize academic achievements but also a beautiful lesson in the values that form the foundation of our school community – responsibility, empathy, courage, and mutual respect.
We would like to thank all students for their year-long effort, teachers for their dedication and daily commitment, parents for their support, and everyone who contributes to the life of our school. And so—this is the end. No more quizzes, tests, or oral exams. Summer begins!
We wish everyone a sunny, joyful, adventure-filled, and above all safe holiday. See you in September!
 

During the June session of the Tychy City Council on June 25, 2026, special thanks and recognition were awarded to Janek Tomczyk and Eliza Kopera, students of Class 1M (International Baccalaureate) at I Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. Leona Kruczkowskiego in Tychy.
The ceremony was also attended by the school principal, Ms. Joanna Wojtynek, the class tutor of 1M, Ms. Natalia Nowosad, and the Physical Education and Safety Education teacher, Marcin Nycz, who proudly accompanied their students during this exceptional event.
As a reminder, on Sunday, June 21, Janek and Eliza demonstrated extraordinary courage, responsibility, and composure by rescuing a drowning man at Barbara Pond in Katowice. Without hesitation, they pulled the man to shore, began cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and remained in contact with emergency services via the 112 emergency number until professional rescuers arrived. Thanks to their quick response, a human life was saved.
During the City Council session, our students were formally honored for their heroic actions. Special words of appreciation were addressed to them by the Mayor of Tychy, Maciej Gramatyka, who thanked them for their courage, sense of responsibility, and readiness to help another person. A moving moment of the ceremony was the standing ovation—council members, guests, and residents present in the chamber rewarded Janek and Eliza with loud applause, expressing their respect and admiration for their deed.
This exceptional recognition demonstrates that the actions of our students have become an inspiration for the entire local community. Their behavior shows the immense value of empathy, composure, and the ability to act in life-threatening situations.
We are extremely proud of Janek and Eliza. Their actions prove that true heroism is not defined by age, but by the willingness to act when another human being is in need.
We warmly congratulate our students and thank them for a powerful example of humanity that will remain in the memory of our school community for a long time.
Photo: Kamil Peszat / tychy.pl
 

On Wednesday, June 24, students from Class 2e had the opportunity to take part in inspiring workshops at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice.
During the sessions, students learned about the process of creating board games—from the initial idea all the way to the finished product. Working in teams, they designed their own games based on original concepts, developed gameplay rules, created game components, and tested their ideas in practice.
Each stage of the work required creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. The students continuously refined their projects until they were ready to sit down and play their own games together.
The workshops provided an excellent opportunity to develop imagination, teamwork, and insight into the principles of game design. It was a creative, active, and highly engaging experience.
We would like to thank the organizers for the engaging sessions and the inspiring experience.