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
