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From Idea to Game – Workshops at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice
01.07.2026 15:57
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.
Educational Trip of Volunteers to Łódź
01.07.2026 15:53
On June 22, a group of volunteers from the State Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oświęcim took part in an educational trip to Łódź.
The trip was organized by the International Centre for Education about Auschwitz and the Holocaust as a reward for their work during the 2025/2026 school year. In our case, this involved transcribing the testimonies of Survivors.
During the visit, participants explored sites connected to the Holocaust (Łódź was home to the second-largest Jewish ghetto). The tour began at Radegast Station, which during World War II served as a freight transshipment point—used both for delivering food to the ghetto and for transporting goods produced by its inhabitants. It was also the arrival point for displaced persons entering the ghetto and the departure point for Jews deported to the Chełmno extermination camp.
The next stop was the Jewish Cemetery (New Cemetery), the largest Jewish necropolis in Europe. During the Holocaust, victims and deceased residents of the ghetto were buried there, including approximately 600 Roma and Sinti deported from Austria.
The final point of the visit was Przemysłowa Street, where during World War II a camp for Polish children operated. Nearby stands the Monument of the Martyrdom of Children, also known as the Broken Heart Monument.
We would like to thank Ms. Katarzyna Marcak and Ms. Kinga Bukowska for organizing the trip.
June Educational Activities as Part of the EU-Funded Project
01.07.2026 16:00
In June 2026, our school carried out further activities within the framework of the EU-funded project “Improving the Quality of Educational Provision at Leon Kruczkowski High School No. 1 in Tychy.” The aim of these initiatives was to develop students’ social, civic, and environmental competencies while fostering attitudes based on respect, responsibility, and openness.
On June 11, 18, and 23, workshops focused on preventing discrimination and violence related to legally protected characteristics were conducted for first-year students. Approximately 80 students participated in the sessions. The workshops, led by school counsellor Ms. Aneta Kołtun and school psychologist Ms. Agnieszka Zdebik, addressed topics such as stereotypes, prejudice, anti-discrimination practices, and the development of respect, tolerance, and responsibility in social relationships.
Another activity was an environmental education workshop held on June 19. Around 20 students from Years 1–3 took part in the event. The workshop, led by Ms. Iwona Wrzos-Stefan, was inspired by the principles of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and focused on raising environmental awareness among young people and promoting responsible attitudes toward the natural environment.
Both initiatives contributed to broadening students’ knowledge, developing their social and civic competencies, strengthening pro-environmental attitudes, and fostering a conscious, responsible, and inclusive school community.
The project is co-financed by the European Union and constitutes an important element of the school’s efforts to support the comprehensive development of its students.
Safe Holidays – Safety Day at I LO
01.07.2026 15:45
On June 22, 2026, our school held a Safety Day aimed at preparing students for a safe and enjoyable summer break while also expanding their knowledge of appropriate behavior in emergency situations.
As part of the event, students attended two presentations led by professionals with extensive experience in safety and rescue services.
In Room 69, students took part in a lecture delivered by Ms. Honorata Bończak, an officer of the Municipal Police in Tychy. During the session, students learned about safe behavior in public spaces, personal responsibility for their decisions, and practical ways to avoid everyday risks and dangers.
The second part of the event took place in the main gymnasium and featured a presentation by Gabriela Dyduch, a graduate of Class 4d2 at our school and currently a lifeguard with WOPR (the Volunteer Water Rescue Service). Drawing on her knowledge and experience, she spoke about water safety and responsible behavior at swimming areas and recreational waters. Students learned essential safety rules, appropriate responses to dangerous situations, and the crucial role lifeguards play in saving lives.
The importance of water safety awareness became especially clear to us very recently. Last weekend, two students from Class 1m, Janek Tomczyk and Eliza Kopera, demonstrated remarkable courage, responsibility, and composure by helping to save the life of a drowning man. Not only did they take effective rescue action, but they also provided first aid until emergency services arrived. Their actions are powerful proof that knowledge, quick thinking, and a willingness to help others can save lives.
We are incredibly proud of Janek and Eliza. Their conduct deserves the highest recognition and serves as an inspiring example of responsibility, bravery, and care for others.
We would like to thank Ms. Honorata Bończak and Gabriela Dyduch for sharing their expertise, delivering engaging presentations, and dedicating their time to our students. We hope that the knowledge gained during this event will help our students enjoy a safe, responsible, and thoughtful summer holiday.
We wish everyone a peaceful, enjoyable, and above all, safe vacation!
Art, Emotions, and Youth – A Special Celebration of the Artistic Year at I LO
01.07.2026 15:31
On the afternoon of June 19, students from our school involved in the vocal Kruczek Artistic Group and the actors of the school theatre group zTheMaskowani brought the artistic year to a memorable close with an outstanding performance.
A large audience gathered to take part in this special event, which provided many moving moments and unforgettable emotions. The Kruczek Artistic Group presented an inspiring concert featuring both well-known songs and fresh interpretations. The young performers captivated the audience with their energy, talent, and authenticity.
The second part of the evening featured Youth, a theatrical performance prepared by the zTheMaskowani theatre group. Filled with powerful emotions and meaningful reflections, the play received enthusiastic praise from the audience. Through their moving performances, the actors explored the experiences, dreams, anxieties, and challenges faced by today’s young generation.
We would like to thank our students for having the courage to share what matters most to them. Through singing, music, and theatre, they express their needs, fears, anger, hopes, and joys. By using their talents, they teach us sensitivity, empathy, and openness toward others.
It was a beautiful evening that demonstrated the power of art and the immense value it brings to our school community.
We would like to thank all performers, the leaders of the artistic groups, and our guests for being with us and for sharing these exceptional moments together.