THIRD SESSION OF THE ŚWILCZA YOUTH COUNCIL

 THIRD SESSION OF THE ŚWILCZA YOUTH COUNCIL

 On 5 February, another meeting of the Świlcza Youth Council was held. Our school was represented by councillors Natalia Daleka and Franciszek Uszyński. During the meeting, many important issues were discussed, including the safety of children and young people in winter, cooperation between young people from the municipality and the organisation of sporting and integration events.

Our councillors drafted and submitted a motion concerning the risks of air pollution, monitoring and supervision of municipal services in environmental matters.

 

A HISTORY LESSON WITH A DIFFERENCE

 A HISTORY LESSON IN AN UNUSUAL FORM

During history class, Year 8 pupils learned about youth subcultures that we encounter every day, both in Polish society and when visiting other countries. They prepared presentations and costumes, and discussed their views, similarities and differences. Everyone tried very hard and did a great job.

GLOBAL EDUCATION WEEK

 Global Education Week is a worldwide campaign aimed at understanding contemporary challenges and inspiring hope and action for a more just world.

This year, Global Education Week took place from 17 to 24 November, and the slogan for this year's edition was ‘Together towards a just, peaceful and sustainable future’.

Our school joined the campaign ‘Global interdependence in our school’. As part of the Global Education Week celebrations with Polska Akcja Humanitarna (Polish Humanitarian Action), students from classes VIIA and VIIB took up important, current topics that stimulated critical thinking and initiated discussions about global interdependencies and our place in the world. The classes were conducted on the basis of selected materials sent by Polska Akcja Humanitarna.

We received a certificate of participation for the participation of students from classes 7a and 7b in the ‘Global Interdependencies in Our School’ campaign, conducted as part of Global Education Week. Participation in such events is a sign of civic responsibility and awareness of global interdependencies. It allows us to better understand them, recognise their impact on everyday life and make informed decisions. It is also a great example for the younger generation, encouraging them to follow suit.

SAVING ENERGY AND WATER

 During the parent–teacher meeting, we prepared a special exhibition of students’ artwork about saving energy and water. The display shows creative posters, drawings, and collages encouraging eco‑friendly habits at home and at school. Students used bright colours and strong messages to remind everyone about the importance of protecting our planet. Parents had the opportunity to walk around the exhibition and admire the hard work and imagination of their children. 

The exhibition inspired many families to talk about simple, everyday actions that can help save energy and water.

GREEN ECOACADEMY

 Experiments with food colouring are a great way to introduce children to the world of science through play. Thanks to simple and colourful experiments, children can discover the principles of chemistry and physical phenomena in a way that is both educational and fascinating.

The first experiment the pupils were able to investigate was the effect of washing-up liquid on dyes in milk. The aim of the experiment was to show how the liquid reacts with the fats in milk and how this affects the movement of molecules and the spread of dyes. The next experiment involved mixing dyes in shaving foam. The aim of the experiment was to show how dyes spread in the porous structure of the foam and to observe the mixing of colours and how colourful patterns can be easily created and physical phenomena observed.

CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM IN KOLBUSZOWA

 

CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM IN KOLBUSZOWA

     On 19 December 2025, pupils from grades V and VI took part in a unique Christmas Eve celebration at the open-air museum in Kolbuszowa. During the trip, they learned about the Christmas traditions of the old countryside, viewing beautifully decorated rooms and listening to interesting stories about Christmas customs. They sang Christmas carols together and had the opportunity to taste traditional Christmas Eve dishes prepared according to old recipes. The meeting at the open-air museum was not only an interesting history lesson, but also an opportunity to experience the Christmas atmosphere together in a unique place. This day will long remain in the memory of the participants as one full of joy and festive spirit.

 

II MEETING - ŚWILCZA YOUTH COUNCIL

 

On 10 December, the second away meeting of the Świlcza Youth Council was held. 

Our representatives Oliwia Bułas, Natalia Daleka, Franciszek Uszyński and their supervisor Filip Nowicki participated in the meeting.

This time, we were guests at the historic palace of the Prison Service Training Centre in Olszanica in the Bieszczady Mountains. Thanks to the kindness of Lieutenant Colonel Adam Nieznański, we were able to hold our meeting in this unique place. Here, we learned about the functioning and history of the centre and the secrets of the work of this formation.

The meeting was also an opportunity to summarise the educational project ‘With Marshal Piłsudski on history’ run by the municipality of Świlcza together with the Podkarpackie Teacher Education Centre and the Piłsudski Association. The aim of the project was to popularise history through a series of meetings, workshops and open lessons.