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Limerick Polish School celebrates 10 years serving the local community
Limerick Polish School celebrates 10 years serving the local community. Photo: Anna Hurkowska
Limerick Polish School celebrated 10 years of shaping young minds in the city at the Julian Tuwim Academy
A special celebration was held in Limerick City to mark a decade of the Polish School, which has helped shape young minds through its Saturday school at the Julian Tuwim Academy.
The school brought together students past and present, families, and supporters for a memorable occasion, with the anniversary event taking place at the Oakwood Hotel in Shannon, which saw almost 80 people attend the special event. The evening featured music, poetry, presentations, heartfelt speeches, cake and champagne, creating the perfect celebration for members of the local Polish community and invited guests.
The event was attended by the Polish Consul Michał Wybirał, Honorary Polish Consul in Limerick Gerard O’Neill, and Kamila Dobrzyńska of the Polish Consular Office. Local parish priest Father Krzysztof also attended, along with parents, current students, former students, school friends and sponsors who have supported the academy over the past decade.
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Former school principal Małgorzata Halwa-Zderkiewicz and deputy principal Monika Marendowska travelled from Poland especially for the celebration where many memories were shared of the school’s earlier years, and guests enjoyed a multimedia presentation alongside artistic performances from current and former students of the Julian Tuwim Academy.
A highlight of the evening was a recital by Anna Bańko, who captivated the audience with a versatile vocal performance in both Polish and English. Parent Iwona Pietruszkiewicz also showcased her talents with a poetry recital, while the Bartnik family performed music by artists including Stanisław Soyka and Sanah.
The Polish School in Limerick began operations on January 6, 2007. Its initiator was Ms Dorota Wańdoch, who first recognised the need for a school in Limerick where children could learn Polish, geography, and Polish history. For the first six months, the school had 86 students studying under the watchful eye of four teachers and it has grown ever since.
Students at Limerick Primary School attend school once a week, on Saturdays, and follow a supplementary curriculum. Students also attend Irish schools.
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