John Paul 2 in Calgary

The Blessed John Paul II Polish School in Calgary is true to its roots, it retains Polish culture and has enriched it for over 75 years. It gives certain right direction in the upbringing of children and young people, while being faithful to its roots, teaches to love God and its Homeland, the two most important aspects every human being’s life.

It was founded in 1934 with the aim to educate the young generation, propagating love for God and Poland by teaching the mother tongue, showing the beauty and depth of Polish literature, the length of Poland’s history, a thousand years of Christian tradition, also by enriching the spirit in young people and shaping characters by the truth of God, explained to religion classes.

Polish School Students actively participate in the life of the Polish community, both in Calgary as well as other parts of Canada, they also travel to Poland to attend Dance Festivals, often winning first place.

They also take part in religious and patriotic ceremonies such as the May 3 Academy, November 11, “Jasełka”, theatrical performances, Adam Mickiewicz Contests, meetings with veterans, Recitation Competitions, Days of Young Talents, Scouts are also present in the school, children belong to the choir “Laetare” and religious organizations. They also take part in Sunday Masses for children, Way of the Cross, “Majówce”.

The Blessed John Paul II Polish School has a prosperous and modern library teaching aids.

The school has a student government and school newspaper “Hejnał Uczniowski” which talks about current affairs in the school, learning, interesting events and anniversaries.

The administration of the Polish School pays attention to the overall development of the school, teachers with commitment to the implementation of the program, and parents, specifically the Parents’ Committee, helps with great dedication in the financial development of the school, such as organizing a Valentine’s Day party.

Big words of praise are also due to the priests of the Christ’s Society for Polish Migrants who all serve the elderly and the youth with dedication, exercising care oveer the school and directing its development.

Words of thanks are also directed to the Dominican Sisters, who from the beginning were a part of the teaching and educating our children and youth, bravely pointing the way to God and propagating love for the Motherland.

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