Closing event in Poland

The activity began in Krakow, where delegations from six project partner schools were scheduled to meet. They participated in workshops in Nowa Huta, a district of Kraków with a population of 200,000, built as an ideal socialist-realist city. During their time there, they embarked on a Kraków Communism Tour, a journey through Poland's communist past. 

The next item on the agenda was a meeting in Sędziszów Małopolski, the location of the Polish partner school. The guests were welcomed at the Town Hall, where the program included a speech by the town mayor, Bogusław Kmieć, an introduction of the delegations, a presentation on Poland’s Solidarity Movement by Tomasz Przywara, a history teacher, musical performances by school artists who were students from a musical called “New York, New York,” staged in March of the same year. This was followed by a concise project summary by Lars Johansson, the main project coordinator, a brief account of major events during the mobilities to their respective countries given by each delegation, and a presentation of the project’s achievements. Additionally, there was a visit to significant historical sites in Sędziszów Małopolski, including the Jewish cemetery where 400 Jews were tragically killed by the Nazis in 1944 during the liquidation of the local ghetto, and the Capuchin Monastery, which serves as a local spiritual center and is favored by the locals.

The subsequent step involved a visit to Rzeszów Airport, a major global transportation hub for people and goods, especially in relation to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. President Zelensky granted Rzeszów the status of a “rescuer city” due to its support in aiding Ukrainians fleeing from the war. The visit encompassed a guided tour of the area, a transfer to Rzeszów city center, and a stroll around town to witness its transformation from a small provincial town before World War II to its current status as a hub for aviation and education. A guided tour of the “Rzeszów Cellars” Underground Tourist Route was also conducted to provide insights into the city and region's history and culture.

 

During their visit to the Polish school, Norwegian history teachers prepared a lesson on Scandinavian history. This lesson, which took place on the meeting's final day, engaged students participating in the Erasmus+ project. They found the lesson both highly interesting and enjoyable.