Polska Szkoła Sobotnia im. Bł. Ks. Jerzego Popiełuszki

About the school

The Blessed Father Jerzy Popiełuszko Polish Saturday School in Derby, CT, was founded in 1986 by Father Roman Górowski. The school operates under the patronage of the Association of Parents and Friends of the Polish Saturday School and is part of the St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Derby. The main goal of the school is to teach the Polish language, history, and geography of Poland, as well as to familiarize students with the culture and traditions of their ancestral country.

Curriculum

The school offers classes for approximately 140 students in preschool, kindergarten, grades 1-8, high school, and Polish-English classes. Classes are held on Fridays and Saturdays and last for 4 lesson hours. The program is implemented during 128 lesson hours throughout the school year.

History

The school was established at the initiative of Father Roman Górowski, and its patron is the martyr Father Jerzy Popiełuszko. Since its inception, the school has utilized a school building constructed in 1914, which is owned by the parish.

Extracurricular activities

The school conducts extracurricular activities such as the UFFO Theater and an art club. Since 2008, catechesis has been conducted in Polish, and students receive the sacrament of First Holy Communion during the Polish mass at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Derby.

Events and achievements

The school organizes charity events "Children – to Children" and participates in the Pulaski Parade in New York. In 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014, and 2016, the school's teachers were awarded the KEN Medal.