On October 15, 2026, municipal celebrations of National Education Day were held at the “Muza” Culture and Arts Centre in Nowogrodziec. The ceremony was combined with the presentation of the Nowogrodziec Mayor’s Scholarships for the 2025/2026 school year.
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During the gala, Nowogrodziec Mayor Joanna Świder honored the directors of municipal educational institutions, teachers recognized for their work, and students distinguished by academic, artistic and sports achievements.
The event was attended by school and preschool directors, teachers, students with their parents, and invited guests, including Nowogrodziec Deputy Mayor Andrzej Drąg.
The host of the ceremony was Krzysztof Pysz, director of the School Services Centre in Nowogrodziec, who was also responsible for organizing the event.
Which directors received distinctions?
During the ceremony, the Nowogrodziec Mayor presented distinctions to the directors of municipal educational institutions. Their work, commitment to the operation of the institutions under their supervision, and contribution to the development of local education were recognized.
The distinctions were received by:
- Izabela Żukowska-Maziarz – director of the Public Preschool in Nowogrodziec,
- Karolina Jackowska – director of Józef Piłsudski Primary School in Nowa Wieś,
- Violetta Jaworowska – director of Tadeusz Kościuszko Primary School in Wykroty,
- Edyta Górczak – director of the Mineral Resources Miners Primary School in Czerna,
- Piotr Fedorowicz – director of John Paul II Primary School in Gierałtów,
- Krzysztof Talar – director of John Paul II Primary School in Gościszów,
- Mirosław Kalisz – director of Bolesław Chrobry Primary School in Nowogrodziec.
Awards for teachers. Here is the list of honorees
The Nowogrodziec Mayor’s Awards also went to teachers recognized for their commitment to teaching and educational work.
The honored teachers were:
- Dorota Broda – Public Preschool in Nowogrodziec,
- Elżbieta Brożyna – John Paul II Primary School in Gościszów,
- Marta Cydzik – Bolesław Chrobry Primary School in Nowogrodziec,
- Marzena Drozd – Mineral Resources Miners Primary School in Czerna,
- Renata Dziuba – Bolesław Chrobry Primary School in Nowogrodziec,
- Beata Górska-Herdzik – Bolesław Chrobry Primary School in Nowogrodziec,
- Ewa Izydorczyk – Bolesław Chrobry Primary School in Nowogrodziec,
- Agata Jakubowicz – John Paul II Primary School in Gościszów,
- Dariusz Kril – John Paul II Primary School in Gierałtów,
- Marcelina Król – John Paul II Primary School in Gierałtów,
- Paulina Menke-Olczak – Józef Piłsudski Primary School in Nowa Wieś,
- Barbara Różnicka-Kurek – Public Preschool in Nowogrodziec,
- Michał Sudoł – Bolesław Chrobry Primary School in Nowogrodziec,
- Dorota Waniec – Bolesław Chrobry Primary School in Nowogrodziec,
- Anna Wodas – Józef Piłsudski Primary School in Nowa Wieś,
- Mirosław Zborowski – Bolesław Chrobry Primary School in Nowogrodziec.
Nowogrodziec mayor’s scholarships. Who were among the laureates?
One of the most important parts of the gala was the presentation of scholarships for achievements during the 2025/2026 school year. Students who develop their interests and achieve success in various fields were honored.
Academic scholarships
Academic scholarships were awarded to:
- Zuzanna Gruda – John Paul II Primary School in Gierałtów,
- Iga Korotusz – Bolesław Chrobry Primary School in Nowogrodziec,
- Aleksandra Mierzwa – Mineral Resources Miners Primary School in Czerna,
- Marlena Orawiec – Bolesław Chrobry Primary School in Nowogrodziec,
- Roman Rott – John Paul II Primary School in Gierałtów,
- Lena Szajwaj – Józef Piłsudski Primary School in Nowa Wieś,
- Antonina Szkrabko – Mineral Resources Miners Primary School in Czerna.
Artistic scholarships
The following were honored for artistic achievements:
- Kornelia Janiec – Mineral Resources Miners Primary School in Czerna,
- Hanna Klecha – Mineral Resources Miners Primary School in Czerna.
Sports scholarships
Sports scholarships were awarded to:
- Magdalena Bartuś – Bolesław Chrobry Primary School in Nowogrodziec,
- Dominika Haniszewska – Józef Piłsudski Primary School in Nowa Wieś.
Nowogrodziec Mayor Joanna Świder congratulated all the honored directors, awarded teachers and scholarship recipients. She wished them further success, satisfaction from their efforts, and perseverance in developing their talents and pursuing their next goals.
Young artists performed on stage
The artistic element of the ceremony was a performance by the children’s theater group “Do widzenia”, operating under the artistic direction of Barbara Wągiel. The young performers demonstrated their acting skills and stage sensitivity, receiving a warm welcome from the audience.
The performance enriched the gala while also prompting reflection. The issues addressed in it could become a starting point for further thought and discussion after the ceremony had ended.
The mayor emphasized the importance of education for the municipality’s future and thanked everyone who contributes to the development of the younger generation:
Education is one of the most important investments in the future of our municipality. I thank the directors and teachers for their daily work, commitment and concern for the development of young people, and I congratulate the students on their achievements, passion and perseverance in pursuing their goals. I wish you many more successes, satisfaction from your efforts and continued motivation for further development.