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Why is it worth

„I never would have imagined that something so enclosed and tight as an institution could be a vestibule or waiting room to an indefinable, never-ending field of knowledge. In agreement with the words of one teacher, Tomasz Wroczyński, who told us, “Drink the golden honey of knowledge from my mouth,” I am still drinking this metaphorical drink, which has now permanently resided in my veins. This place, this school, is a toast before the long feast of life.”
– Ignacy Kotkowski

„I can safely say, that thanks to the help of the excellent teachers of the Private Grammar School N^o32, I managed to get places at three faculties at the University of Warsaw. I can fully recommend this school to all of those who would like to achieve something in life, meet interesting people and learn in a friendly atmosphere.”

– Weronika Rochacka

„A school which is different from all others. It is different because it is a pleasure to go to it, which cannot be said about most other schools. This must be said about the school, as it is a place where one spends a lot of time, not only during break times.” – Paulina Łącka

„I was captivated by the warm, family atmosphere. We always knew that we were in good hands. My teachers were lecturers from the University of Warsaw and from the Medical Academy; these were wise and competent people. Private Grammar School N^o32 is a fantastic school for those who want to learn, who know how to make the most out of the opportunities that are offered.” – Małgosia Przybylik

„Private Grammar School N^o32 guaranteed me a high standard of education, linked with tolerance. The benevolent attitude of teachers towards their pupils made us gain knowledge in an inspiring atmosphere. I recommend this school to those who want to creatively develop their interests.” – Wojtek Zembaty

„Private Grammar School N^o32 is a place where I liked to be in, a place made by clever, understanding, but also demanding people, who want to develop and feed their interests and achieve the maximum.”
– Joanna Dyakowska

„I would not change this job for any other. The contact that I get with young people gives me a huge satisfaction, even when it is
a difficult one. Indeed, it is in these circumstances that it is most challenging and satisfying.”

– Paulina Włoszczowska

“Work in our school affords me the possibility of discovering and developing attributes within me such as openness, a distance to myself and tolerance of other people’s viewpoints. Almost every day, there are situations that teach me to be objective, as well as working above personal sympathies and antipathies. I believe that during lessons, I do not only try to teach others, but I try to find out something new within myself. That is why it is important to respect the opinions and interpretations that are different from my own, provided they are well argued, while rewarding the participation of those more unruly pupils. The most interesting moments are always those when there is not just one right answer. It shows us that one can look at the same problem from various perspectives, and most importantly, it becomes a real inspiration for the future.”

– Angelika Woźniak

„What have the pupils taught me?

Above all, to be consistent, which in itself is a very difficult skill. Thanks to the contact with my pupils, I am always practising the art of diplomacy. Everyday I am taught humility, as well as the fact that the world does not function in a binary system, but is a lot more complex. The most important, as well as the most difficult aspect, is that one must lead by example for teaching to be most effective. This is something that I wish for you and for myself.”

– Marzena Leśniewska

„I do not think I would ever dare lay out colours in such a way. She was the one who did it, and the effect was incredible.”

– Jan Balcerzak, teacher of Visual Arts

„Initially, I was learning out of respect for the teachers. Later on, they informed me that one must learn purely out of respect for oneself.”

– School leaver, Lara Gessler

„I am a happy student in my second year of journalism at Kingston University (England). I consider my decision to study abroad as one of the best choices of my life. The high standard of teaching and the interesting programme means that every day I willingly come out from under the covers and with quick steps I get to my activities. It is not only the fact that I am at a good college which stops me feeling an erratic urge to return to my family comforts (among many others,
a communal laundry basket, which not only do I have to sort by myself, but it also causes a growth in the amount of clean clothes in my cupboard). You spend around 3-5 hours daily at university. If you add to that the time you spend learning at home or in the library (depending on your needs and more importantly, the willingness of certain individuals), it leaves at least half a day for your own entertainment, getting to know people and the whole world, and doing everything that comes to mind (unfortunately, laundry and cooking as well). Let us not forget that after completing such studies, your grasp of the language is impeccable and you have created heaps of contacts from all the possible (and impossible) countries of the world, and most probably you do not have to worry about money, because you can get employed almost anywhere. Now without going any further, I would like to jump to the most important point, and I would say this: if it were not for the fact that
I went to the Private Grammar School No32 in the name of Jean Monnet, I would have probably stayed in Poland, I would not have had any idea about all of this, and despite that fact that my mum would have been doing my laundry, I would have lost out on the greatest experience of my life, and perhaps the chance for a good job. I heartily recommend to everyone the school on ul. Abramowskiego, where there are amazing teachers and from where all the roads to your dreams start from.
- Michał Gładecki, student of Kingston University”

“After many years… Today I was rushing down ul. Górska, in soaked-through trainers, after an exam in “the philosophical basis of teaching”… I walked past the black gate (wasn’t it green once?), the Headmistress’ office had a window opened, there was a colourful net curtain in the former PE hall, and it was dark in the room with the bat… It was pouring down with rain, everything was wet… I started to smile to myself, thinking back to “those good old days that have passed”, to everything which once made my Grammar School. I never spoke out, rather, I had always tried to hide myself as much as possible, but
„I would listen, I would listen a lot and take in what those cleverer than me wanted to give me. This was not only knowledge, not only news, but above all, values, personality, charisma, zest… so the most important aspects, I reckon. Whenever anyone asks me, “Teaching? Why teaching?” I think to myself, “Because I know how important it is for a young person to have someone who is a wise reassurance; I received that and I would like to pass that on further.”
I returned home, turned on the computer and typed, “Hanna Piskorska” and I found it… I looked through the photos of those smiling faces,
I read about Grzegorzewice, Gardzienice, and how I wanted to be able to go back for a while… to those small fears of Latin, to doing the splits in PE, to lessons of Polish language and to those walls… The problem is that, going back to the past is not really possible, so those memories, those beautiful memories, are what remain. There is a section on the Grammar School’s website called “Appraisals”, and so, to avoid this being a one-way process, I would like to thank above all: The Headmistress – for this place; Dr Tomasz Wroczyński and Dr Paweł Stępień – for their passion… After many years of listening to Radio 3’s Literary Puzzle, there was a certain question asked. I grabbed the phone and I was rejoicing under my breath, “I know it, I know it, I know it
– we had it in Polish”. And so from Grammar School onwards, my love for literature flourished. Many thanks to Mr Dariusz Piwowarski, for his enthusiasm and the skilful way in which he raised my self esteem, and for the fact that every day I wake up early in the morning and hurry with my exercise mat to yoga classes… My thanks also go out to Mrs Małgorzata Czerkawskiej, for the feeling of safety that she provided! Many thanks to all of those who were there at that time… Now I can hear playing Maryla Rodowicz’s “It is all in the past and will never come back, despite how much has happened…” Thank you!

Ania – school leaver many years ago.”

„Dear Headmistress,

Thank you for the meeting; I am full of admiration in seeing what happens at the school. Today was amazing, I regret that time was so short. I thought to myself, “A school leaver from such a Grammar School must surely obtain a master’s degree.” It is an uncommon feeling to suddenly find oneself in the corridor of a Grammar School, seeing all the smiling faces of young people. You can see their motivation! Why is this… is it because they have wise teachers? Warm regards,
Ania – a school leaver, after some ordeal, but who bounced back.”