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2. Poland is located in the middle of Europe. Poland is bordered by Germany to the West, the Czech Republic and
Slovakia to the south, Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east, Russia and the Baltic Sea to the north. The Polish
flag is white-reddish. The Polish emblem is a white eagle. Poland has a population of over 38 million people. The total
area of Poland is 312 thousands square kilometers, making ninth largest country in Europe.
3. Warsaw by night
The central square in
Warsaw
Warsaw is located on the Vistula River
It’s population about 1.700.000!
Symbol of Warsaw
4. Poland has a very long history.
It is over 1000 year!
Long time ago POLAND
was a big kingdom
with great dynasties of kings.Boleslaus I the Brave
Ladislaus Jagiello
Casimir the Great
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6. Winter is
cold, white
and snowy…
Autumn is colorful
and rainy…
Spring is green and
wonderfully fragrant…
Summer is mild and warm…
30. The Underground Salt Cathedral of Poland with 3.5 kilometers underground route for
visitors that includes historic statues, sculptures, crystal chandeliers, unusual lake.
38. Cynkow is a part of the Jura Krakowsko-Czestochowska. This
amazing upland region (usually called Jura) is situated in the
south and central part of Poland (tight strand between
Czestochowa in the north and Krakow in the south). The lie of
the land is enormously varied.
39. Krakowska Upland is the undulating land with numerous rocks cut by a big amount of
valleys with steep, rocky faces. In the central part of Jura we see numerous ranges of
hills covered with picturesque calcareous rocks (inselbergs) having unusual shapes.
Those inselbergs - single rocks or sometimes whole ranges are most characteristic for
Jura. They are usually seen as the tops of high and steep hills.
In such places people built their castles and watchtowers, making use of walls of the rocks,
steep slopes and their inaccessibility. One of the example of such strongholds is Eagle Foretop.
Because of its unusual landscape and defense advantages Jura was appreciated in the course of
history. The process of building the system of fortifications had already started in early middle
ages. Under the rule of Kazimierz the Great a system of fortifications was built between
Krakow and Czestochowa, which for three centuries successfully protected Poland. At that time
many castles were built on the top of inaccessible peaks. Nowadays scenic ruins of the castles
are one of the symbols of Jura.
40. The biggest castle is in Ogrodzieniec and the other - a bit smaller - is in Olsztyn.
Especially popular are twin castles – Mirów and Bobolice – connected by rocky
ridge.
Castle in Mirów
Castle in Olsztyn
Castle in Bobolice
Castle in Rzędkowice
41. Along the line of castles and towers 2 fantastic trails have been marked : Eagle’s Foretops Trail (Szlak
Orlich Gniazd, with: Piaskowa Skala castle, palaces in Pilica and Zloty Potok, and ruins of Ojców, Rabsztyn,
Bydlin, Smoleń, Ogrodzieniec, Morsko, Bobolice, Mirów, Ostrężnik i Olsztyn castles) and Jura’s Fortresses
Trail (Szlak Warowni Jurajskich).
Beside that there are plenty of interesting and worth seeing attractions, like: Museum of Fire-fighters
(Alwernia), Jura’s Museum (Smolen), Regional Museum (Iwanowice), Nature History Museum (Ogrodzieniec),
Ojcowski National Park Museum, Region of Krzeszowice Museum (Krzeszowice) and Open – air Ethnographic
Museum (Wygielzow). While being there you cannot miss beautiful palaces in Balice (from the end of the
17th century), in Wola Gustowska (from the middle of the 16th century) and Potockich Palace in
Krzeszowice (from the end of the 19th century) with amazing park (about 1500 tree species you will find
there).
Muzeum in Janów
Church in Czestochowa
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43. The most characteristic part of that area are “Kras” (the process of erosion of rocks
caused by water and carbon dioxide, weathering) forms created by Jurassic limestone
dissolved in water. One of the typical “Kras” forms are “Kras” caves where archeologists
found Neolithic objects.
The most famous is Lokietek’s Cave. According to the legends this is the place
where Wladyslaw Lokietek found his shelter during fights over Polish throne.
44. This is the place where a lot of rivers
have their sources: Warta, Czarna
Przemsza, Pilica, Szreniawa.
The last most important element of the
Jurassic landscape are large sandy soils
being the remains of rivers and glacier.
At the edges of Jura, between Bledow
and Klucze there’s Bledowska Desert
called Polish Sahara. It’s surrounded by
pine forest and the dunes are being
slowly overgrown by grass.
Kras elements of the landscape have
had a great influence on the variety and
development of flora and fauna.
Leached soil constitutes about 60% of
the Upland. This area is grown mostly by
pine forests but single deciduous trees
are also seen in that area.
45. There are many species of plants which are hardly seen
anywhere else in our country. Those are: bladdernut and
blooming ivy growing only in very hot places.
bladdernut blooming ivy
46. Endemic species that are growing only on the area of Krakowsko-
Czestochowka Upland are: scurvy-grass and bedstraw growing only
on shadowy and steep faces of rocky inselbergs.
scurvy-grass bedstraw
47. Other plants like birches are also common in this area but they
are not endemic species.
birches
48. Characteristic for Jura are protected plants like: English yew,
mezereum, bladdernut, ivy, wind flower, silver thistle and germander.
English yew
mezereum
wind flower
silver thistle
germander
49. Fauna of the Jura is very rich and varied. We can find there species typical of mixed forests, dry
rocky hills and landscapes cultivated by the human. Mammals are represented by about 50 species
among which there are: martens (protected), squirrels, weasel (protected), hazel dormouse, mouse,
edible dormouse, hamsters and the others. In bigger forests deer, foxes, badgers and boars live.
weasel
squirrels
hazel dormouse
mouse
edible dormouse
hamsters
deer
foxes
boar
50. The most interesting mammals are bats mainly lesser horseshoe bat and
greater mouse-eared bat.
200 species of birds are recognized on the area of the Upland. There are a few
species of owls, thrush, yellow wagtail and the others. There are not many hawks.
thrush
52. Among 7 species of reptiles protected are: smooth snake
(which likes sunny areas) and sand lizard.
There are 16 species of amphibians living on the Jura. To this
group belong: smooth newt, the common toad and common frog.
53. Cynkow is a village in Kozieglowy district.
History of Kozieglowy dates back to
middle ages. The name of the village
comes from its establisher who had
three grey goat heads in his emblem.
Probably it looked like this:
One of the later owners of the grounds –
Nicolas of the noble clan of Foxes, to
protect himself from invaders started
building fortified castle. Probably it had
already existed in XIII-XIV century.
According to archeologists it looked like
this:
54. In XIII century the castle was attacked by Tatars retreating from
Czestochowa. Despite being besieged for the whole day the people didn’t give
up. Invaders decided to besiege the castle as long as the people in the castle
had nothing to eat. At that time by the cover of night the owner of the castle
managed to escape to Wozniki. In the dungeon of the castle there had been
numerous treasures which were buried under the debris. According to the
legend they have been protected by the guardian who doesn’t let anybody to
take them. Finally the castle was destroyed by retreating Swedish troops in
1655. Today we can see only the remains of the castle.
As a result of the partition of Poland in XVIII century this district was
annexed to Russia. In 1914 those grounds were taken by Prussia and were ruled
by them until 1918. As WWII began Kozieglowy and surrounding areas got
under the rule of the Reich until 19 February 1945 when Red Army started
occupying those grounds. In 1975 administrative reform determined present
borders of the district. The head of the district is a mayor, at present this
function is held by Mr Jacek Sleczka.
Cynkow is situated near such villages like: Markowice, Winowno, Huta Stara,
Rzeniszow, Wojslawice, Zabijak.
The earliest information about Cynkow is dated to XIV century.
55. „Czinków has a tumultuous history. In 1444 Zbigniew Oleśnicki –
Bishop of Krakow bought this land from the Prince of Cieszyn. From
1443 to 1790 the goods of the hair of Kozieglowy land (including
Cynkow) belonged to the Krakow’s bishops. Thanks to the Four Years’
Sejm’s act the Siewierz Dutchy and Cynkow were recognised as
Polish grounds.
First information about the village was to be found in the document
from 1372. Later Barlomiej – the first village leader - bought more
ground from Krystyn I on 12.11.1409. In XV century Jan Dlugosz
wrote that Cynkow village belonged to Kozieglowy parish. People
cultivated the ground and paid predial tithe to the church and the
parish priest. There wasn’t any inns, any gardens or any manors.
56. The area of the village covers about 1176 hectare of land.
There are about 1290 men and women.
forester’s
lodge
fire station
57. The most interesting Cynkow’s monument is St. Lawrence Church from
XVII century which is recognised as grade A building. It was built by
Walenty Ruraj in 1631. the church stands alone 600 metres from the
village. In 1977 a parish in Cynkow was established, separating those
grounds from the Kozieglowy parish. The first parish priest was Zygmunt
Pilarczyk. Later in 1983 the chapel was built next to the presbytery. From
1995 the masses have been celebrated in new God’s Mother the Queen of
Poland Church which was blessed in 1991. However the villagers still
celebrate St. Lawrence day.
58. According to the legend a noble man almost lost his life when
travelling near Cynkow. The horses which pulled his carriage
turned aside from the main road and became mired down. The
man started praying and begging St. Lawrence for help. He
promised to build the church devoted to the Saint if he saved
his life. Horses managed to free and left marshy land. The
noble man kept his promise and built the church which until this
day commemorates this event.
59. Our Primary School is situated in Cynkow village which is to the West from
the Warszawa-Katowice highway , 8km from Koziegłowy.
Most of the citizens are owners of little farms. The main source of their
income is production and trade of artificial Christmas trees and seasonal
trade of homemade products.
60. „(…)in 1885 the old building was bought from the border guards. People has built school from
wood, but the weak dark and thin building is decaying.”
There was usually one teacher in the school. It’s hard to say how many children attened to the
school at that time because their number depended on the season of the year. The distance to
the school was very long and the children had to work on the field. The Russian government
promised to build new school but the start of World War I prevented them from doing so. On
18.01.1936 the resolution which stated that new school had to be built was passed on. The
finishing works over the school building were carried out really slowly because of the lack of
money. Finally only 3 classrooms, a class for practical activities and household were available.
On 20.11.1938 all citizens of the village were the witnesses of a great event which was the
blessing of new building. At that ceremony the teachers from Rudnik Wielki and the people from
surrounding areas were present. The artistic performance included: poems recited by the
students, songs sang by the school’s choir created by Czesław Skowinski, music played by fire
fighters’ orchestra and scenical performance.
61. The school is surrounded by the green. There are trees and bushes round the place among
which there are a sports field with the green and a playground for younger children.
62. In our school each student has the possibility to learn, make progress and
cultivate his/her interests.
School’s Vision:
„our school gives the opportunity and helps
in every possible way the child to learn that
what is essential for him/her and whatever
he/she would like . We assure the access to
information and useful tips, we respect
student’s decisions, we organize the school
life so that it gives the children the sense
and possibility of taking part in common
effort, not forgetting that there is a sound
mind in a sound body”
73. Special interests classes and additional activities.
The students have possibility to cultivate their
interests.
There are many various special interests classes:
•Polish
•Maths
•German
•English
•drama classes
•flute classes
•charity organization - Caritas
•sports club
74. New Year’s Feast
New Year’s Feast which is combined with the Grandpa and Grandma’s Day is one
of school’s traditions. For this special day the students prepare interesting
performance after which the feast begins at which three Cynkow’s generations
have a great fun.
76. Ceremonies for the
community
Each year the school organizes
performances during which not only
the students but their parents and
grandparents as well as the villagers
of Cynkow and surrounding villages
but also representatives of local
authorities take part. During these
celebrations you can: watch
professional performance of the
students, have a good time during
competitions between parents and
their children or between whole
families and have the opportunity to
have a good time.
77. School’s Christmas Eve
In the week preceding
Christmas the whole school
experiences School’s
Christmas Eve, which is
proceeded by the Nativity
Play performed by the
students. Apart from the
students and local
community also local
authorities are invited for
the Eve.
79. Trips
Taking part in school’s trips
students can visit interesting
places and see the
monuments around Poland.
80. Appointing children to students
Children form class 1 who begin their education at school have to take an oath and
the Headmaster appoints them students. Parents prepare “the horns of plenty” which
are full of sweets and are to sweeten their children’s further school life .
81. Greeting the Spring
On 21 of March students welcome the spring joyfully
and colourfully.
82. Foreign cooperation
From 2007 – 2009 our school took part in Comenius Project entitled
“ Different lives, one Europe”.
We cooperated with the following countries: England, Italy ,Romania,
Sweden, Turkey.
