Our Patron - John Paul II - Karol Józef Wojtyła An authority figure who will remain in our thoughts forever. The legend of the turn of two centuries. The man who changed the history of contemporary world. Our Patron - John Paul II - Karol Józef Wojtyła An authority figure who will remain in our thoughts forever. The legend of the turn of two centuries. The man who changed the history of contemporary world.

Pope John Paul II became the Patron of our school because: Pope John Paul II became the Patron of our school because:

- he was (and still is) the greatest authority figure, - he was (and still is) the greatest authority figure,

- he was capable of unifying with young people at numerous meetings, and he used to do it in an extraordinary way, - he was capable of unifying with young people at numerous meetings, and he used to do it in an extraordinary way,

- he understood young people, and they, on the other hand, tried to, and still are trying to, appreciate the value of his word, taking it both by heart and reason, - he understood young people, and they, on the other hand, tried to, and still are trying to, appreciate the value of his word, taking it both by heart and reason,

- he knew how to win over the youth with his manner, he used to do unconventional things: he used to hum, he used to hum, listen to pop music listen to pop music and admire hip-hop stars; young people appreciate his openness, and admire hip-hop stars; young people appreciate his openness, - he knew h h h how to win over the youth w w w with his manner, he used to do unconventional things: h he used to hum, l listen to pop music and admire hip-hop stars; y y y young people appreciate h h h his openness,

- he was always young; despite the passing years and deteriorating physical ability, he would remain young at heart. - he was always young; despite the passing years and deteriorating physical ability, he would remain young at heart.

The ceremony of naming our school after John Paul II, took place on 28th October T he ceremony of naming our school after John Paul II, took place on 28th October 1999.

On that special day, there was also the opening of the exhibition entitled John Paul II, the Patron of Lower Secondary School in Tyczyn”. On that special day, there was also the opening of the exhibition entitled John Paul II, the Patron of Lower Secondary School in Tyczyn”.

John Paul II, the Patron of Lower Secondary School in Tyczyn. John Paul II, the Patron of Lower Secondary School in Tyczyn.

John Paul II, the Patron of Lower Secondary School in Tyczyn.

On October the 16th, the following year, the community of our school celebrated Patron’s Day. After the church service, formal assembly was held, and an art exhibition was open. On October the 16th, the following year, the community of our school celebrated Patron’s Day. After the church service, formal assembly was held, and an art exhibition was open.

On June 22nd, the ceremony of consecrating the school’s banner took place. On June 22nd, the ceremony of consecrating the school’s banner took place.

The obverse of the banner. The obverse of the banner.

The teaching staff The teaching staff

On the 25th anniversary of the pontificate of John Paul II, thanks to the efforts of the then school’s headmaster, Bogusław Krzanowski, the ceremony of the unveiling and consecrating of John Paul II monument was held. This ceremony was performed by Bishop Kazimierz Górny. On the 25th anniversary of the pontificate of John Paul II, thanks to the efforts of the then school’s headmaster, Bogusław Krzanowski, the ceremony of the unveiling and consecrating of John Paul II monument was held. This ceremony was performed by Bishop Kazimierz Górny.

The monument was designed by Agnieszka Świerzowicz, a student of Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow. It was made thanks to generosity of students’ parents. The monument was designed by Agnieszka Świerzowicz, a student of Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow. It was made thanks to generosity of students’ parents.

Our school is a member of John Paul II Schools’ Family. Therefore, both the teachers and students visit places connected with the life of our great Patron. Our school is a member of John Paul II Schools’ Family. Therefore, both the teachers and students visit places connected with the life of our great Patron.

Every day, students entering the school can read the Pope’s words addressed to young people at Jasna Góra Shrine. Every day, students entering the school can read the Pope’s words addressed to young people at Jasna Góra Shrine. The world needs you. The Church needs you. The future of Poland depends on you.

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