Maria Konopnicka Special Education School Complex
Maria Konopnicka Special Eduacation School Complex in Pabianice, Poland is one of the oldest special education school in Poland. Under patronage of Maria Konopnicka first class was established in 1922 by teachers who were at once at the forefront of special education teaching in Poland. Many hold degree from the National Special Education Institute (Państwowy Instytut Pedagogiki Specjalnej established in 1922 by Maria Grzegorzewska. In 1972 school was awarded the Polish National Education (Komisja Edukacji Narodowej) award for excellence in teaching and education. School organizes Special Olympics, participates in competitions and other extramural programs and integration programs. Currently there are vocational classes beyond the primary school.
History
- 1922 On September 1 first children with disabilities are admitted to primary school on St. Rocha 17 street in Pabainice.
1927 February 13 lutego his class is converted to special education primary school ·
- 1939/1945 During German occupation school is occupied by German military and is used as school for German children.
- 1945 In April, in ruined building, school is re-established.
- 1971/1972 50 year anniversary.
- 1972 National Eduacation Award (medal Komisji Edukacji Narodowej) for excellence in teaching and special education.
- 1998/1999 School organized the VIth County Sport Olympics (VI Dziecięca Wojewódzka Olimpiada Sportowa) which incudes integration program.
Scouting
Beginning 1951 scouting is establisched. In 1955 scouts publish in with leading youth magazine in Poland Świat Młodych
Outstanding teachers
First schood principal was Feliks Papieski. He was one of the early pioneers of special education in Poland.