Kształtowanie tożsamości narodowej młodego pokolenia w warunkach emigracji w Polskiej Szkole Przedmiotów Ojczystych im. Matki Boskiej Częstochowskiej w Londynie
Formation of national identity of the young generation, in the conditions of emigration in the Polish School of Native Subjects named after Our Lady of Czestochowa in London

Summary/Abstract: Introduction. The purpose of this article is to introduce the history of the School of Homeland Subjects of Our Lady of Czestochowa in London and to draw attention to the mission that guided its activities over the years, i.e.: the propagation of Polish culture, religious education and catechization of children and youth in exile. The research problem of this article concerns the various forms of didactic and educational work of the school of native subjects in the field of native education of children and youth, which was based on close cooperation of teachers with parents and the Polish community. Aim. The purpose of the article is to present the history of the Matka Boska Czestochowska School of Native Subjects and its activities didactic and educational over 60 years, the role of teachers and parents in raising children in Polish culture and tradition. Materials and methods. In order to achieve the research problem, the method of document analysis and the method of analysis and criticism of literature were used. Results. The result of the research is the presentation of the history and organizational forms of didactic and educational work at the Mother of God of Czestochowa School of Native Subjects, such as the management and leadership of the institution, the organization of the didactic and educational process, cooperation with the family and social environment, among others. Conclusion. The Polish School of Native Subjects named after Our Lady of Czestochowa in London on Devonia Road, for several decades of its activity, shaped the national identity of Polish children and youth, nurtured Polish traditions, passed on cultural and religious heritage, participating in the celebration of national holidays and patriotic celebrations, etc. The teaching staff engaged in didactic and educational work, both in the form of classroom and extracurricular activities. Students were encouraged to participate in various competitions, exhibitions and academies. In addition, from the very beginning the school worked closely with the Parents’ Committee and the parish, who supported the work of teachers and helped manage the institution. Despite the many difficulties of the premises and frequent changes of school premises, the slogan was tirelessly implemented: «Polish speech at home, in the Polish school and church».

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