Polish Comenius Team - Old People's House experience

There were two visits in Old People's House run by St. Camillus Order in Cisowa Street in Zabrze. The first visit took place on 22nd November and the second one on 29th November. What is amazing is the fact that four pupils who do not belong to our Comenius Team wanted to come with us when they had found out about our plans.
People who live there have various health problems and need twenty-four-hour care. They sometimes feel lonely. All students talked with the residents about their lives, the importance of practising some sports not only at school but all life long. Piotrek and Patryk learnt that pupils had four PE lessons per week in Poland in the 1950s. Pupils had to wear white T-shirts and dark blue shorts. Pupils also had to take part in compulsory swimming lessons. Physical condition and being fit was very important at that time in Poland.
Ms Kroemeke (You can see Piotr and Patryk with Ms Kroemeke in the picture) also says that it is crucial to stay fit when being old because it makes your life easier. She wishes all students to be more active and spend less time in front of computers or TV.
Magda Figacz organized embroidery workshops. Magda and Kasia Zimon showed old ladies how to embroider a simple card. You can see their work and the results below. 

 

It was an unforgettable experience for all of us. Our students had to talk to people they hadn't known before. Some residents were open and eager to talk. They talked about life, everyday problems, being lonely. Almost all students are sure they will continue their visits in Old People's House because they know these people need some company. They also know how important it is to feel needed and help those who need care, kind words or just want to talk to or be listened to. 

I would like to thank you for your work and commitment:
Father Director General and Ms Patrycja Dubiel, Ms Anna Gołąbek and  
 all students:  
Piotr Hulin, Paulina Radwańska, Ewelina Pawłowska, Sara Kobylas, Patryk Golonko, Aleksandra Kulińska, Daria Walter, Wiktoria Górecka, 
Angelina Dziaduszek, Magdalena Figacz, Katarzyna Zimon, Joanna Rosada 
and Wiktoria Żaczek.