Gimnazjum nr 14 is located in Ruda Śląska, Poland and was originally built in 1963 as a primary school. In 1999 it was transformed into a middle school. The school is named after Jan Karski, a Polish World War II resistance fighter. There are currently 265 students enrolled across 13 classes, including specialized sports classes for handball and football. The school aims to provide students with a well-rounded education to think critically, appreciate beauty, and promote goodness.

1. OUR SCHOOL GIMNAZJUM NR 14

2. History Gimnazjum nr 14 is situated in a quiet district in Ruda Śląska - Bielszowice. Our school was build in 1963. For 36 years it was a Primary School nr 17. Due to the reform of the school system the primary school was transformed into Gimnazjum nr 14.

3. The Patron In April 2008 the City Council announced prof. Jan Karski the patron of our shool. Jan Karski (1914 – 2000) was a Polish World War II resistance fighter and scholar at Georgetown University. In 1942 and 1943 Karski reported to the Polish government in exile and the Western Allies on the situation in Poland, especially the destruction of the Warsaw Ghetto and the extermination camps.

4. The students There are 265 students in our school. In school year 2008/2009 there are: 4 first classes, 5 second classes and 4 third classes. Every year two sports classes are organized: one for girls who train handball and the other for boys who train football. Every 3 years we also have an integrative learning class for special education needs students.

5. LET’S SEE OUR SCHOOL Ms Maria Kowalska is the headmistress of our school. This is the secretary's office.

6. Our school librarian Our school educator Sdsd Our school canteen The corridor

7. http://gimnazjum14.mzopo.pl e-mail: g [email_address] "Myśleć to co prawdziwe, czuć to co piękne, kochać to co dobre. W tym jest cel rozumnego życia" ( Platon )