First Lady of Poland visits Polish school in Wallington

On September 23, the First Lady of Poland, Marta Nawrocka, visited the St. Stanislaus Kostka Polish School in Wallington. During her visit, she engaged with students, parents, and teachers to discuss the preservation of Polish culture and identity within the United States.

Nawrocka participated in workshops for younger students under the theme ‘Polish roots – wings of the future’ and spoke with older students about balancing Polish heritage with American daily life. She also met with Fryderyk Dammont, a 103-year-old Siberian survivor and long-time friend of the school. Additionally, the First Lady discussed the challenges of teaching the Polish language and building cultural identity with the school's director, Agnieszka Kasprzak.