The aim of the Polish School is to promote Polish language and culture in New Zealand, encourage pride in Polish heritage and foster a positive community spirit.
The objectives of Polish School are:
- Organise classes and activities to provide experience of traditions, culture, history and language.
- Foster a social network.
- Foster strong positive links with other Polish groups.
- Obtain and maintain resources to support Polish educational and cultural activites.
- Communicate Polish School aims and activities widely in Polish and English through a variety of media.
- Maintain contact with Polish Schools and institutions around the world.
- Utilise modern teaching methods and technology to maintain student interest.
- Provide advice regarding educational and cultural maintenance.
History of Polish School
The Polish School was established in 1953 to teach Polish Language and Culture to the children of the Polish Community.
Today the school is teaching students who are the grandchildren and great grandchildren of the first students as well as the children of many newer immigrants.
The Polish School is a sub group of the Polish Association in New Zealand. It is run by volunteers on the Polish School Committee.The committee is elected at the Polish School AGM each year. The AGM also votes for a Chairperson to co-ordinate the committee and a Principal to co-ordinate the teachers and classes.
The Orleta Polish Dance Ensemble is a branch of Polish School providing tuition in Polish dancing and singing for children from preschoolers to teenagers.
Activities 
Polish School organises classes and activities to provide experience of traditions, culture, history and language. Classes are flexible and are arranged to meet the Community needs. The Polish School acts as an umbrella organisation to assist anyone in organising an activity that meets Polish School Aims.
Come to a Polish School class and you will see the modern teaching methods and activities that you are familiar with at your local playcentre, pre-school and primary school. Classes are activity based and fun as well as educational. Our preschool classes are registered playgroups with the Early Childhood Development Unit.
The school provides a social network. Students and their parents enjoy contact with other Polish families.
Regular Polish language classes:
Lower Hutt:
All Lower Hutt classes are held on Thursday at 3.30 - 5pm and at 4 - 5.30pm in the rooms behind Knox Church, 574 High St, Lower Hutt. Students are divided into classes based on age and language level. Classes cater for beginners through to fluent speakers, speaking Polish as a first or second language. Classes include:
Preschool: 0-5 years
Primary: 6-11 years
Intermediate: 12-16 years
An adult must attend with preschoolers. Children learn through play, songs, stories, games and craft activities.
Wellington:
Wellington classes are held in the Polish House, 257 Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington in the upstairs school room. Classes include:
Pre-school 0-5 years 4.00-5.30 pm Thursday
Primary 8-11 years 6.00-7.00 pm Tuesday
Other activities include:
- Children’s activities at the Polish Asociation picnic (January)
- Polish Festival Day activities and fundraising (February)
- Polish Family Camp Weekend (February/March)
- Art Workshop (March)
- Painting Easter eggs (Pisanki) (March/April)
- Commemoration of Poles and NZers who died in World War 2 - Anzac Day (April)
- Songs, poems and other items at Third of May Akademia (May)
- Floating wreaths in the river for Sw Jana (June)
- Children’s Christmas Party - Mikolajki (December)
Contact Details
The Polish School, Wellington, New Zealand:
