GAP SYMPOSIUM
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday were remarkable days for the Żmichowska Śpiewa project team, as we spent them at the 54th Scientific Symposium in Ustroń, the GAP Symposium. Our presence aimed to showcase the talents of our students and the concept behind the Żmichowska Śpiewa project. We received this prestigious invitation last December from one of Poland's most renowned economists, Professor Jerzy Hausner. The surprise event, kept secret until Friday, turned out to be a great success, as far as I could tell from the hallway conversations.
The experiences that followed are still overwhelming and hard to fully comprehend or put into words. It was a time of meetings, engaging conversations, genuine curiosity about others, the joy of sharing knowledge, and an incredible synergy between professors and students. Professor Adam Rotfeld's masterful lecture was phenomenal. The opportunity to meet and converse with the presidents of Poland's leading companies and establish contacts was invaluable. And 'Śpiewogranie' – a beautiful, indescribably extraordinary event. It was also a special moment to meet Pavlopavo, the author of my favorite 'Mikrotyki.'
These three days were about recharging our batteries and instilling faith in our hearts that change is possible, that we can build a different kind of education. A heartfelt thank you for the invitation and the chance to be a part of this extraordinary initiative.
A special thanks to Iza Kurlanda, Marlena Bujniak, Natalia Smaś, and Janek Pentz for pouring their hearts out on stage and significantly promoting our school. Our conversations, singing together, and dancing further convinced us of the importance, beauty, and warmth of the relationships we share.
Professor, I will take your advice to heart... I will strive to emulate the Master in my actions.
