Bartłomiej Nowodworski High School (; unofficially known as: Nowodworek) in

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, Poland, is one of the oldest

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in Poland. Its current location is on Na Groblach Square, just across the Planty from the

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and a few hundred meters from

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History

The Senate of the

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decided to establish a school preparing students (boys only) for further education at the university level on 5 May 1586. The school was opened in 1588. Bartłomiej (''Bartholomew'') Nowodworski (born ca. 1552, died 13 February 1625), Polish nobleman, courtier and officer, endowed it in 1617 and 1619, thus enabling its further expansion. In recognition of his contribution, the school became known as Collegium Nowodworskiego, renamed to Liceum św. Anny (''St. Anne's Lyceum'') in 1818, and to c.k. Gimnazjum św. Anny (''Imperial and Royal St. Anne's Gymnasium'') in 1850. In 1898 the school, until then located in the university area, moved to its present building in Plac na Groblach (architect Józef Sare). Girls were admitted to the school for the first time in 1962.

School's traditions

Nowodworski Choir

In 1986 as the 400th anniversary of the school was coming close (1988) many of the old school's traditions were reactivated. One of them was Nowodworski Choir. The first supervisor was Zbigniew Toffel, and since 1992 the conductor has been Ryszard Źróbek.

Nowodworski Nativity Satirical Show

It is an annual tradition, usually just before the

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break, that the pupils prepare the "Nowodworian Crib

a Comedy show showing the school life in a satirical way. The actors parody their teachers and often some memorable school happenings; sometimes you can find allusions to the current political and cultural situation in Poland and in the World. All the students, teachers and former pupils make the audience. It was first shown in 1963, initially as a secret from the teachers, but soon became a yearly tradition looked forward to by students, as well as by teachers.

Famous alumni

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– King of Poland, military leader of European forces at the

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in 1683 *

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– poet of the

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– scientist of the

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– chemist, doctor, biologist, philosopher *

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– writer; author of famous novels, such as

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and

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– mathematician (creator of

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) * Józef Kenig – journalist, publicist, editor of

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* Władysław Ludwik Anczyc – poet, playwright *

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– painter of Polish historical scenes and portraits of all the

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– painter and decorative artist *

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– playwright, painter and poet *

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– playwright and poet *

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– poet, novelist *

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– geologist, author *

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– poet *

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– critic, journalist,

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satirist, translator *

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, co-founder of various European institutions *

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– historian and linguist, professor of

and

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– theatre actor and director *

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– dramatist and writer *

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– psychiatrist; known for

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and

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psychiatry *

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Marshall * Roman Młodkowski – journalist and co-founder of Polish news television

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– social activist, lawyer, and president of the

branch of

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* Jerzy Vetulani – pharmacologist and biochemist * Andrzej Trybulec – mathematician, founder of MIZAR formalization system *

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* Stanisław Moskal – scientist and writer *

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– insurgent and teacher, older brother of the painter

References

External links

The official school websiteThe Nowodworski Foundation
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bartlomiej Nowodworski High School High schools in Poland Education in Kraków Educational institutions established in the 1580s