Partnership with Consulate General of the Republic of Poland

Overseas Credit Course in Poland IDC30 & IDC4U

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This TCDSB/POLAND agreement opens the door to a unique opportunity for 40 students, to tour 5 countries while playing in a concert band.

Leaving on July 4,  returning on July 27, 2012, students will be able to earn a Music/History credit as they experience  Krakow, Poland and Central Europe - Prague (Czech Republic), Vienna (Austria), Budapest ( Hungary) and Poprad (Slovakia).

From their base at the prestigious Music Academy of Krakow (est. Feb. 1888),  students will live and breathe the magnificent, historical, ‘college town atmosphere’ that is  Krakow.  Quote from travel section of Toronto Star, Oct. 13, 2011 “Polish city is turning heads with a newfound exuberance and a wonderful city vibe.”   

This unique adventure will continue - touring through Prague, Vienna, Budapest and Poprad visiting many UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

• Amazing Medieval and Gothic Castles, 

• 14 Century Cathedrals,

• World renown, impressive Wieliczka Salt Mine,

• an Astronomical Observatory,

• water rafting in the Dunajec Gorge,

• the brutal reality of Auschwitz-the biggest Nazi concentration camp in Europe,

• relaxing in Thermal pools in the Tatra Mountains

are just some things students will experience, in a packed 26 day journey through history, time and 5 countries! 

Cost $ 3900.
(includes return airfare to Poland, accommodation, 2 meals per day, coach transportation, entrance fees to all sites & tour guide)

For more information, please contact Program Director,
Dr. Andrzej Rozbicki at (416) 567-1278
Andrzej.rozbicki@tcdsb.org
 

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• Discover Poland & Central Europe Flyer

• Trip Schedule

Partnership Agreement Signed in September 2011

The Toronto Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce a partnership agreement with the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland, which will allow students to earn an Ontario Ministry of Education Credit Course delivered in the Republic of Poland.

The agreement was signed in September 2011.

Students will travel to Poland in the summer of 2012 to be taught credit courses taught by TCDSB employed certified teachers. Students will have the opportunity to earn credits while also experiencing Polish culture and language.

The Board is pleased to participate in this partnership that will strengthen the ties between the people of Poland and the people of Canada.

Alex Mazzucco, Coordinator of Continuing Education, Trustee Barbara Poplawski, Consul General Marek Ciesielczuk, Director of Education Ann Perron, Dr. Andrzej Rozbicki, teacher Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton.

Consul General Marek Ciesielczuk and Director of Education Ann Perron

Trustee Barbara Poplawski,  Dr. Andrzej Rozbicki, teacher Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton, Director of Education Ann Perron and Consul General Marek Ciesielczuk.