Poland

 

Poland Fact File

Where is Poland?

Poland is a country in Europe.
It is beside Germany, Czechia, and Ukraine.
It has rivers, forests, cities, and snowy mountains.

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What schools look like:

Schools in Poland are bright and tidy.
Many are tall buildings with big windows.
Classrooms have books, whiteboards, and posters.
Some schools have large sports halls.

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What children learn:

Children learn:

• Reading and writing

• Maths

• Science

• Art and music

• PE

• Polish (the language of Poland)

Older pupils learn English, and sometimes German.

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Uniforms:

Most children in Poland do not wear school uniforms.
They wear their own clothes.
Some schools ask children to wear a school badge or dark blue vest.

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How children get to school:

Some children walk.
Many go by car or school bus.
In cities, some take the tram or train.
Some ride bikes or scooters.

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Weather & Climate

Poland has four seasons.
Summer is warm and sunny.
Winter is cold and snowy.
Spring is fresh and green.
Autumn has red and gold leaves.

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Food

People in Poland eat:

• Bread and butter

• Soup

• Sausages

• Potatoes

• Cabbage

• Apples and berries

A special food is pierogi – dumplings with cheese, potato, or fruit.

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Homes

Many homes are apartments in tall buildings.
In villages, there are small houses with gardens.
Some houses are painted in bright colours.

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Language

People speak Polish.
Some speak English or German too.
Polish words have lots of z, w, and ś sounds.

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Animals

You might see:

• Deer

• Foxes

• Hedgehogs

• Wolves

• Storks

• Bison (a very big animal)

Poland has the last wild bison in Europe.

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Free Time & Hobbies

Children like:

• Football

• Riding bikes

• Playing in the park

• Swimming

• Skiing in winter

• Reading books

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Cool & Fun Facts

The capital city is Warsaw.
Poland loves music, dancing, and festivals.
The Polish flag is white and red.
Famous scientist Marie Curie was from Poland.
People celebrate St. Nicholas Day in December!