HIGH SCHOOL NO. 4 NAME OF Nicolaus

Copernicus IN RZESZÓW

made by: Aleksandra AdamiakHigh School no. 4 in Rzeszów

class II a

School located

• The school is located about 30 minutes from the center of Rzeszów - Podkarpacie capital, the region lying in the south-eastern Poland.

A few words about the history of the school

• In 1967 began the construction of facilities where it originated fourth high school in Rzeszow. Over the years, the school has changed - the building was renovated and modified rules to be observed in the school. They began to celebrate important holidays, the day of the patron saint and the tradition of giving „Copernican diplomas” awarded to outstanding students of the school.

About school building and profiles

• The building is made up of old and new, which is scheduled for completion in 2010, a sports hall. The school is focused on education especially in science, but there are also classes for other profiles.

• Created profiles are biology and chemistry, biology, chemistry and physics, mathematics and physics, mathematics, physics and informatics, mathematics, chemistry and physics, and humanities.

Our subject

• Lessons at the school last for 45 minutes each, from 7:30 to 15:25. Between them we have one large 20-minute break. Subject which we learn are: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, Computer Science or Information Technology, Polish, Mathematics, Economics, adoption defense, religion, cultural knowledge, knowledge society, education for family life, education physical and languages : English, German, Spanish, French and Latin

Moreover, a few words about our school patron…

• Nicolaus Copernicus was born on February 19, 1473 in Torun in the family of a rich merchant, Nicholas. As a young man he studied at the Academy of Krakow, where he became interested in astronomy. With 20 years he went on to study law and medicine in Italy. After returning to Poland, settled in Frombork, where leisure time for many duties, as he was a canon of the cathedral, he was in astronomy.

• In 1533 he delivered a series of lectures in Rome, in which he revealed his heliocentric theory, he created based on the concept of the Greek philosopher Aristarchus of Samos. On 24 May 1543, the day of his death, he received the first copy of his work:

"On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres".

• Copernicus was a man of the Renaissance, which is a very broad-minded interests. He was an astronomer, mathematician, lawyer, economist, strategist, poet, astrologer, translator and cleric. His work rocked the world of science, and even was on the restricted list as advocating heretical teachings. But it is a work contributed to the later discoveries of Galileo and Kepler. Copernicus died on 24 May 1543 in Frombork.

• Nicholaus Copernicus knew only the basics of the Polish language.

• In 537 anniversary of the birth of astronomer International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry named one of the elements copernicium (Cn).Since 1975, the Polish National Bank began introducing new models of bills from the series "Great Poles”. There were notes of Nicolaus Copernicus also.

Some interesting facts about our patron

Copernican diplomas Ceremony (2010)

And, not to be too tired of learning, school organized a special day as Spring Day, "A day of rest from the damaged nerves' or children's day and other. On the

day of spring classes prepare special present ...

In addition to lessons we have a lot of extra-curricular activities for those interested in different subjects

and……there are other organized extracurricular activities, such as choir, near the film and philosophy, computer graphics, 2D and 3D, psychology, theater, volunteering and Regional History Circle, which runs from the beginning of the twenty-first century. Carries out research programs for our region.

However, if you are interested in science, in our school, you can also develop them.

For example, chemistry…

And for athletes, our school organized activities and sports such as girls basketball, girls volleyball, football, boys basketball, handball girls, boys volleyball, ski trips,

activities at the swimming pool, cycling

And in a free time...

We travel a lot! In addition to class trips are also organized further, foreign trips and exchanges, we've

been in places like: Madrid, Toledo, Segovia, El Escorial…

• …Sambor in the Ukraine,

• Tosteds in Germany,

• Mechelen in Belgium,

• Granada in Spain,

• Broadstairs…

• …Leptokaria in Greece,• The Netherlands • Strasbourg ,• and Oslo.

Besides trips, we can also get involved in local issues

• Our school participates in held every year nationwide campaign of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity - we collect money to save the lives of patients, especially children

As you can see, our school is a perfect place for a student who can not only learn the basics but also to develop their interests and passions,

as the school is open to new initiatives and gives students many opportunities and prospects. And

besides teaching we spend a really great time in this school!

Bibliografia

• http://www.kopernik.rzeszow.pl/index.php

• http://www.lo4.hostei.com/galeria/

• http://pl.shvoong.com/humanities/1707347-miko%C5%82aj-kopernik-notka-biograficzna/#ixzz29l0n5M8i

• http://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banknoty_polskie_w_latach_1944-1996

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