A School Where Everyone Belongs — Teacher Training at Primary School No. 18 in Kielce

Another anti-discrimination training session for teaching staff took place on 29 September 2026 at Primary School No. 18 in Kielce. The session was led by psychologist Dr Katarzyna Krzystanek.

The meeting continued our series for teachers across the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship on working with students from other countries. Once again, we focused on everyday life in a multicultural classroom: communication, mutual understanding and creating an environment where every student can feel safe.

Understanding students’ needs

During the session, we discussed language and cultural barriers, along with ways to help young people settle into a new environment. Particular attention was given to building positive relationships with students whose experiences may differ from those of their peers.

We also talked about how to prevent feelings of exclusion and loneliness. The session brought together psychological insight and classroom practice, exploring how to respond to young people’s needs, help them understand one another and strengthen their sense of belonging in the class.

Thank you to the staff of Primary School No. 18 in Kielce for taking part, and to Dr Katarzyna Krzystanek for leading the session.

Contact the project team

Support is provided by the Europe–East Integration Association, the regional operator of the project “Improving the Wellbeing of the School Community in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship”.

The project is implemented under the Government Programme for Equalising Educational Opportunities for Children and Young People, “Friendly School”, for 2025–2027, co-financed by the European Union through the European Social Fund Plus under the European Funds for Social Development 2021–2027 programme, Measure 04.17 “School for All”.

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