Życie codzienne w Gimnazjum Wołyńskim w Krzemieńcu (1805-1831)

Abstract

The article presents the customs in one of the most famous Polish secondary schools at the beginning of the 19th century, namely Volyn Gymnasium in Krzemieniec, in the Russian partition of Poland. The school’s founder was Tadeusz Czacki in cooperation with Hugo Kollataj. Apart from briefly presenting the Polish system of education, the article dwells on school customs connected with opening and ending of the school year, and pupil organisations. The daily schedule is taken into account, as well as entertainment, problems and particulars constituting the essence of the school pupils’ everyday living - accommodation, food, school equipment, and dress. The author also discusses teacher-pupil relations, requirements, discipline, punishment system and the conduct of the school authorities and pupils during Napoleonic wars. Additionally, it mentions the fact that diaries kept by the Krzemieniec school pupils reflect the aura of the school and they express sentiment towards the school held by its graduates.