The Blessed John Paul II Polish School in Calgary is true to its roots, it retains Polish culture and has enriched it for over 75 years. It gives certain right direction in the upbringing of children and young people, while being faithful to its roots, teaches to love God and its Homeland, the two most important aspects every human being's life. It was founded in 1934 with the aim to educate the young generation, propagating love for God and Poland by teaching the mother tongue, showing the beauty and depth of Polish literature, the length of Poland's history, a thousand years of Christian tradition, also by enriching the spirit in young people and shaping characters by the truth of God, explained to religion classes. Polish School Students actively participate in the life of the Polish community, both in Calgary as well as other parts of Canada, they also travel to Poland to attend Dance Festivals, often winning first place.