Minister Nowacka visited the Polish School named after Polish Airmen in the Camden district of London, where she met with teachers, students, and parents. In an interview with the Polish Press Agency (PAP), she expressed concern that only a small percentage of Polish children in the U.K. attend Polish Saturday schools, as estimated by the Polish Educational Society. She emphasized the importance of parents recognizing the benefits of their children learning the Polish language and history.

The minister stressed the crucial role of parents in convincing children of the value of attending Polish schools, despite classes being held on weekends and the adults having to manage transportation.

She highlighted that investing in these schools is investing in patriotism. Nowacka also noted the efforts of the Ministry of National Education and the Center for the Development of Polish Education Abroad (ORPEG) in maintaining high teaching standards and promoting the significance of Polish identity.

While acknowledging the financial challenges faced by some Polish Saturday schools, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, she underscored the need to address post-pandemic declines in student motivation and highlighted ongoing efforts to secure funding, improve teaching programs, and enhance the attractiveness of these schools.

Nowacka also stressed that parental commitment remains crucial, but the perception of the value of Polish education will make participation easier. The overarching goal is to foster a sense of Polish identity among young learners, potentially inspiring them to return to Poland in the future with linguistic competence and cultural appreciation.