The term "patriotic math classes" used by Polish Newsweek did not correctly reflect the real idea behind the new educational courses, which are expected to include a broader range of classes such as modern history and advanced practical training, including shooting.
In an interview with Sputnik, the school's principal Zbigniew Reluga explained what was behind the idea to create new classes.
In fact, the new classes are said to have "elements of foundational national security."
"I think that the uproar was caused precisely by the word "patriotic". We called this class "legal" and "national" and one of these words was used by the press out of context,' Reluga explained.
The classes are designed for students interested in becoming firefighters, police officers, border guards or soldiers. The school principal says that these classes in Poland are not new, but the idea of creating them in Milanowek emerged as a result of the great interest on the part of young people, both boys and girls.
According to the school's principal, 30 young people — 14 girls and 16 boys — have already send their applications, which is even more that one class can hold.
"Young people want to have such occupations, because they are stable, there are available jobs and there is an interest. In addition, young people crave adventure. The instructor who will lead these classes has enough time to work out the program. We collaborate with various organizations, including the military, as well as other educational institutions," Reluga said.
