Reconstruction of the boiler room of St. Ursula School in Bratislava, Slovakia

DEAR FRIENDS, ALUMNI, PARENTS, COMMUNITIES, THE WIDER PUBLIC,

our St. Ursula's United School in Bratislava proudly continues the long tradition of Ursuline Education present in Bratislava since 1676. After a forced 40-year pause during the normalization period, the school reopened its doors in 1990.

A timeless, Merician approach to education, which focuses on the holistic development of the personality, develops our 284 grammar school students, 317 primary school children and 81 kindergarteners with respect for their unique talents and with the aim of helping society.

Currently, the school is facing an unplanned challenge that has been and still is beyond its financial possibilities. The school's old boiler room stopped functioning and could not provide any more proper and reliable heating.

Fortunately, the school promptly managed to carry out a complete refurbishment over the summer and was able to provide a warm and safe environment for learning.

Our school had to invest in new efficient condensing boilers, replace non-functioning ductwork, increase energy efficiency and reduce operating costs. The total cost of the refurbishment amounted to 87 209 EUR, which is a huge commitment for the school and will be paid off in several years.

Thanks to the various donations and fundraising activities that have been organised together with the teaching staff, parents and children, the total amount was reduced by 10 210 EUR to current 76 999 EUR.

The school has to repay the remaining amount from its own resources, which represents a considerable burden. It causes a pause in carrying out the other necessary activities that would improve the quality of the educational process - e.g. laboratory equipment, revitalisation of the outdoor playgrounds, new storage facilities, reconstruction of the entrance hall, innovative training for teachers or pupils.

That is why we turn to you, our friends, our alumni, parents, supporters and all those who believe in quality education and tradition of our school. We are confident that with your help we are able to reduce the amount and redirect the funds to other desired areas. Also, thanks to you, we will we will be able to continue our mission to educate children with love and responsibility.

How can you help?

1. FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION - every help counts, even a small amount as 2 or 5 Eur.
2. SHARE THIS CAMPAIGN – forward and share this campaign to support us either by mail, soc. networks, by communication tools (sms, whatsapp, etc.) or on your website.
3. IF YOU CAN, PLEASE OFFER HELP IN OTHER WAYS - in any way that can contribute to raising money for our reconstruction.

We look forward to your support and we are already grateful from the bottom of our hearts. Your help will enable us to provide high quality education along with effective and healthier functioning in the school building.

THANK YOU FOR BEING WITH US!

Sincerely,

The Ursuline Sisters and St. Ursula's United School, Bratislava