2025
Statistics Engages Students – From Preschool to Grade 8
On 24 November 2025, the Maria Skłodowska-Curie Public Primary School in Ujazd became the setting for an engaging journey into the world of numbers and data.
The youngest participants, children from the preschool class, discovered statistics through games and activities. Students in Grades 1–3 learned basic statistical concepts and about the work of a statistical interviewer. Puzzles and memory games are, after all, what children enjoy most. Students in Grades 4–6 took part in workshops where they learned where data come from and how they can be used in everyday life. The oldest students, in Grades 7–8, focused on analysing and interpreting charts.
Global Entrepreneurship Week at the Statistical Office in Kielce
More than 200 upper secondary school students from different parts of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship took part in activities organised as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week.
We shared knowledge with young people about:
- how to start your own business – a step-by-step process,
- where to find reliable data – emphasising that official statistics provide a solid basis for decision-making,
- how to communicate without manipulating – promoting the principles of ethical communication, we focused on distinguishing facts from opinions and using information consciously to prevent manipulation.
The high attendance, positive atmosphere and active participation of students confirmed that our educational initiatives are needed and valuable. They demonstrate that statistical education provides young people with tangible benefits – knowledge, practical skills and inspiration for further development.
Reliable Statistics and Data for Everyone – Summary of World Statistics Day Celebrations
As part of the celebrations, employees of the Statistical Office in Kielce conducted a series of educational sessions. On 21 October, we visited students at the Jan III Sobieski Primary School in Starochęciny, and on 22 October, we hosted eighth-grade students from Primary School No. 34 named after Adam Mickiewicz in Kielce.
During the sessions, the youngest students (Grades 1–3) learned basic statistical concepts through play. The children solved puzzles, played memory games and even created a “human chart”. Students in Grades 4–5 had the opportunity to attend an interesting presentation and learn where data come from and how they can be used in practice. The oldest students (Grades 7–8) focused on working with charts. They analysed data and learned how to read and interpret the graphical presentation of information.
Educational Activities for Future Economists
On 2 October 2025, the Statistical Office in Kielce hosted students from Technical Secondary School No. 1 in Busko-Zdrój.
During the session, we discussed how statistical data are produced and how they are used to describe socio-economic phenomena. Students learned how to communicate data responsibly, avoiding oversimplification and manipulation. We emphasised the importance of respondents’ participation in statistical surveys. In the second part of the session, students solved statistical quizzes and puzzles using statistical data. This allowed them to test their knowledge, observation skills, logical thinking and ability to interpret information.
Training in the Use of Statistical Databases at JKU Completed
We have completed a series of training sessions on the use of statistical databases, conducted as part of our cooperation with Jan Kochanowski University (JKU) during the 2024/2025 academic year.
The training sessions provided an excellent opportunity to gain practical knowledge of tools and methods for analysing statistical data. Participants acquired skills enabling them to effectively retrieve, process and interpret data. The final session before the summer break expanded their knowledge of the functionalities of the Geostatistical Portal.
We are very pleased not only with the high attendance, but above all with the active engagement of the JKU academic community. The questions and discussions accompanying the sessions significantly enriched the entire training programme.
Analytical Workshops at JKU – Practical Experience before the Summer Break
Towards the end of the semester, just before the summer break, students from the Institute of Geography and the Institute of Mathematics at JKU took part in practical workshops on data analysis.
Students from the Institute of Geography explored the Local Data Bank. They learned how to retrieve and interpret data and how to use it in geographical research and local development planning.
Students from the Institute of Mathematics, meanwhile, worked with the STRATEG Development Monitoring System. They learned about key socio-economic indicators and how STRATEG supports regional development analyses.
Continuing Our Cooperation with Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce
As part of our cooperation agreement with Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, we delivered a lecture entitled “Organisation of Official Statistics in Poland”.
During the meeting, we discussed in detail the key aspects of the functioning of official statistics in Poland. We presented its legal framework, introduced the structure of Statistics Poland and discussed the specific role of statistical offices. We also addressed issues related to the Programme of Statistical Surveys of Official Statistics, data dissemination and the current challenges facing official statistics.
More Students Discover the World of Statistics
Although summer is already in the air, we are not slowing down! We visited students at the Non-Public Primary School in Mniów.
The youngest students, children in Grades 0–3, discovered statistics through play. They solved puzzles, played memory games and even created a human chart and simple data sets.
Students in Grades 4–6 took part in interactive workshops. They learned where data come from and how they can be used in everyday life.
The oldest students (Grades 7–8) focused on working with charts. They analysed data and learned how to read and interpret the graphical presentation of information. It was a great lesson in critical thinking.
May Educational Tour
We have completed a productive and joyful month of educational activities in May.
We completed a series of educational sessions held at three institutions in our region: the Educational Facilities Complex in Korytnica, the John Paul II Primary School in Gowarczów and the Educational Facilities Complex in Tuczępy. We had the pleasure of meeting students of different ages, introducing them to the world of numbers and data and demonstrating that statistics can be truly interesting. The youngest participants discovered statistics through interactive games and activities, which enabled them to absorb knowledge in an accessible and engaging way. Older groups took on challenges involving interesting tasks and the analysis of simple data sets, thereby developing their analytical thinking skills.
Course at Kielce University of Technology – 2nd Edition 2024/2025 Completed!
Another group of students from Kielce University of Technology can now proudly display certificates confirming completion of the course on the practical use of statistical databases.
The second edition of the course has come to an end, and the new data analysis enthusiasts successfully completed the module devoted to the Geostatistical Portal, which was the subject of the final session. During the course, participants also acquired practical skills in searching for, interpreting and visualising statistical data, learning the functionalities of the Local Data Bank and the STRATEG system. Congratulations to all participants on obtaining their certificates. We hope that they will serve not only as confirmation of the knowledge gained, but also as an inspiration for further academic development in the field of data analysis.
Course at Kielce University of Technology – 1st Edition 2024/2025
The first edition of this year's course for students of Kielce University of Technology on the practical use of statistical databases has come to an end.
This year, the Geostatistical Portal was added to last year's programme, which covered the Local Data Bank and the STRATEG system. Due to continued interest, we organised two editions so that everyone interested could take part in the sessions. Students who completed the first round have already received certificates confirming their new skills. Working with data is not only about learning techniques, but also about developing precision and fact-based thinking – skills essential in today's labour market.
Local Data Bank – How to Use Data in Research and Projects
Our partnership with Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, confirmed by an agreement signed in February this year, has taken concrete shape.
We conducted another training session focused on the Local Data Bank (BDL), this time dedicated to the academic staff of JKU. The schedule of meetings demonstrates our commitment to supporting the academic community in accessing key statistical information.
We are pleased with the positive response from the JKU academic staff and believe that the skills acquired will contribute to even more effective use of statistical data in research and educational projects.
Statistical Education – Reports from the Field
We are pleased to report that statistical education is developing dynamically, and the number of its supporters continues to grow. On 24 and 25 April 2025, we had the pleasure of introducing primary school students to the world of statistics. At the Primary School in Skarżysko-Kamienna, the sessions were dedicated to Grades 4–6, while at the Primary School in Wolica, they were offered to all students. Together, we discovered that statistics is much more than numbers and charts – it is a story about the world around us, told through data.
Data in Practice – Training on the Functionalities of the Local Data Bank for Students (RCz)
In April, we conducted training on the Local Data Bank (BDL), organised at Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce under the cooperation agreement.
Students from various fields of study at the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences took part in the training “Local Data Bank – How to Use Data in Research and Projects”. For some participants, it was their first encounter with Poland’s largest database on the economy, society and the environment.
The training was practical in nature – students independently searched for and downloaded data while becoming familiar with all the key functionalities of the service.
Educational Sessions “Statistics All Around Us”
On 14 and 16 April 2025, the Statistical Office in Kielce hosted sixth-grade students from Primary School No. 15 named after Tadeusz Kościuszko in Kielce and Primary School No. 13 named after Władysław Jagiełło in Kielce.
During the “Statistics All Around Us” sessions, students learned that each of us contributes to the creation of statistics and discovered the importance of the data collected. They also had the opportunity to understand how statistics affect various areas of everyday life, such as education, health and the labour market.
Educational Celebrations of Polish Statistics Day 2025
On 12 March 2025, we visited students at the Maria Skłodowska-Curie Public Primary School in Ujazd. We conducted a series of sessions tailored to the students’ age.
Students in Grades 1–3 took part in sessions entitled “Świętokrzyskie – My Little Homeland”. During the sessions, they learned what surveys are, how they are conducted and what the data obtained from them are used for. They also had the opportunity to discover that we all contribute to the creation of statistics.
The “Statistics All Around Us” sessions were aimed at students in Grades 4–6. During the sessions, students became familiar with basic statistical concepts and methods in a way that enabled them to better understand data and their interpretation.
The oldest students, in Grades 7–8, took part in sessions entitled “Charts Without Secrets”, where they learned about the proper construction, analysis and interpretation of statistical charts. They discovered that visualisations make data analysis much easier.