The Romanian-Language High School in Pătrăuții de Sus, Ukraine, Modernizes Its Infrastructure through a Romania-Funded Project

Project to Modernize Educational Infrastructure

At Pătrăuții de Sus High School No. 1 in Chernivtsi Region, the project “Modernization of the Infrastructure of the Romanian-Language High School in Ukraine” has been completed, providing the educational institution with repair and modernization works on its roof.

The project was implemented with financial support from the Department for Romanians Abroad, as well as from the Pătrăuți Territorial Unit. The investment aims to improve the school’s infrastructure and create better conditions for educational activities.

The completion of the project was marked by an official event attended by representatives of the Romanian and Ukrainian authorities, local administration, the school’s management and teaching staff, students, parents and community members.

Romanian and Ukrainian Authorities Represented at the Event

Among the guests at the event was Irina-Loredana Stănculescu, Consul General of Romania in Chernivtsi. The meeting was also attended by Oxana Griniuc, Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Science of the Chernivtsi Regional State Administration, and Oxana Gaiseniuc, Chief Specialist within the regional structure responsible for preschool, general secondary and extracurricular education, inclusive education and digital transformation.

Also present was Vitalie Balta, Adviser to the Head of the Chernivtsi Regional State Administration, as well as Felicia Vrânceanu, University Assistant at the Department of Romanian and Classical Philology of Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University.

They were joined by representatives of the local administration, the school management, teaching staff, students, parents and members of the school committee. The event also brought together members of the press, including journalists Felicia Nichita-Toma and Vasile Carlașciuc.

Local Tradition Preserved at the Event

The guests were welcomed, in accordance with local tradition, with bread and salt by Ion Grijincu, Mayor of the Pătrăuți Territorial Unit, and Tatiana Matveiciuc, Principal of High School No. 1.

The moment marked not only the completion of the works, but also the importance of the project for the local community, as the high school is one of the important institutions supporting Romanian-language education in Chernivtsi Region.

School Roof Repaired and Modernized

One of the main interventions carried out under the project involved the repair and modernization of the school building’s roof.

The old slate roofing was replaced with metal roofing, while a new rainwater collection and drainage system was installed. The works contribute to protecting the building and improving the institution’s overall operating conditions.

Mayor Ion Grijincu emphasized the importance of the investment for the community, highlighting its impact on the conditions in which students carry out their educational activities, as well as on the working environment of the teaching staff.

Recognition for Romania’s Support

In recognition of the support provided to the community and the contribution to the implementation of the project, Mayor Ion Grijincu presented the Consul General of Romania in Chernivtsi, Irina-Loredana Stănculescu, with a Certificate of Honor.

The gesture highlighted the role of cooperation between Romanian authorities and Romanian communities in Ukraine in supporting projects dedicated to education and school infrastructure.

Education as an Important Area of Support for Romanians in Ukraine

In her message delivered during the event, Consul General Irina-Loredana Stănculescu highlighted the support provided by Romania to communities in Ukraine where ethnic Romanians live, with particular emphasis on Romanian-language education.

This support is reflected in projects aimed at rehabilitating and modernizing educational institutions, educational programmes and camps for students, as well as scholarships for students and teaching staff.

The Consul General also emphasized the need to strengthen educational institutions serving national minorities, including schools where the educational process is conducted in Romanian.

Regional Authorities Support Investment in School Infrastructure

For her part, Oxana Griniuc, Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Science of the Chernivtsi Regional State Administration, highlighted the importance of the support provided by the Government of Romania to communities in Ukraine.

She noted the relevance of this support in the difficult context created by the war and emphasized the attention given to students studying in Romanian-language educational institutions.

At the same time, the need to maintain adequate conditions for the educational process and to ensure a safe and functional environment for students and teachers was highlighted.

Students Involved in Promoting Local Traditions

The event also highlighted the involvement of students from High School No. 1 in activities dedicated to promoting the community’s heritage and traditions.

Rodica Timiș, Head of the Department for Economic Development, International Relations and Investment Management, thanked those who contributed to preparing the materials for the collection “The Local Community: Traditions, Stories and Histories”.

In addition, Archpriest Silvestru Motrescu of the Church of “Saint Paraskeva” offered the community a blessing and wishes for peace, health and prosperity.

Community Welcomes the Investment

The Principal of High School No. 1, Tatiana Matveiciuc, expressed gratitude to the institutions and individuals who contributed to the implementation of the project and highlighted the importance of the investment for the institution’s operation.

Representatives of the parents and the school committee also expressed their appreciation for the completed works and the support provided to the high school.

A Project to Strengthen Romanian Educational Infrastructure

The event dedicated to the completion of the project concluded with an artistic programme prepared by the students, who performed songs and dances for the guests.

The modernization of High School No. 1 in Pătrăuții de Sus is part of broader efforts to develop educational infrastructure in Romanian communities in Chernivtsi Region. Such investments create better conditions for students studying in Romanian and support institutions that contribute to preserving and passing on the linguistic and cultural identity of the Romanian community in Ukraine.