Author: Katarzyna Halicka

We invite you to the concert of the Olivia do Oliwa choir

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We invite you to the concert of the Olivia Choir at the Oliwa Town Hall of Culture! On April 12 at 7:00 p.m . you will hear the greatest hits of popular music in choral arrangements, m.in. Eurythmics, The Beatles, U2, Queen…

 

 

12.04, 19:00 | Oliwa Town Hall of Culture

 

The Olivia Centre Choir gathers singing enthusiasts from dozens of companies in the business centre. It has been operating for over 5 years now – in December 2023 it celebrated its jubilee with the concert “Fifth ROCK”.

The guests of the jubilee concert, as its title suggests, let themselves be carried away by the wave of rock sound. They heard, m.in, Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit “, U2’s “With or Without You “, and Queen’s “We Will Rock You ” in choral arrangements.

 

The choir performed on the stages of the Tri-City, adding splendour to cultural and business events and supporting charity projects. In 2022, the choir’s debut album
entitled “Dobre Tony” was released, containing well-known pieces of popular music
.

 

The Olivia Centre Choir is a group of people working in various companies in various positions in a prestigious business cntrum in Gdańsk. It is a band that, after working hours, among everyday obligations, finds time to develop their talent and enjoy making music together. The choir had its debut in Dzień dobry TVN. He recorded the first music video for the song Seasons of love, and as part of the cooperation with the German Chamber of Commerce, a recording of Christmas songs was created.

 

He won the Golden Band in the category of mixed choirs in the XVIII National Competition of Christmas Carols and Pastorals in Chełmno and the Bronze Diploma in the category of adult choirs in the VI Baltic Choir Competition Pomerania Cantat in Słupsk.

 

Wiktoria Pagieła – founder and artistic director of the Olivia Centre Choir. Born in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, in a family with musical traditions. A scholarship holder of the Government of the Republic of Poland (2006-2011), a graduate of the Faculty of Choral Conducting, Music Education and Eurhythmics at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk. St. Moniuszko (in the class of Prof. W. Górski/diploma with distinction) and a graduate of the Faculty of Philology at the University of Gdańsk (diploma with honors). Originator, organizer and host of numerous music events, vocal and choral workshops in Pomerania. President of the Gdańsk Branch of the Polish Association of Choirs and Orchestras (2012-2014). One of the most important awards (preparation of the University Choir of the Academy of Music in Gdańsk) is the Fryderyk 2014 Award of the Phonographic Academy in the category Album of the Year. Symphonic and concertante music: Angelus, Exodus, Victoria under dir. Prof. Z. Rychert.

 

 

Buy your ticket here

 

 

Faculty of Law and Administration UG with Zero Stress green zone designed by Design Anatomy

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The zone of concentration among the vegetation, which was created in one of the buildings of the University of Gdańsk, is the work of Design Anatomy – a studio that designs offices in Olivia Centre on a daily basis. The idea of creating a green zone came from the students themselves and was implemented as part of the Academic Participatory Budget. The synergy resulted in a one-of-a-kind chill-out zone.

 

The Zero Stress Zone was established in a secluded part of the building of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Gdańsk. From the very beginning of the Faculty’s existence, this place was intended for a winter garden, but it was only as part of the cooperation with Olivia Centre that it gained the name of a real leisure zone. The project included the revitalization of green zones, the construction of new modular furniture, which allowed for the separation of a zone not only for in-depth learning among greenery, but also for the creation of a place for official and less obliging meetings. The architects took care of new lighting, separate relaxation, work and integration zones, as well as appropriate acoustics and improved the aesthetic values of the winter garden. As a result, the space has been optically enlarged, while maintaining its seclusion and user-friendliness.

 

As he points out, Ph.D. Małgorzata Balwicka – SzczyrbaProf. UG, Vice-Dean for The project was inspired by the spaces of Olivia Centre: As part of the neighbourhood visit, we had the opportunity to learn about interesting solutions that entrepreneurs are currently introducing to their office spaces. The changes indicate how workplaces are moving towards places of socialization, integration and cooperation. It was very inspiring for us and allowed us to entrust the changes at our Faculty to experts who perfectly sense the change in trends in the design of ultra-modern and friendly office spaces. The choice turned out to be exceptionally good – their knowledge also proved to be the preparation of unique places conducive to learning and integration of the student community. We hope for further cooperation with Olivia both in the area of interior design and in many other fields!

 

Moreover, as the Dean of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Gdańsk emphasizes, Ph.D. Wojciech Zalewski Prof. UG cooperation with Olivia Centre is also important because a significant number of students of the faculty choose a career path not strictly related to the profession of judge, notary, legal counsel or advocate: About 60% of the students of our faculty continue their careers in business. Thanks to our cooperation with Olivia Centre, we want to emphasize our openness to the values of the business community.

 

I remember this space from my student days – recalls Bogusław Wieczorek, legal counsel and representative of the Management Board of Olivia Centre. I am glad that today I can support the cooperation between my Alma Mater and Olivia. I would like to congratulate the faculty authorities and the students themselves for thinking wisely and modernly about the place they use every day. Experience from the office market definitely proves that a well-designed space supports creative work, focus and moments of rest. Entrusting the project to an experienced team of architects, rather than a random one, is certainly a good choice.

 

The Zero Stress Zone is part of a broader, gradually implemented project at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Gdańsk. The changes also include improving the aesthetics of a much larger part of the building. With the use of the work of prof. Grzegorz Klaman from the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk creates a passage of art and inspiration on the mezzanine, located above the Zero Stress zone. In its vicinity, in the place of the former smoking room, a modern art gallery was created, adapted for the organization of student meetings and discussions. There is also a sculpture by Igor Mitoraj.

 

This zone has always had potential and good energy ,” says Anna Branicka, lead architect at Design Anatomy. – Beautifully lit with natural light, filled with greenery, it was a natural, though unused, meeting place. All she needed was the right arrangement. Together with Olivia Centre, almost as part of the “neighbourly” cooperation, we offered assistance in the design and implementation of the ZERO STRESS zone. The fruit of our partnership is a charming, cozy corner wrapped in greenery, with warm, soft light, a place for integration and relaxation, with a view of the… Olivia Star! We hope that it will serve students and staff for many years to come. Creating biophilic zones in existing buildings is always a good investment.

 

Cinematography: Tomasz Kurek, tomkurek.co

Do you like to play billiards? Apply by March 31 for the League of Companies under the aegis of Omida!

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Omida, which has recently opened the Omida Billiards Corner in Olivia Star, invites you to participate in the Billiard League of Companies!
If you like to play billiards, apply by e-mail by March 31st!

How to do it?

Everyone interested in participating in the tournament should register their willingness to participate in the tournament by e-mail by March 31 to the following address : bilardowaligafirm@o2.pl

  • Subject: Registration for the Business League
  • message content: name, surname, company (e.g. John Smith, Omida)

What do you need to know?

You need to know THIS link. It will take you to the tournament you created. It should be known by everyone who wants to sign up, is enrolled, or is just curious about the results. Until the end of March, the list of registered participants will be updated, so you can check in real time whether you are registered or not, and after signing up, you can watch how the tournament is going. You don’t have to play in a tournament to have access to this site, anyone can follow it:)

 

Start of the tournament

The tournament starts on April 1st.

 

Policy

  1. On April 1st, all curious and all subscribers click THIS IMPORTANT link and check the league bracket (which will appear in a moment, as the number of players signed up increases). There we check who plays with whom in the 1st round. Until the end of the week, i.e. until April 7 , the players make an appointment with each other on a selected day of the week at a specific time to play a match (up to 3 games won); We play 8-ball.
  2. Then the players check who they are playing against in the 2nd round and then they have another week to meet and play a match.
  3. After the duel is over, you should boast about the result on the messenger or WhatsApp group previously launched by the Tournament Organizer, Omida .
  4. The games are played every day of the week. When two players agree to play, that’s when they play. It’s important that everyone manages to play each round in one week.
  5. There are 3 points for a win, 0 points for a loss.
  6. There are no draws.
  7. The match is played to 3 games won.
  8. We play a variation of 8-balls: you are not allowed to move the white ball away from the board by the width of the club, you are not allowed to touch the balls at all, then there is a foul.
  9. After pocketing all of your balls, e.g. whole balls, the black ball with No. 8 can be declared to each pocket without exception.
  10. After 5 weeks, the winners of their groups will emerge, then the winners play each other in the final for the 1st place in the billiard league of companies.
  11. The games last up to 6 weeks, not longer.

Fig. Omida. Omida Billiards Corner, first floor, Olivia Star

 

 

 

GOOD LUCK!

 

 

It was a great Women’s Day! Thank you!

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It was a really fantastic Women’s Day in Olivia Garden. Over 200 ladies took part in workshops about health and beauty:) There was, of course, self-massage (led by Karolina Oleszek), you learned the secrets of quick make-up (led by Natalia Wiśniewska), you learned about spring fashion trends (led by Magdalena Żymek) and you trained in self-defence techniques (led by Janusz Murasicki). There was no shortage of delicious and exotic cocktails.

 

Thank you for allowing us to spend this time with you! And see you next year:)

 

Women’s Weekend at Olivia Star! Come to Star TOP and Olivia Garden!

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We invite you to the Women’s Weekend in Olivia Star. Come to Star TOP and Olivia Garden! This year, we are stretching Women’s Day over 3 wonderful days, because if you want to celebrate, you should celebrate in style. Join the three-day feast full of delicious food, great music and the power of unforgettable emotions! What will happen in Olivia Star?

 

WE START ON FRIDAY MORNING!

 

Remember, Dear Residents, Olivia Garden on March 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. is for you! Find a moment and choose a mini-workshop, lazing under a palm tree, a cocktail, a sweet snack. Remember to generate a ticket to Olivia Garden for free in the My Olivia app:)

  • 10:30-10:50 – self-massage.

  • 11:00-11:30 – secrets of quick make-up.

  • 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m . – spring fashion trends.

  • 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m . – self-defense techniques.

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 8, AFTERNOON

  • Welcome Drink for all ladies at the beginning of Disco Night | 32nd floor of Olivia Star.
  • Women of Soul, or live music performed by Marta Cyganek | Olivia Garden

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 9

  • A musical, emotional story “Blond in the Evening and One” performed by Piotr Zemła Trio. Listen to “Polka Dots and Roses”, “Grande Valse Brillante” or “Surrounded by Red Glow” and lose yourself in the magical atmosphere, which will be complemented by pianist Dmytro Poeta and accordion virtuoso Wojtek Ulanowski | Olivia Star’s 32nd Floor
  • An amazing musical journey to sunny Cuba – Fiesta Latina | Olivia’s Garden

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

  • The most beautiful songs of beloved
    jazz artists
     performed by Krystyna Gedzik | 32nd floor of Olivia Star.

 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

  • Table reservations: taras@oliviastar.pl; garden@oliviastar.pl
  • Tickets to the Observation Floor can be purchased on-site or via the website. We encourage you to use the MyOlivia application! Residents have free entry to the Observation Deck for selected events.
  • Admission to Olivia Garden is free.

Omida Billiards Corner in Olivia Star

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Together with OMIDA Group, we cordially invite you to the Omida Billiards Corner!
This is the place for you, available from March 6th! Drop by to relax, but also to feel the competitive spirit.

 

Important. How to get to the first floor of Olivia Star?

  • All employees of Olivia Star companies move around the building with access cards, so they can easily drive to the first floor of Olivia Star (they will go down to this floor from their offices) to the Work&Chill Corner.
  • Employees of companies from other Olivia buildings they go to the reception desk as usual to pick up the access card for level 1 of Olivia Star. In other words, the access rules adopted for all Olivia buildings apply here.

 

OMIDA Billiards corner was opened by Grzegorz Lasota himself, billiards player, coach, member of Omida-Kmicic Starogard Gdańsk.

 

 

 

In Olivia about the most important matters. Summit talks: women’s time.

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On Friday, March 1, the spacious conference room on the 34th floor of Olivia Star was filled to the brim. They talked about extremely important issues – women’s equality, the chances for women to play an increasingly important role in politics, and effective ways to break through the so-called “women’s rights”. “glass ceiling”.

 

The debate entitled “Summit Talks – Women’s Time” was attended by the Minister for Civil Society Agnieszka Buczyńska, the Pomeranian Voivode Beata Rutkiewicz, the Mayor of Gdańsk Aleksandra Dulkiewicz, the Law and Justice MP Dorota Arciszewska-Mielewczyk and the Civic Coalition MP Agnieszka Pomaska. The event was hosted by press and radio journalist Magdalena Rigamonti, and the inaugural lecture was given by Prof. Ph.D. Witold M. Orłowski from the Vistula University, professor and director of the Business School of the Warsaw University of Technology, chief economic advisor at PwC Poland.

 

Mainly female politicians were invited to participate in the meeting, so the discussion focused primarily on this area. They were m.in. The topic of the “glass ceiling”, analysing what it is and whether it will be possible to break it, also discussed the issue of quotas.

 

In politics and professional life, the “glass ceiling” for women manifests itself in various ways, m.in. unequal opportunities for promotion, lower salaries compared to men in similar positions, lack of representation of women in key decision-making bodies, or the use of gender stereotypes in competence assessments and task assignment. To overcome this, it is necessary to take broad and conscious action for gender equality, promote women’s participation in the decision-making process, eliminate discrimination based on gender and ensure equal opportunities and opportunities for professional development for both sexes.

Fig. Grzegorz Mehring, gdansk.pl

 

This is another meeting of the “Summit Talks” series. Earlier, Olivia Star talked about crises, i.e.
“Pandemic, war and what’s next?”
 and
the economic challenges of the modern world
.

 

“Summit Talks” organized by
Pomeranian Employers
 in cooperation with Olivia Centre.

 

 

More:

https://biznes.trojmiasto.pl/Mamy-czas-kobiet-Rozmowy-na-szczycie-n186952.html

https://www.gdansk.pl/wiadomosci/Rozmowy-na-szczycie-Czas-kobiet-Gdansk-Olivia-Six-Rigamonti-Dulkiewicz-Pomaska-Buczynska-Rutkiewicz-Arciszewska,a,259768

https://www.zawszepomorze.pl/rozmowy-na-szczycie-goraca-debata-na-34-pietrze-olivii-star

We help together! Small box, big support!

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The community of our
O4 Coworking
 on Women’s Day supports the 8. edition of Project Shoebox

and helps women in crisis. The team collects hygiene products, which will be donated to those in need, packed in a… shoeboxes.

 

The initiative consists in collecting and donating hygiene products and cosmetic products to women in need: single mothers, victims of domestic violence, refugees. Women in crisis intervention centres, single mothers’ homes or residential homes often do not have access to basic items such as shampoo, shower gel or sanitary pads. Project Shoebox is here to change that.

 

The products that will be collected as part of the campaign will go to to the Shelter for the Homeless “Prometheusz” in Gdańsk at ul. Zakopane Street.

 

You can help in two ways:

  • Organize a collection in your company and donate the collected items to O4 Coworking (Olivia Four, entrance from the patio, next to Natka), or complete the whole box and bring it to the O4 reception desk.
  • Join individually and bring the indicated products, and the team from O4 Coworking will take care of completing the packages.

 

A list of the most necessary, basic things

  • shower gels
  • Soap
  • Personal & Menstrual Care Products
  • toothbrushes and toothpastes
  • Deodorants
  • shampoos, hair conditioners

 

Additionally welcome

  • body lotions
  • face and hand creams
  • perfume
  • hairbrushes, combs
  • small jewelry, ornaments
  • Baby care products
  • sweets.

IMPORTANT! Products must be unused and not expired.

 

Meeting point:
O4 Coworking reception in the Olivia Four building.

 

The products are harvested until March 1.

 

 

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Together we can do more! Join the volunteers at thyssenkrupp!

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It has been known for a long time that together we can do more. Volunteers from our resident, thyssenkrupp, let us know that they had organized a fundraiser for mothers from the Single Mother’s Home in Matemblewo. And we let you know that you can do something good!

 

#tkVolunteers want to accumulate funds in this way, which they can use to buy what young mothers do not have every day – cosmetics or make-up accessories. They will give gifts to mothers on Women’s Day.

 

Collection of #tkVolunteers for mothers

 

 

 

More about the Single Mother’s Home

 

The Single Mother’s Home in Matemblewo has been run by CARITAS of the Archdiocese of Gdańsk since 1 July 2012. It helps pregnant women and mothers with minor children who are struggling with various life problems. They are often forced to seek help by domestic violence, financial problems, lack of family support and other dramatic situations. This house is a place that offers not only a roof over one’s head, but also – and perhaps above all – legal assistance, psychological and social support. So far, the facility has taken care of over 1400 mothers and children. More…

 

 

Open Day for the 1st grade of the Thinking Zone Primary School

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The Thinking Zone Primary School, which operates in Olivia, opens the door to recruitment for the 2024/2025 school year. Thus, we cordially invite you to the Open Day for the first class, which will take place on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 17:00 to 19:00.

 

FRAMEWORK AGENDA:

  • 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m . – Thinking Zone methodology – workshops for parents – Joanna Gruca
  • 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m . – In the world of VESS – workshops for students – Izabela Wiczanowska-Dowgiałło, Adrianna Klimkowicz and Izabela Mańkowska
  • 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m . – In the world of Thinking Zone – Natalia Kopyść, Joanna Gruca
  • 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m . – Q&A – Q&A session

 

LEADER:


Joanna Gruca

In the Thinking Zone, she is the Innovation Manager for Methodology, being responsible for the management of the methodological area. In addition, as a Polish philologist, I take care of exam classes and teach French. A literary and artistic critic by education, a certified teaching methodologist, and a tutor. Scientifically, he is interested in the ontology and philosophy of audiovisual image, neurodidactics, technology development, and thus the use of modern solutions or multimedia means in the educational process. It creates tools that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of teaching. She conducts her own classes in Film Education and Creative Writing. In her free time – she still reads or travels by car – she listens. In general, he observes and tries to live in balance and harmony of the flow of “good” energy.

 

Natalia Kopyść

Deputy Headmaster, VESS Coordinator, teacher of geography, chemistry and nature, as well as tutor at primary school and Thinking Zone High School. In her work, she shows students every day that learning is not just about mindlessly learning the material by heart. Together with the students, she looks at various issues, looks for connections and makes them understandable.

 

Joanna Roszkowska

Initiator and co-founder of Thinking Zone – a primary school and a high school, located in the Olivia Centre in Gdańsk. Thinking Zone is the only school in Poland that implements the VESS model developed by Edu1st and Harvard University. Entrepreneur and innovator in the education market. He is trying to reinvent education. Its authentic mission is to change the way education is organized and delivered. It constantly creates space for new qualities in education, in which, on the one hand, methods, tools and unique educational models are used, and on the other hand, the experience of students and parents in the educational process is a source of engagement and effectiveness. As a result, her organization develops open-minded, enterprising, educated young people who, in a dynamic world filled with technology, consistently pursue their personal goals in harmony with themselves.

 

Izabela Mańkowska

Pedagogue, pedagogical therapist and sensory integration therapist (SI). Author and co-author of publications on supporting the development of children and adolescents. Passionate with a head full of ideas. She believes that in a fairy tale a child can discover his emotions in the most beautiful way.

 

Izabela Wiczanowska-Dowgiałło

Iza, an educator and early childhood education teacher in the current third grade of primary school, brings color, commitment and incredible attention to children’s emotions to the Thinking Zone. Thanks to her travel experiences, she understands the importance of autonomy, but also the importance of cooperation – which she also invites her students to do. Her solid preparation to accompany children in discovering the world is based on many years of experience in working with them and her diplomas in early childhood education with speech therapy and pedagogy. Completing postgraduate studies in library science additionally allows Iza to introduce students to the world of history and book culture. Working with children on a daily basis brings a lot of light and joy to her professional life. Thanks to the creativity, sense of humor and sincerity of her students, she constantly discovers something new in herself both as a teacher and as a person. Travelling plays an important role in Iza’s life. She loves mountain hiking “at full speed” and has walked a 120-kilometer section of the Sudetes Trail on her own feet. She is also an amateur rock climber and an admirer of Frida Kahlo’s paintings.

 

Adrianna Klimkowicz

Teacher of the current first grade of the Thinking Zone Primary School. Adrianna She is an experienced early childhood education teacher and speech therapist. In addition to her pedagogical education, she is also a graduate of postgraduate speech therapy studies at the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin. In addition to postgraduate studies, she completed additional training in speech therapy, including alternative methods of communication and myofunctional therapy.

 

We invite you to an information meeting, during which teachers will tell you what they rely on when teaching.

 

MEETING POINT:
Thinking Zone
Al. Grunwaldzka 472
80-309 Gdansk

 


MEETING DATE:

 Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:
30 parents
15 Kids

 

PRICE:
The meeting and workshops for parents and children are free of charge.

 

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT US:
hello@thinkingzone.pl
+48 606 424 705

 

Register via the form on this page