Children from Starbienino get on at school quite well.All the children are well-cared for and their progress is rather satisfying. Some of them are my pupils.

Several years ago, people from the villages where state farms existed were usually better off, so their children had better books, clothes etc. But things are the reverse now. People in the post-state farm villages are now often unemployed, have no prospects for the future, drink alcohol. On the other hand, people in Starbienino, where a state farm never existed, keep their own houses clean, look after the surroundings and take better care of their children.

As for cultural activity, I think our school is not a bad place to be. It does not neglect this issue. Several teachers are looking for sponsors, and carry out various activities with children after school. Some time ago, for example, a Polish-German project called "Children paint for children" was launched. In June, a festival called "English beyond the city" was organized in our school by the Kaszubian Folk University. It was designed for children from primary and secondary schools from all over the district. They presented different types of active forms of learning English. It was quite a useful lesson for all our children, not just for the participants. Unfortunately, mainly just the local children living in Choczewo are involved in such activities, as they do not have to commute. Another thing is that the parents from other villages often do not consider such activities a necessary factor in their children's development. We try, however, to explain these problems during parent-teacher meetings. You realise that the school is the main cultural centre in the local community.

As for the community as a whole, I dream of it as a tourist region. I also dream of more help for the post-state farm villages. And again, I think tourism is a chance for them. But more funds should be allocated, so that local people can rent the land and offer services to tourists. Currently, people from outside the community do this, but they only exploit the region, do not care about anything, do not care sufficiently for property, and take the money they earn away from the area.

Besides cultural challenges, there are also quite a few problems concerning everyday life. Public transport is one of them, since several railway lines have been closed and road communication is poorer than before. Your own car is a must, but not everyone can afford to buy one. As for Starbienino, there is no public transport, no bus stop. Fortunately, children are taken to school in Choczewo by a special school bus. However, if they want to join any cultural activities in the afternoon, the parents have to bring them back themselves, as the school bus leaves for Starbienino just once a day after school.

Because it is difficult to find work in this area, commuting is necessary. Luckily, some people in Starbienino can earn a little money picking blueberries and mushrooms in summer. It helps them to survive in winter. The rate of unemployment is very high, reaching 25%, but to make the local people active, they should be trained and motivated first. Living standards are a real concern here, but lack of assistance in learning how to live in new conditions is even more alarming.

As for tourism, which is an opportunity for this region, we still have a lot to do, although things have changed for the better already.