Introduction. The aim of the article is to present the 60-year history of the K. Chodkiewicz Saturday School of Native Subjects in Croydon – Crystal Palace. The research issues of this article include the didactic and educational activities of the school, the role of parents and teachers in the field of native education of children and adolescents, which had an impact on the formation of the Polish community in exile. Aim. The aim of the article is to present the history of the K. Chodkiewicz Saturday School of Native Subjects at the Polish Catholic Community in Croydon – Crystal Palace in the years 1950–2010 and its didactic and educational activities over 60 years, the roles of teachers and parents in raising children in Polish culture and tradition. Methods and materials. In order to present the School’s history, the method of document analysis and the method of literature analysis and criticism were used. Results. The result of the research is the presentation of the history, forms and methods of didactic and educational activities of the K. Chodkiewicz Native Subjects Saturday School at the Polish Catholic Community in Croydon – Crystal Palace in the years 1950–2010, in areas such as: management of the institution, organization of the didactic and educational process, cooperation with the family, and the social environment. Conclusion. In the years 1950–2010, the K. Chodkiewicz Polish School of Native Subjects at the Polish Catholic Community in Croydon – Crystal Palace shaped the national identity of Polish children and youth in exile, cultivated Polish traditions, passed on cultural and religious heritage, introduced them to participation in the celebration of national and church holidays, etc. The teachers were committed to their didactic and educational work, both in the form of classes and extracurricular activities. Encouraging students to participate in various types of competitions, exhibitions and academies, dance groups, and scouting. In addition, from the very beginning, the school has closely cooperated with the Parent Committee and the parish, who supported the work of teachers by helping in managing the facility.