Extracurricular Activities
BASKETBALL AND FOOTBALL
Coach
Tomasz Wojnowski – former professional basketball player (1996–2012), experienced educator and dedicated youth coach who has been passionately working with children and young athletes in Poland and abroad since 2004. He has extensive experience leading both boys and girls teams at various competitive levels. Constantly enhancing his coaching credentials, he completed advanced training in the IMOPEKSIS methodology and this year earned the official title of certified class D IMOPEKSIS basketball coach.
Mission & philosophy: development over results
The primary objective of our training program is not merely short-term game results but the long-term, holistic development of every child. Our sessions build self-discipline, responsibility, teamwork, and mental resilience, while above all fostering the genuine joy of physical activity. We firmly believe that the process of overcoming obstacles, staying consistent, and striving toward personal goals holds far greater educational value than the score on the board.
The innovative IMOPEKSIS method – Sport & future skills
Our training sessions are built on the cutting-edge IMOPEKSIS methodology, which seamlessly integrates motor skills training with the development of essential soft skills needed in today’s world.
Through purposeful games and situational exercises, participants develop:
- creativity and independence in on-court decision-making
- effective communication and empathy within the team
- focus, concentration, and constructive strategies for handling stress and emotions
- a culture of fair play and deep respect for teammates, opponents and referees
Why WBL Academy at our school?
- strong basketball tradition and flexible packages: our school is an established name on the Wilanów basketball map, boasting outstanding athletic achievements. We believe basketball should be accessible to every student - whether they are taking their very first steps or aiming for regular competition. That is why we offer a flexible package system (1x, 2x, or 3x per week), making it easy to balance sports with academics and other extracurricular passions
- Saturday match practices in a full-sized sports hall: for all training groups, we have introduced a unique weekend format: every Saturday, we have exclusive access to a professional, 3-sector sports hall. This provides the ideal space where technical and tactical concepts practiced during the week are directly applied and refined in real game conditions
- jubilee WBL season & the new WBL Extra: our players compete in the prestigious Wilanowska Basket Liga (WBL), held under the honorary patronage of the Mayor of Wilanów, which is now entering its milestone jubilee season. In addition, this year we are launching WBL Extra—a dedicated weekend tournament league that guarantees children even more game time and athletic excitement in a balanced environment
Participant's development path
Stage 1 – tailored for the youngest participants: games, fun and basic motor skills.
The focus is on joyful movement, social integration and positive ball familiarity to spark a lifelong love for sports.
Stage 2 – mindful training & skill refinement: gradual introduction of structured training, coordination drills, tactical awareness, and understanding roles within a team.
Stage 3 – game, competition & matches: active participation in scrimmages, Saturday game-format sessions and inter-school league competitions (WBL and WBL Extra).
FENCING
DAMIAN MERKEL
More than just a sport – a character-building experience
Fencing is one of the oldest Olympic disciplines, associated for centuries with elegance, honour and class. For a child stepping onto the piste for the first time, it is, above all, pure joy – the clang of the weapons, the thrill of the duel and the pride of landing that first hit.
But there is more to it than just fun. Regular training teaches concentration and the ability to keep a cool head at the decisive moment, patience in striving for a goal, and respect for one’s opponent – every battle begins and ends with a salute. It is a discipline that builds self-confidence step by step, through small victories, and stays with the child long after the mask has been taken off. Training sessions are enriched with elements of games and activities that develop skills such as speed, agility, perception and the ability to make quick decisions.
We are the only school in Wilanów to offer children the chance to try this unique sport on our premises.
Coach
The sessions are led by Damian Merkel – a fencing coach, Polish Fencing Federation's referee and former member of the junior national team.
The ‘Golden Epee’ Tournament
Our students will have the opportunity to take part in the annual ‘Golden Epee’ tournament, organised at the PBA.
Who knows – perhaps in a few years' time, one of our fencers will become an Olympic medallist, just like the Polish female épée fencers at Paris 2024!
The Musketeers’ League – for those who want more
For fencers who train regularly at least twice a week and already have a year’s experience under their belt, we have something special.
The Musketeers League – for those who want more
For players who train regularly at least twice a week and already have a year’s experience under their belt, we have something special.
The Musketeers League consists of weekly tournament duels in two age divisions, a year-round club ranking and the best preparation for real competitions – the thrill of a tournament in a familiar hall, amongst friends from the club. This is the third training session of the week, reserved for players with a solid technical foundation. The number of places is limited.
ART CLASSES WITH DRAWING BASICS
KATARZYNA SZYBALSKA-LIPIŃSKA
The classes are designed to develop techniques for skillfully depicting the world around us. During the lessons, students will learn the principles of proportion in drawing and nurture their imagination.
Participants will discover that they can draw anything using basic shapes. Throughout the classes, corrections and guidance will be provided.
Selected topics include:
plants
landscape
figure study
animal drawing
still life study
elements of architecture, and more
The classes will be led by Katarzyna Lipińska – art and design teacher, art therapist, graduate of postgraduate studies in art history and contemporary visual culture, cultural animator and promoter of street art.
Required materials for participants:
pencil, eraser, and sharpener
watercolor pencils (minimum 24 colors)
watercolor paper pad A4 / 3 pcs.
black fineliner
folder for works (A4 format)
double-ended markers
MATHEMATICS FOR OLYMPIANS
MARLENA PYRKA
Every teacher would dream of a scenario when students look forward to their lessons, work actively in class and inconspicuously acquire new skills. These result in a fantastic test score, and later in the use of math skills in everyday life, because math is everywhere - at school, in the store and in every office. To get students to like maths, you need an idea.
These classes develop mathematical interests for students who would like to move freely in the fascinating world of numbers. Mathematics classes develop imagination, shape mathematical thinking, improve numeracy and the ability to find ways to solve any problem. The ability to think logically and mathematically helps to justify one's own opinion and overcome unforeseen difficulties, it also supports one's own development in other areas.
Instructor: Marlena Pyrka - early years education teacher, long-time teacher of extracurricular classes in mathematics.
MATHEMATICAL HAVEN
ALEKSANDRA MALISZEWSKA
We use mathematics, the queen of sciences, in many aspects of life, including the youngest children. Often, when walking around the school grounds, I hear students talking about mathematics – usually ending with a loud sigh expressing their dissatisfaction. There is a lack of enthusiasm and curiosity about this subject, and some students even feel aversion to learning mathematics.
That is why we offer additional classes that allow students to learn in a friendly and supportive environment, without the pressure of keeping up with others or competing for better grades. Our goal is to make students feel confident, believe in their own abilities and see mathematics not only as a challenge, but also as a source of joy.
During the classes, children will actively participate in lessons, which will strengthen their motivation to learn. A friendly, welcoming atmosphere will create conditions conducive to effective work for both students and teachers, and each success will be a reason for satisfaction and further development.
Instructor: Aleksandra Maliszewska – early years education teacher
SENSORY INTEGRATION
ZUZANNA JÓŹWIUK
Sensory integration is a natural process that occurs in each of us. If for some reasons it does not develop sufficiently, we can observe a delayed or disharmonious development of the child, extensive behavioural problems or learning difficulties.
The aim of sensory integration therapy is to stimulate the central nervous system by stimulating the sensory receptors. The aim of this process is to provide the sensory system with the right quantity and quality of impulses, so that on the basis of these the brain can learn to respond appropriately and develop correct adaptive reactions.
Therapeutic intervention involves the planned stimulation of the three basic, primary senses: touch, proprioception and balance, which form the basis for the development of higher, more advanced sensory processing skills.
CHESS CLASSES – LEARNING, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GREAT FUN
RADOSŁAW BORZYM
Chess is much more than just a game. It teaches logical and independent thinking, concentration, patience and the ability to anticipate the consequences of one’s own decisions. Children learn to analyse a situation, plan their next moves and cope with both success and failure.
During their classes, children learn the rules of the game, develop their skills and slowly discover the fascinating world of chess. Everything takes place in a friendly atmosphere, making learning both an exciting adventure and great fun.
It’s well worth a try – perhaps your child will discover a new passion in chess!
Instructor
Radosław Borzym is a chess instructor with several years of teaching experience, who shares his passion for the Royal Game with children at numerous schools across Warsaw. He is an active participant in the chess community in Mazovia Province, as well as a competitor in numerous tournaments and leagues, at both classical and rapid chess.
ACROBATICS
MONIKA SIWOŁOWSKA
UKS Miłośnik is a sports club that has been operating for over 20 years and is licensed by the Polish Gymnastics Association. We hold classes all over Warsaw, but our headquarters is located in Wesola, where we run competitive athletes who successfully compete in national acrobatic competitions.
Acrobatics requires a lot of flexibility, agility and synchronization of movements, so it makes players develop the whole body during training, which is very important in the development of a child. During the classes, the coach focuses on exercises that enhance strength and endurance, coordination and balance; stretching, concentration and teamwork skills.
The classes will be conducted by Monika Siwołowska, a licensed acrobatics coach and judge in artistic gymnastics with many years’ experience as both a competitor and a judge.
In 2017, as a member of the Polish national team, she won the title of Polish Senior Champion in the women’s trios event and also represented Poland at European competitions. A year later, she once again stood on the top step of the podium at the Polish Senior Championships.
Monika also has experience in judging sports acrobatics competitions, giving her a thorough understanding of the requirements and criteria used to assess competitors during events.
In her coaching work, she combines her experience as a former competitor, her understanding of the realities of elite sport and her knowledge of the correct execution of elements and preparation for competitions. She pays particular attention to technique, consistency, safety and the gradual development of athletes.
MODERN DANCE
HUBERT KRYSZTOFIŃSKI AND MAJA MAŁCZAK
We are two-time Polish Champions in Latin American dances and certified dance instructors. Since 2019, we have been working with children and young people – from preschoolers to competitive youth dance couples. We co-create the “Tańcz Amore” project together with Stefano Terrazzino, develop our stage skills, participate in dance and vocal performances, and continue to actively compete at a professional level.
As members of the Polish National Team of the Polish Dance Society, we proudly represent Poland at competitions across Europe and around the world. We also hold degrees in pedagogy and psychology.
Dance has been an inseparable part of our lives for as long as we can remember, and we find great joy in passing this passion on to our students. The aim of our classes is to encourage the development of coordination and the expression of emotions through movement, using a variety of dance styles – modern, hip-hop, ballroom, and more.