Dear colleagues,

Our first HUPE meeting in the school year 2024-2025 will be held on June 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm online via Zoom.

Agenda:

1. Sanja Rašković: Stories, a powerful teaching tool
2. Mirjana Zubak Mičetić: : Unlocking AI: TD through the Magical tools
3. HUPE Istra branch president elections
4. HUPE news

If you’d like to attend the meeting, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Meeting details:

Topic: HUPE Istra branch meeting
HUPE Croatia is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

• Topic: HUPE Istra meeting
• Time: Jun 18, 2025 04:00 PM Vienna
• Join Zoom Meeting
  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89835489601?pwd=576HAbVElyMd23zkUTOrG4Tl8CDiZd.1
• Meeting ID: 898 3548 9601
• Passcode: 552145

Looking forward to seeing you,

Dunja Klarić
HUPE Rijeka Branch President

SANJA RAŠKOVIĆ: Stories, a powerful teaching tool
Stories play a big part in our lives and in our classrooms. They carry magic and can take us and our students to the fantasy land where learning becomes easier and more fun. In this practical workshop I’m going to share story-like activities that work well in the classroom, boost creativity and facilitate vocabulary and grammar revision, as well as reading, listening, and speaking practice. These activities can be used  with all age groups.

Mirjana Zubak Mičetić: Unlocking AI: TD through the Magical tools
This workshop is designed to offer educators an in-depth introduction to artificial intelligence tool Magic School. Tailored specifically for teachers, this lecture and hands-on workshop examines the logic and rules associated with integrating AI into daily educational practices. Participants will gain valuable insights into the advantages and disadvantages of AI tool Magic School, as well as an understanding of its limitations and the diverse array of possibilities it 

Dear colleagues,

Our second HUPE meeting in the school year 2024-2025 will be held on June 11, 2025 at

4:30 pm online via Zoom.

Agenda:

1. Anita Jokić: Carpathia to the rescue
2. Amela Ojdanić: Stories and Comics
3. HUPE Rijeka president elections
4. HUPE news

If you’d like to attend the meeting, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Meeting details:

Topic: HUPE Rijeka branch meeting
Time: Jun 11, 2025 04:30 PM Sarajevo, Skopje, Zagreb
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87834163752?pwd=YMa5Dv9Ij2EsRYJPmN56W5XIBfs1ba.1
Meeting ID: 878 3416 3752
Passcode: PSu6m0

Looking forward to seeing you,

Doris Mesaroš
HUPE Rijeka Branch President

Dear members,

I am pleased to invite you to HUPE Varaždin branch meeting, which will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 9.00 am online.

Agenda:

1. Andrijana Roždijevac: Media Literacy
2. HUPE Varaždin Branch elections
3. Mia Šavrljuga: Back to Basics: Teaching Speaking and Presenting 101 
4. HUPE news

We have interested workshops, delivered by our well-known, creative colleagues. The workshop summaries can be found below.

Workshop 1: Are your students SMART enough? 
Short summary: Are your students media literate? Can they tell real from fake news? Are they easily deceived by deepfakes? If you are not sure about some or any of these, join this workshop and find out how to teach your students to spot fake news and images, and deepfake videos, as well as how to do the SMART test. Develop your students’ critical thinking and media literacy skills through various activities, online games and apps, and also try some of them yourselves.

Workshop 2: Back to Basics: Teaching Speaking and Presenting 101 
Teaching the ins and outs of speaking and giving Ted-Ed-level presentations has become the bane of every English teacher's existence. Not to mention assessing these masterpieces. This workshop aims to present you with some ready-made teaching solutions and assessment strategies.

Meeting details:
Topic: HUPE Varaždin
Time: Jun 7, 2025 08:30 AM Vienna
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 894 3416 3994
Passcode: 765336

If you would like to attend the meeting, please, register by sending an email to hupe.varazdin@gmail.com by Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 8.00 am the latest. 

Thank you.

I hope to see you next Saturday. Don’t miss the chance to attend some interesting workshops and meet the new president of our branch.

I’m looking forward to seeing you.

Kind regards,

Stela Pavetić 
HUPE Varaždin Branch President

Dear colleagues,

Our second HUPE Zagorje Branch meeting in the school year 2024-2025 is going to take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 3 pm in Srednja škola Bedekovčina.

Agenda:

1. HUPE Zagorje president election 
2. Melita Jurković: How to effectively design appropriate tasks, and assess students’ writing
3. Mateja Kobeščak: 21st century skills for teachers and students
4. Barbara Hanjilec: More than a project
5. HUPE news

I am looking forward to seeing you all soon.

Kind regards,

Petra Gorički
HUPE Zagorje Branch President

Dear colleagues, 

Our 2nd HUPE Dubrovnik Branch meeting in the school year 2024/2025 is going to take place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 11 am at Osnovna škola Blato in Blato. 

AGENDA 

1. SANJA RAŠKOVIĆ: Stories, a powerful teaching tool
2. SILVIJA PEĆANAC BAČIĆ: Literature unfolded
3. HUPE info
4. HUPE Dubrovnik president election  - candidates will have the opportunity to present themselves

WORKSHOPS

SANJA RAŠKOVIĆ: Stories, a powerful teaching tool
Stories play a big part in our lives and in our classrooms. They carry magic and can take us and our students to the fantasy land where learning becomes easier and more fun. In this practical workshop I’m going to share story-like activities that work well in the classroom, boost creativity and facilitate vocabulary and grammar revision, as well as reading, listening, and speaking practice. These activities can be used  with all age groups.

SILVIJA PEĆANAC BAČIĆ: Literature unfolded
Frankenstein is not just a novel. It is a multi-layered story which needs to be unfolded. Literature offers an opportunity to develop writing skills, acquire new vocabulary and it can also have creative output.

The call for the position of HUPE Dubrovnik branch position is still open. You can apply by May 20, by sending your name, surname, school, phone number and a short biography to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

I am looking forward to seeing you all soon.

With regards,

Jelica Šeparović
HUPE Dubrovnik Branch President

Dear HUPE Members,

HUPE is looking for candidates for the position of HUPE Rijeka Branch President. If you are an active HUPE member who is organized, responsible, and willing to volunteer, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the professional development of English teachers in your region.

The position is voluntary and includes the following responsibilites:

✔Organizing meetings, events and activities for English teachers in the region
✔Supporting and connecting with fellow educators
✔Contributing to the professional growth of ELT professionals
✔Maintaining branch membership and engagement
✔ Collaborating with the HUPE Board and other branch presidents to organize the HUPE conference and other events

If you are interested, please send your application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by May 20, 2025 with the following information:

- name and surname
- school
- short biography
- a motivational paragraph including the reason for applying for the position
- mobile phone number.

Candidates will have the opportunity to present themselves at the next Rijeka Branch meeting, when the election will take place.

We are looking forward to your applications.

Doris Mesaroš
HUPE Rijeka Branch president

Dear HUPE Members,

As we approach the end of the two-year term, HUPE Dubrovnik is looking for candidates for the position of HUPE Dubrovnik Branch President. If you are an active HUPE member who is organized, responsible, and willing to volunteer, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the professional development of English teachers in your region.

The position is voluntary and offers the chance to:

✔ Organize meetings, events and activities for English teachers in the region
✔ Support and connect with fellow educators
✔ Contribute to the professional growth of ELT professionals
✔ Maintain branch membership and engagement
✔ Collaborate with the HUPE Board and other branch presidents to organize the HUPE conference and other events

If you are interested, please send your application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than May 20, 2025. Make sure to include: 

• Name and surname
• School
• Short biography
• Motivation statement 
• Mobile phone number

Candidates will have the opportunity to present themselves at the next Dubrovnik Branch meeting on May 24, when the election will take place.

We encourage all dedicated and passionate HUPE members to step forward and take on a leadership role. Let’s continue building a strong and inspiring HUPE community together!

We look forward to your applications!

Jelica Šeparović
HUPE Dubrovnik Branch president

Dear colleagues, 

the time for our next HUPE Slavonski Brod Branch meeting has come. It will be held on May 27, 2025 at 3:30 pm at OŠ Dradutin Tadijanović.

Agenda: 

1. Ivana Borozni: "English Learning Through Student Lenses."
2. HUPE Slavonski Brod branch president elections
3. Mirta Kos Kolobarić: “Education for sustainable future. “
4. HUPE news

The position of HUPE Slavonski Brod branch president is still open for applications. If you’re interested in contributing to the growth of our local branch by taking on this leadership role, please apply by May 15, 2025. 

The branch president is elected for a term of two years. The main responsibilities include keeping in touch with members, organizing branch meetings throughout the school year, and sharing relevant updates and information related to HUPE’s work. Additionally, the branch president takes part in organizing the annual HUPE conference in collaboration with the Board and other branch presidents.

 If you're interested in taking on this role, please apply by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than May 15, 2025. Your application should include:

• Name and surname
• School
• Short biography
• A motivational paragraph (why you’re applying)

All candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves to members at the Slavonski Brod branch meeting on May 27, 2025.

I highly encourage everyone to take part in the upcoming meeting—not only for the engaging workshops but also to meet the presidential candidates and participate in an important election that will shape the future of our branch.

To confirm your attendance, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Thursday, May 22, 2025. Thank you!

I’m looking forward to seeing you.

Kind regards,

Ivana Borozni
HUPE Slavonski Brod Branch President

Dear colleagues, 

The 3^rd HUPE Zagreb Branch meeting for school year 2024/2025 is planned to take place on the 16th May 2025 (Friday) at 7.30 PM in Čarobna riječ (Hebrangova ulica 27/1 Zagreb). 

AGENDA 

1. Workshops and lectures from 7.30PM
2. HUPE info
3. HUPE Zagreb president election 
4. After meeting discussion 

WORKSHOPS: 

• BARBARA HANJILEC: Creative Paths to Students' Well-Being: Supporting Gen Z Through Art and Emotional Intelligence
  The workshop focuses on supporting Gen Z’s mental health through emotional intelligence and creative expression. It highlights the high levels of stress and emotional challenges Gen Z faces, often accompanied by feelings of isolation, and the struggles we, teachers, face in working with that generation.  You will hear about an extracurricular activity, Paint and Talk, which aims to help students become more self-aware and resilient, and be introduced to hands-on activities that can be easily integrated into regular English lessons.  

• Ivana Burić Kurtović, M.A. and Eva Bogdanović, M.A.: Colourful gardens: on creativity and global biodiversity in language education
  Our story-wrapped game-based workshop focuses on unlocking one’s unique creativity in a diverse environment and developing a growth mindset through welcoming mistakes and promoting divergent thinking. Participants collect essential elements for healthy plant growth by engaging in different language activities which stimulate their imaginative capacity and embrace cultural and linguistic diversity while fostering critical thinking and collaboration.

• Valadžija Đurđica ( British Council ): IELTS za učenike viših razreda srednje škole: IELTS Trial Test prvenstveno služi kao priprema za službeni IELTS test, no koristan je svima koji se pripremaju za standardizirane ispite engleskog jezika uključujući maturu. Probni test pruža vrijedno iskustvo polaganja ispita u kontoriliranim uvjetima i rješavanja zadataka uvremenskom ograničenju.

If you'd like to attend the meeting, please confirm on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. your arrival by the 14th May 2025. Special invitation goes out to our new members! We would be really happy to see you all and to enjoy this professional education together. 

Looking forward to seeing you all soon, 

Mirjana Zubak Mičetić 
HUPE Zagreb branch president