The second HUPE Dubrovnik Branch meeting in 2024-2025 took place at Osnovna škola Blato in Blato on May 24, 2025. 

Agenda:

1. SANJA RAŠKOVIĆ: Stories, a powerful teaching tool
2. SILVIJA PEĆANAC BAČIĆ: Literature unfolded
3. HUPE info
4. HUPE Dubrovnik president election 

The first speaker was Sanja Rašković with her interactive storytelling workshop. It showed us the importance of storytelling in English teaching. She offered us numerous amazing activities to use in our everyday teaching. Most of the activities are suitable for all age groups, so the workshop was useful for both primary and secondary school teachers.  

Silvija Pećanac Bačić gave a presentation which showed an example of good practice, unfolding narrative layers to understand Shelley's commentary on science, humanity, and creation, showcasing Frankenstein's enduring influence on literature and popular culture.

Following these two very interesting workshops, the current HUPE Dubrovnik president shared the latest HUPE news, such as the information about the new board, HUPEzine and the 33rd HUPE conference, which will take place in Poreč, 24 – 26 October 2025. All the participants were invited to participate in HUPE newsletter and HUPEzine, as well as to contribute to our web page digital materials. 

At the end of the meeting, HUPE members voted for the next branch president. They unanimously supported Silvija Pećanac Bačić as the new HUPE Dubrovnik branch president. Congratulations, Silvija! 

Jelica Šeparović
HUPE Dubrovnik Branch President