Croatian Association of Teachers of English

The 6th HUPE in Storyland competition Ranking

2025
Branch Zagreb
Certificate of Attendance
08.12.2025.
HUPE Conference 2025
Certificate of Attendance
12.11.2025.
HUPE Conference 2025
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12.11.2025.
2024
HUPE Conference 2024
Certificate of Attendance
25.11.2024.
HUPE Conference 2024
Certificate of Attendance
25.11.2024.
HUPE Conference 2024
Certificate of Attendance
25.11.2024.
Code: DOLPHIN
Points: 30

The day that changed everything

The world we live in today has become very fast and very noisy becouse people are always in a hurry. In the morning, they rush to work or school, and in teh afternoon, they rush home. They often look at their phones and rarely lift their eyes to notice what is around them. Sometimes it feels like no one has time to stop and see other people. Everyone carries their own worries, but they often hide them. That day, I was not thinking about the world, the future, or big problems. I thought it would be an ordenary day, like any other. I didn't know that this day would teach me an important lesson.

The morning started completely normal. I woke up, got out of bed, and got dressed. While I eas having breakfast, I looked out the window at the sky, which was grey, and the street, which was quiet. Nothing looked spacial. I took my bag and went out of the house into the cold, fresh air. People were already walking in a hurry down the street, each going their own way, Some walked fast, and some slowly. Some were talking and some were quiet. Their faces looked serious and tired. As I walked, I thought about school. I thought about homework, tests and other responsibilities. I was a little tired and not in a very good mood. I wasn't looking around; I just walked forward like everyone else. At one point I noticed a person walking very slowly, carrying several large and heavy bags. The bags were full and kept slipping from his hands, it was clear that it was hard for her. People were passing by and no one stopped. No one asked if she needed help. At first I acted like them, but then I stopped. Something was bothering me, and I welt that it wasn't right to just walk by. My heart told me that I had to do something. I stood there, for few seconds, thinking. I asked myself whether I should help her or not. I wasn't sure if I would be bothering her. I didn't know if she would accept my help but I decided to try, so I turned around and I approached her. I felt nervous but also had a warm feeling in my heart and I knew It was good to do something. I came slowly and offered help with simple words. I didn't speak much. I just reached out my heand and took some of the bags. I immediately felt how heavy they were. At that moment I realized how hard it has been for her to carry them alone. We began to walk together, slow, because she was very tired. I was happy that I could help her. After a few moments, she looked at me and smiled. It was small but sincere smile that surprised me because it was warm and full of graditude. I felt warmth in my heart and realized how one smile can make a big difference. That small moment gave me hope that the world still can be a good place. As we walked, I began to think differently. I thought about how little it tajes to help someone. It doesn't need much money or time. Sometimes attendtion and goodwill are enough. I realized that the worls doesn't change only because of big things, but also because of small ones. Small acts of kindness spread like waves. One gesture can inspire another, and one smile can inspire a new smile. After some time, we reached her house. She thanked me and smiled again. That smile stayed in my mind. I continued on my way, but I was no longer the same as before. I felt calmer and happier, and my heart was full of joy. I relaized that I didn't have to do something big to change someone's day. It is enough to do something small but sincerely from the heart. Later that day I began to notice the world around me more. I saw someone helping another person cross the street. I saw someone holding door open and it came to me that good things exist all around us, but we often don't notice them. The world is full of opportunities to do good- we just have to see them and take the moment.

I also thought about nature and realized that carring for people and carring for the world cannot be separated. If we don't take care of each other, it will be hard to take care of the world we live in. People and nature are connected. When we do good to people, we do good to the worls. When we respect the nature we also do good to people because we all live on the same planet. I also began to think about the future. I realized that the future of the worls doesn't depend only on the big decisions adults make. It also depends on the small actions of evry person. It depends on weather we are kind and do we help when we see someone in need. It depends on whether we smile or just walk by.

That day, I learned that one good deed can inspire another, and one smile inspires another smile. When I returned home that evening I thought about everything that had happened. A day that started as an ordinary day become special. I realized that I don't have to do something big to change the worls. It is enough to do a little good. That day changed my view on people, the worls and the future. I learned that the survival of the world begins in everyday situations. It begins with one good deed and one sincere smile. A good act and smile can have far-reaching cosequences. The world changes every day through small acts and smiles that people share.

This is why I will always remember that day as the day that changed everything. I learned that small act of kindness has great power. I learned that a smile can change somepne's life. I learned that we can all make the world a better place, only if we notice others and help them.


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Regional Ranking: 24
Code: DOLPHIN
Points: 30

The day that changed everything

The world we live in today has become very fast and very noisy becouse people are always in a hurry. In the morning, they rush to work or school, and in teh afternoon, they rush home. They often look at their phones and rarely lift their eyes to notice what is around them. Sometimes it feels like no one has time to stop and see other people. Everyone carries their own worries, but they often hide them. That day, I was not thinking about the world, the future, or big problems. I thought it would be an ordenary day, like any other. I didn't know that this day would teach me an important lesson.

The morning started completely normal. I woke up, got out of bed, and got dressed. While I eas having breakfast, I looked out the window at the sky, which was grey, and the street, which was quiet. Nothing looked spacial. I took my bag and went out of the house into the cold, fresh air. People were already walking in a hurry down the street, each going their own way, Some walked fast, and some slowly. Some were talking and some were quiet. Their faces looked serious and tired. As I walked, I thought about school. I thought about homework, tests and other responsibilities. I was a little tired and not in a very good mood. I wasn't looking around; I just walked forward like everyone else. At one point I noticed a person walking very slowly, carrying several large and heavy bags. The bags were full and kept slipping from his hands, it was clear that it was hard for her. People were passing by and no one stopped. No one asked if she needed help. At first I acted like them, but then I stopped. Something was bothering me, and I welt that it wasn't right to just walk by. My heart told me that I had to do something. I stood there, for few seconds, thinking. I asked myself whether I should help her or not. I wasn't sure if I would be bothering her. I didn't know if she would accept my help but I decided to try, so I turned around and I approached her. I felt nervous but also had a warm feeling in my heart and I knew It was good to do something. I came slowly and offered help with simple words. I didn't speak much. I just reached out my heand and took some of the bags. I immediately felt how heavy they were. At that moment I realized how hard it has been for her to carry them alone. We began to walk together, slow, because she was very tired. I was happy that I could help her. After a few moments, she looked at me and smiled. It was small but sincere smile that surprised me because it was warm and full of graditude. I felt warmth in my heart and realized how one smile can make a big difference. That small moment gave me hope that the world still can be a good place. As we walked, I began to think differently. I thought about how little it tajes to help someone. It doesn't need much money or time. Sometimes attendtion and goodwill are enough. I realized that the worls doesn't change only because of big things, but also because of small ones. Small acts of kindness spread like waves. One gesture can inspire another, and one smile can inspire a new smile. After some time, we reached her house. She thanked me and smiled again. That smile stayed in my mind. I continued on my way, but I was no longer the same as before. I felt calmer and happier, and my heart was full of joy. I relaized that I didn't have to do something big to change someone's day. It is enough to do something small but sincerely from the heart. Later that day I began to notice the world around me more. I saw someone helping another person cross the street. I saw someone holding door open and it came to me that good things exist all around us, but we often don't notice them. The world is full of opportunities to do good- we just have to see them and take the moment.

I also thought about nature and realized that carring for people and carring for the world cannot be separated. If we don't take care of each other, it will be hard to take care of the world we live in. People and nature are connected. When we do good to people, we do good to the worls. When we respect the nature we also do good to people because we all live on the same planet. I also began to think about the future. I realized that the future of the worls doesn't depend only on the big decisions adults make. It also depends on the small actions of evry person. It depends on weather we are kind and do we help when we see someone in need. It depends on whether we smile or just walk by.

That day, I learned that one good deed can inspire another, and one smile inspires another smile. When I returned home that evening I thought about everything that had happened. A day that started as an ordinary day become special. I realized that I don't have to do something big to change the worls. It is enough to do a little good. That day changed my view on people, the worls and the future. I learned that the survival of the world begins in everyday situations. It begins with one good deed and one sincere smile. A good act and smile can have far-reaching cosequences. The world changes every day through small acts and smiles that people share.

This is why I will always remember that day as the day that changed everything. I learned that small act of kindness has great power. I learned that a smile can change somepne's life. I learned that we can all make the world a better place, only if we notice others and help them.


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Code: DOLPHIN
Points: 30

The day that changed everything

The world we live in today has become very fast and very noisy becouse people are always in a hurry. In the morning, they rush to work or school, and in teh afternoon, they rush home. They often look at their phones and rarely lift their eyes to notice what is around them. Sometimes it feels like no one has time to stop and see other people. Everyone carries their own worries, but they often hide them. That day, I was not thinking about the world, the future, or big problems. I thought it would be an ordenary day, like any other. I didn't know that this day would teach me an important lesson.

The morning started completely normal. I woke up, got out of bed, and got dressed. While I eas having breakfast, I looked out the window at the sky, which was grey, and the street, which was quiet. Nothing looked spacial. I took my bag and went out of the house into the cold, fresh air. People were already walking in a hurry down the street, each going their own way, Some walked fast, and some slowly. Some were talking and some were quiet. Their faces looked serious and tired. As I walked, I thought about school. I thought about homework, tests and other responsibilities. I was a little tired and not in a very good mood. I wasn't looking around; I just walked forward like everyone else. At one point I noticed a person walking very slowly, carrying several large and heavy bags. The bags were full and kept slipping from his hands, it was clear that it was hard for her. People were passing by and no one stopped. No one asked if she needed help. At first I acted like them, but then I stopped. Something was bothering me, and I welt that it wasn't right to just walk by. My heart told me that I had to do something. I stood there, for few seconds, thinking. I asked myself whether I should help her or not. I wasn't sure if I would be bothering her. I didn't know if she would accept my help but I decided to try, so I turned around and I approached her. I felt nervous but also had a warm feeling in my heart and I knew It was good to do something. I came slowly and offered help with simple words. I didn't speak much. I just reached out my heand and took some of the bags. I immediately felt how heavy they were. At that moment I realized how hard it has been for her to carry them alone. We began to walk together, slow, because she was very tired. I was happy that I could help her. After a few moments, she looked at me and smiled. It was small but sincere smile that surprised me because it was warm and full of graditude. I felt warmth in my heart and realized how one smile can make a big difference. That small moment gave me hope that the world still can be a good place. As we walked, I began to think differently. I thought about how little it tajes to help someone. It doesn't need much money or time. Sometimes attendtion and goodwill are enough. I realized that the worls doesn't change only because of big things, but also because of small ones. Small acts of kindness spread like waves. One gesture can inspire another, and one smile can inspire a new smile. After some time, we reached her house. She thanked me and smiled again. That smile stayed in my mind. I continued on my way, but I was no longer the same as before. I felt calmer and happier, and my heart was full of joy. I relaized that I didn't have to do something big to change someone's day. It is enough to do something small but sincerely from the heart. Later that day I began to notice the world around me more. I saw someone helping another person cross the street. I saw someone holding door open and it came to me that good things exist all around us, but we often don't notice them. The world is full of opportunities to do good- we just have to see them and take the moment.

I also thought about nature and realized that carring for people and carring for the world cannot be separated. If we don't take care of each other, it will be hard to take care of the world we live in. People and nature are connected. When we do good to people, we do good to the worls. When we respect the nature we also do good to people because we all live on the same planet. I also began to think about the future. I realized that the future of the worls doesn't depend only on the big decisions adults make. It also depends on the small actions of evry person. It depends on weather we are kind and do we help when we see someone in need. It depends on whether we smile or just walk by.

That day, I learned that one good deed can inspire another, and one smile inspires another smile. When I returned home that evening I thought about everything that had happened. A day that started as an ordinary day become special. I realized that I don't have to do something big to change the worls. It is enough to do a little good. That day changed my view on people, the worls and the future. I learned that the survival of the world begins in everyday situations. It begins with one good deed and one sincere smile. A good act and smile can have far-reaching cosequences. The world changes every day through small acts and smiles that people share.

This is why I will always remember that day as the day that changed everything. I learned that small act of kindness has great power. I learned that a smile can change somepne's life. I learned that we can all make the world a better place, only if we notice others and help them.


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