Naša učenica Ema Polančec sudjelovala je na natječaju HUPE in Storyland – 5th National Writing Competition 2024-2025 i ostvarila izvrstan rezultat! U kategoriji 7. i 8. razreda, među ukupno 71 sudionikom, osvojila je 27. mjesto. Ovo prestižno natjecanje, koje organizira Hrvatsko udruženje profesora engleskog jezika (HUPE), potiče učenike na kreativno pisanje na engleskom jeziku. Ema je pokazala veliko znanje, kreativnost i trud, čime je postigla značajan uspjeh i ponosno predstavila našu školu.
Čestitamo Emi na ovom sjajnom rezultatu i veselimo se njezinim budućim uspjesima!
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THE IMAGINATION
„It’s 11 PM already? “said Sasha „I barely started reading Haunting Adeline..“ she whined, putting the bookmark on the 23rd page in the book and setting the book aside. „Oh well, there’s always tomorrow… “With a sigh, she got comfortable in bed and turned off the lamp on her nightstand, falling asleep.
This is Sasha, she is a 15-year-old book lover with a modest life, she has tan skin with some freckles on her cheeks and nose, silver, grey eyes which shined like two fresh diamonds, and she has dirty blonde, almost golden curly hair reaching to her hips. On one hand, she is creative, kind-hearted intelligent, and brave, but on the other, she is stubborn, inattentive at times, and can sometimes be too straightforward and laidback. A lot of people think she is weird, although she is just…unique.
Sasha wakes up, in a field, two humanoid figures hanging over her, looking down at her in confusion. When she sat up, the two jolted away slightly, surprised by her sudden movement. „Ah-Mandy, she’s alive! “a surprised, soft male voice exclaimed. „I see that, Theo.“Said a strong yet baffled female voice. Finally, Sasha saw the two figures more clearly. It was an elven demon boy and a vampire woman. The boy was pale-skinned, he had emerald, green eyes and fluffy soft brown hair that was to his neck. He had a long slim dark purple tail with a spear-like end to it, along with a pair of small dark purple horns on his head and pointed ears. He seemed no older than 16, he was just a tinge taller than Sasha and seemed like a nervous, anxious, nice, and soft guy. As for the woman, she seemed to be around 18, with dark skin, short black hair, round glasses resting on her nose along with golden shimmering eyes and a pair of sharp fangs. She seemed like an outgoing, dominant, and responsible yet sassy person. „Uh…Who…Who are you? Where am I? “asked Sasha, in somewhat of a daze. „We could ask you the same thing, human. What is your business here? “The woman said strictly and warily. „Amanda…She’s obviously confused, maybe even scared, you could try being nicer to the newcomer…? “said the boy. „No. Theodore, you know humans are not allowed in the Land of Tasal! It’s too dangerous. “She replied sharply. „Tasal? Doesn’t that mean ‘wonder’ in Arabic? So…Land of Wonder? “when she spoke up, the two stopped their bickering, their attention now on her again. „Please, don’t mind my friend, she can be…A little narrow-minded, at times “the boy chuckles nervously, giving Sasha a hand up. „I’m Theodore, you can just call me Theo, though. And ‘Miss Strict’ over here is Amanda, but I call her Mandy..“ the boy, now known as Theodore, said, hoping Sasha wouldn’t freak out. „You two are like something out of a story…Oh, right, my name is Sasha, a pleasure to meet you guys. “Said our dear Antagonist. „Pleasure’s all ours-“Suddenly, Theodore gets cut off by Amanda „Speak for yourself, demon. I still don’t trust it.“ She said, her eyes narrowing at Sasha. „But Mandy! She radiates no evil! Her heart is as pure as the rivers that flow through the Land of Tasal, I can feel it! “said the sweet boy. „A pure souled human? Impossible. Humans crawl with flaws. “The suspicious Amanda states, „Hm…Alright fine, I give her one chance. But one chance and one chance only, got it, girl? “ Amanda said with a tone of authority. „Yes, ma’am “Sasha replied, with a slight smile. Sasha talked with the two for some time, finding out how she had appeared in this Land of Tasal, a place full of magical beings and things, a place full of nature and peace. The two beasts explained how the human race was banished eons ago, for their destructive and unruly behaviour. After that talk, Sasha managed to earn Amanda’s trust. Currently, they were taking a walk through one of the many wonderful forests, which was full of life and nature. Animals happily roaming around, both ones from Earth or some new beautiful beings that she could only imagine in the real world. They got to an opening, a lake with a field full of exotic and wonderful flowers. Theodore pulled her down into the thick grass, chuckling. Sasha looked at him, a small, confused smile on her beautiful face. „What are you doing?“ She asks, curious, gazing over his shoulder to see what he is doing in the grass. „Wait! You can’t look, it’s a surprise! “ He said with a soft laugh. Sasha sighed and threw her upper body into the grass, looking up at the clear, turquoise sky. It was so…Magical. That was the only way she could describe it. It was something not even the most magical science fiction books couldn’t describe. Sasha was glad she got into this situation. She made two Magical friends in a Magical land, a real dream. She thought about how beautiful everything here was, the nature, the sky, the residents…she liked her new companions, Amanda warmed up to her too, and Theodore was just…so nice to her. So sweet, so pretty, so cute. His soft, messy, fluffy brown hair, his big, dreamy, emerald, green eyes, his adorable smile, his gentle demeanour, his laugh, his voice…then, it hit her. She likes him. Sasha likes Theodore. Blood flushed her cheeks, thinking about it… Suddenly, her thoughts were interrupted by that same lovely voice she was thinking about… „Sasha, I’m done! Look! “ he said cheerfully. Sasha sat up, looking into his hands. He held a delicate necklace, it had flowers hanging, with an emerald in the middle, and it looked gorgeous. He put it around her neck. „That’s for you, so you have something to remember me by. “ he said with that heavenly smile.
„Thank you, Theo. I’ll cherish it like the biggest treasure the world could have…though, you’re memorable, you know. Your voice is as soft as the most loving lullaby, sung by the heavenly angels…and your face is more magnificent than any painting ever made in the whole wide world, you’re so out of this world that you’re too phenomenal to be true…“She said, unable to hold in the love she developed for him in such a short time. „W-what?..“ Theodore stuttered out, as red as a strawberry. Adorable. He was bewildered by her words, processing all the compliments she addressed to him. When Sasha paused and processed her own words, she started to blush as well, due to embarrassment „O-Oh my-I’m sorry I was just-“ She tried, but couldn’t find the words to explain herself, suddenly, Theodore said in a shaky and flustered tone. „I…I like you too, Sasha..“, then Amanda speaks, looking down at the two sitting in the thick grass, the redness on their faces contrasting the healthy green grass „Lovebirds, hm?“ she chuckled with her hands resting on her hips „come on, save your lovey-dovey for later, we gotta move.“ The two snap out of their dazed state and quickly fumble to their feet. They continued to walk, they walked for a while, and the tension between Sasha and Theodore was almost palpable… soon, it started getting dark, a few stars appearing in the now magenta-coloured sky. They decided to go to the field nearby and rest there. The trio lay in the grass, looking up at the sky, which was consumed by a dark indigo colour. The sky was filled with stars and constellations, a never-ending number of them. It was peaceful…after a few more minutes passed, a portal opened up, leading into the human world, the three of them sat up, looking confused. „What…?“ Said Sasha, confused. „I think that’s your queue to leave, Sasha.“ Amanda commented. „Oh…Well, I guess this is goodbye. “ Sasha said, looking at the two new friends. „I’ll miss you guys. “ She said, hugging Amanda and Theodore. „Maybe we see each other again? Who knows. “ Amanda reassured Sasha. „Bye, Sasha, we’ll miss you too…“ Theodore added. They said their goodbyes, and, right before Sasha walked through the portal, she gave Theodore a peck on the cheek, to which he blushed. She waved at them one last time and walked through, the portal closing behind her.
Sasha woke up in her bed, it was morning. „Huh…What an odd dream… It’s a wonder what the imagination can do.“ She smiled a got up and ready for the day ahead of her, wearing a pretty necklace with flowers and an emerald on it that she mysteriously woke up with…