Primary school Matije Gupca, Gornja Stubica
Official Organisation Name
Primary school Matije Gupca, Gornja Stubica
Address
Matije Gupca Street 2, 49245 Gornja Stubica
City & Country
Gornja Stubica, Croatia
type of organisation
Primary School
Organisation overview
Primary School Matije Gupca Gornja Stubica is a public educational institution intended for students aged 6 to 15. It is located in Gornja Stubica, a rural municipality with approximately 5,600 inhabitants distributed across 20 settlements. The school’s enrollment area covers a wide and geographically dispersed territory.
In the 2025/2026 school year, the school educates 317 students, supported by 54 teachers and 15 additional staff members. The main school accommodates students from grades 1 to 8, while four satellite schools in the villages of Dubovec, Dobri Zdenci, Hum Stubički, and Sveti Matej provide instruction for students from grades 1 to 4. An elementary music school also operates within the institution.
The school is distinguished by its strong reputation within the local community and its well-developed cooperation with parents, based on mutual trust and respect. This collaboration provides a solid foundation for initiating activities aimed at improving the quality of life in the community.
The school’s mission is to develop the potential and competencies of all students, essential for active participation in the labor market and lifelong learning. Achieving this goal requires ensuring opportunities for teachers to engage in professional development, exchange experiences, and compare different educational systems.
Role in the PROTECT Project
Primary School Matije Gupca Gornja Stubica is one of the leading educational institution in Krapina-Zagorje County, recognized for its commitment to innovation and collaboration. The school’s responsibilities within the PROTECT project include hosting a five-day Learning, Teaching, and Training (LTT) course, organizing advocacy meetings with local environmental organizations, and actively contributing to the development of project outputs such as case studies, lesson plans, and the Teacher Toolkit. Our staff brings extensive experience in project-based work, professional development, and international cooperation, ensuring high-quality contributions to research, dissemination, and school-based climate action initiatives.
The PROTECT project aligns perfectly with our mission to develop students’ competencies for lifelong learning and active citizenship. By engaging in climate action education and collaborative practices, we strengthen teachers’ professional growth and foster students’ teamwork skills, preparing them for future challenges. This partnership enhances our capacity to integrate European best practices and promote sustainability in education.
EU / International Project Experience
Primary School Matije Gupca Gornja Stubica actively participates in several international and regional projects promoting science, sustainability, and innovation in education. Since 1996, the school has been part of THE GLOBE Program, becoming the first Croatian school to send environmental data to the central GLOBE computer in Boulder, Colorado. Students and teachers regularly collect and report data on atmospheric conditions, water quality, and plant phenology. The school also holds Eco-School silver status, implementing environmental education across the institution. Additionally, it contributed to the regional project “Future: For Us and For You”, aimed at raising awareness of sustainable development. Through Erasmus+ projects, the school has created a dynamic and inclusive learning environment, offering international exposure, innovative teaching practices, and improved language skills. Teachers benefit from professional development and exchange of best practices, fostering creativity and preparing students for global citizenship and teamwork in future careers.
Official Organisation Name
Osnovna škola Matije Gupca, Gornja Stubica
Address
Ulica Matije Gupca 2, 49245 Gornja Stubica
City & Country
Gornja Stubica, Hrvatska
type of organisation
Primary School
Organisation overview
Osnovna škola Matije Gupca Gornja Stubica javna je odgojno-obrazovna ustanova namijenjena učenicima u dobi od 6 do 15 godina. Smještena je u Gornjoj Stubici, ruralnoj općini s približno 5.600 stanovnika raspoređenih u 20 naselja. Upisno područje škole obuhvaća širok i prostorno raspršen teritorij.
U školskoj godini 2025./2026. školu pohađa 317 učenika, uz stručnu podršku 54 učitelja i 15 ostalih zaposlenika. Matična škola obrazuje učenike od 1. do 8. razreda, dok četiri područne škole u naseljima Dubovec, Dobri Zdenci, Hum Stubički i Sveti Matej provode nastavu za učenike od 1. do 4. razreda. U sklopu ustanove djeluje i osnovna glazbena škola.
Škola se ističe dobrim ugledom u lokalnoj zajednici te razvijenom suradnjom s roditeljima, utemeljenom na međusobnom povjerenju i poštovanju. Takva suradnja predstavlja čvrstu osnovu za pokretanje aktivnosti usmjerenih na unapređenje kvalitete života zajednice.
Misija škole jest razvijati potencijale i kompetencije svih učenika, nužne za aktivno sudjelovanje na tržištu rada i cjeloživotno učenje. Za ostvarenje tog cilja od presudne je važnosti osigurati učiteljima mogućnosti za profesionalni razvoj, razmjenu iskustava te usporedbu različitih obrazovnih sustava.
Role in the PROTECT Project
Osnovna škola Matije Gupca Gornja Stubica jedna je od vodećih odgojno-obrazovnih ustanova u Krapinsko-zagorskoj županiji, prepoznata po predanosti inovacijama i suradnji. Odgovornosti škole u okviru projekta PROTECT uključuju organizaciju petodnevnog tečaja učenja, poučavanja i osposobljavanja (LTT), koordinaciju zagovaračkih sastanaka s lokalnim ekološkim organizacijama te aktivno sudjelovanje u izradi projektnih rezultata poput studija slučaja, nastavnih priprema i Priručnika za učitelje. Naše osoblje u PROTECT tim donosi bogato iskustvo u projektnom radu, stručnom usavršavanju i međunarodnoj suradnji, čime osiguravamo kvalitetan doprinos istraživanju, diseminaciji i školskim klimatskim inicijativama.
Projekt PROTECT savršeno se uklapa u našu misiju razvoja kompetencija učenika za cjeloživotno učenje i aktivno građanstvo. Uključivanjem u obrazovanje o klimatskim akcijama i u suradničke prakse jačamo profesionalni rast učitelja te potičemo timski rad učenika, pripremajući ih za buduće izazove. Ovo partnerstvo povećava našu sposobnost integriranja europskih najboljih praksi i potiče promicanje održivosti u obrazovanju.
EU / International Project Experience
Osnovna škola Matije Gupca Gornja Stubica aktivno sudjeluje u brojnim međunarodnim i regionalnim projektima koji promiču znanost, održivost i inovacije u obrazovanju. Od 1996. godine škola je član GLOBE programa, postavši prva škola u Hrvatskoj koja je poslala ekološke podatke u središnji GLOBE sustav u Boulderu, Colorado. Učenici i učitelji redovito prikupljaju i bilježe podatke o atmosferskim uvjetima, kvaliteti vode i fenologiji biljaka. Škola također ima srebrni status Eko-škole, provodeći smjernice ekološkog obrazovanja na razini cijele ustanove. Sudjelovala je i u regionalnom projektu „Budućnost: Za nas i za vas“, usmjerenom na podizanje svijesti o održivom razvoju. Kroz Erasmus+ projekte škola je stvorila dinamično i uključivo okruženje za učenje, nudeći međunarodnu razmjenu, inovativne metode poučavanja i poboljšanje jezičnih vještina. Učitelji su imali brojne prilike za stručno usavršavanje i razmjenu praksi, potičući kreativnost i pripremajući učenike za globalno građanstvo i timski rad.
contact person
Ines Krušelj-Vidas
Role in Organisation
School librarian
Role in the PROTECT Project
CRO team coordinator, memeber of the PROTECT Product Development Team
Ines Krušelj-Vidas is a school librarian with senior advisor status at Primary School Matije Gupca Gornja Stubica, Croatia. She is committed to promoting literacy among pupils and actively supports teachers’ professional development through international cooperation. Ines has extensive experience in project-based work and has participated in several Erasmus+ initiatives, fostering innovation in teaching and learning that enhance both student competencies and teacher expertise.
