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During the inaugural address of our ceremony, moderated by Nehir Selvi E. and Canpolat K., 12th <\/sup>grade students, Ebru Arpac\u0131, General Manager of Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka Educational Institutions, addressed the incoming students for this academic year: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ebru Arpac\u0131: \u201cMembership in Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka embodies an unwavering passion for education and the nation, reflecting the spirit of dreaming, hoping, and persevering just as Mustafa Kemal did\u201d.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In her address, Arpac\u0131 articulated the enduring commitment of Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka to the principle of \u201cEqual Opportunity in Education\u201d, a commitment that has been upheld for 162 years. She also emphasized that to work at Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka is to work and produce in T\u00fcrkiye and that Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka embodies the values of science, respect for humanity, while also extending its influence globally. She also likened membership in Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka to the embodiment of a visionary, spirit reminiscent of Mustafa Kemal Atat\u00fcrk, who exemplified an unwavering dedication to education and the nation. She concluded her remarks by addressing the students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDear Students, I urge you to remain steadfast in the principles established by Atat\u00fcrk as you envision a contemporary T\u00fcrkiye. Engage with the world around you\u2014read, research, and inquire\u2014while consistently embodying the values espoused by Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka. It is essential to hold in your mind and your heart the commitment to serve the institution of Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka. This year, I encourage you to reflect on the question: \u201cWho do I aspire to become?\u201d Every lesson, every friendship, and every experience will guide you closer to the answer. Your journey may present challenges and obstacles; however, it is important to remember that you are never alone at Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka. I want to share a piece of wisdom from Atat\u00fcrk directed towards the youth: \u201cThere are no hopeless situations, only hopeless individuals. I have never lost hope.\u201d Additionally, keep in mind that \u201cOur true mentor in life is science.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n O\u011fuz G\u00fcle\u00e7: \u201cHarness your strength through knowledge, let your conscience guide you like a compass, and chart your course inspired by the principles of Atat\u00fcrk.\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Following the address by Arpac\u0131, O\u011fuz G\u00fcle\u00e7, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, addressed the new students of Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka: \u201cDear members of the 160th<\/sup> Term, today marks not merely your entrance into a new educational institution but also signifies the commencement of a new chapter in your lives and a new trajectory for your futures. You are the youngest members of this extensive family, yet you hold the utmost significance within it. You represent the bright stars of our future. This year, we are pleased to welcome not only students into our community, but also esteemed educators who share this momentous excitement. I extend a warm \u2018welcome\u2019 to them, accompanied by my sincerest wishes for a year filled with learning and discovery alongside our students\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In the course of his address, G\u00fcle\u00e7 emphasized to students that they represent the promising future of our nation and reminded them of their potential to shape the future of the country, and directed his remarks specifically to the twelfth and ninth graders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDear 12th<\/sup> graders, you are at a critical juncture in your lives. The upcoming examination is not merely an academic assessment; it will also evaluate your perseverance, determination, and confidence. Keep in mind that upon the conclusion of this process, you will emerge as resilient individuals, carrying the legacy of Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka into the future. Dear ninth graders, you stand at the outset of a new chapter. You will assume greater responsibilities during this new journey, engage in self-exploration, and embark on significant steps that will redefine your life trajectory. We anticipate that you will exhibit discipline, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. The high school years provide a significant opportunity for not only academic achievement but also the development of your personality. I extend my best wishes for your continued success in the second term at Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Following the address delivered by O\u011fuz G\u00fcle\u00e7, the awards for the academic year 2024-2025, including the esteemed Yusuf Ziya Pa\u015fa awards, were presented to their recipients.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Following the address delivered by O\u011fuz G\u00fcle\u00e7, the awards for the academic year 2024-2025, including the esteemed Ziya Pa\u015fa awards, were presented. Graduates of Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka High School, Damla A., Muhammet Fatih \u00d6., Muhsin Ali T., Ecem Kayra G., Emine \u00d6zge O., Emine Nefise M., Ali B., Demirhan Boran Y., Beyza D., Muhammet Ali Y., Sema Nur V., Ey\u015fan A., Ceren G., \u00d6mer D., Elif B., Ozan \u00d6., Damla Aysima E., Ada Han Y., Ay\u015fe E., Hakan C., Haticet\u00fcl K\u00fcbra Y., \u015eevval \u00c7., Ahmet Melik D., Rahime Nur C., Beytullah Salih \u0130., and Hatice G. received their accolades in recognition of their exceptional accomplishments in the Higher Education Institutions Examination, for which they qualified for the Yusuf Ziya Pa\u015fa awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our 5th<\/sup> grader, G\u00f6rkem S.\u00dc: \u201cWhen I was in the hazelnut garden in Sakarya, Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka called my mother to inform her that I had passed the exam.\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Following the presentation of awards, our fifth-grade student, G\u00f6rkem S., ascended the stage, brimming with enthusiasm upon completing the orientation phase. He articulated his sentiments as follows: \u201cI first heard about Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka from my mother\u2019s teacher friend, Mrs. Baise. I received information about the school through the form that Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka sent to our house. I also saw advertisements that showcased how wonderful the school is. When I came to take the exam, I found it challenging at first, but I solved the mathematics problems with so much enthusiasm that I realized in that moment that I would pass the exam. While I was in the hazelnut garden in Sakarya, Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka called my mother to inform her that I had passed the exam. I was so happy! When I arrived here, what I liked the most was the basketball court. I had dreamed that there would be bunk beds in the dormitory and that I would sleep on the upper bunk, but it turns out our beds are single. My favorite subject is mathematics, and I aspire to be an astronaut or a space engineer when I grow up. I promise that I will work very hard to achieve this goal, but I also want to let you know that I won\u2019t shy away from playing games\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the ceremony, a group of fifth-grade students presented letters they had composed for their primary school teachers, and the fifth-grade choir performed songs they had learned throughout the orientation period. The event culminated in a collective rendition of the Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka Anthem, sung in harmony by all participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Awards for the Conclusion of the Academic Year 2024-2025<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Cihat \u00d6rge-Halit Ziya Y\u0131lman Secondary School Community Services Award<\/strong>: was presented to our students, Toprak B., U\u011fur G\u00fcne\u015f T., Berre Esmanur \u00d6., Aras B., Sedanur H., \u0130clal A., Ali Erdem S., Nisanur D., Nil\u00fcfer Duru A., Fatma Bet\u00fcl \u0130., and their mentor teachers, Gamze Kuma\u015f, Sibel Sunay, and Asl\u0131 Eder, in recognition of their participation in a voluntary project. This initiative involved conducting English and ICT lessons for students receiving online support in the earthquake-affected region, who were unable to attend classes at Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka, under the project called \u201cVarolduk Var Edece\u011fiz\u201d (We Existed, and We Will Create).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fettah Ayta\u00e7 Secondary School Technology Award:<\/strong> were presented to our students Nisanur Y., Lamra B., Cemre Mina D., \u0130rem Nur P., Mehmet K., Salih Eren G., Umut \u00d6., Ener M., Emrah S., Muhammed Mira\u00e7 Y., Eda Sahra \u00d6., Damla K., Eda \u00d6., and their mentor teachers B\u00fc\u015fra Hamdemirci and G\u00f6rkem Girgin on behalf of the Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka Secondary School Robotics Team, Panic at Da\u00e7ka, achieving the title of Istanbul Champion after competing against 44 other teams at the Istanbul 2nd<\/sup> Secondary School Tournament, which was organized by the Science Heroes Association and held at Gebze Technical University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fettah Ayta\u00e7 Secondary School Literature Award:<\/strong> was presented to our student Aylin Sema A. along with her mentor, Canan Y\u00fcksel, in recognition of achieving first place in the \u201c18th<\/sup> Ahmet Rasim Ya\u015f\u0131yor! Column Writing Contest\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fettah Ayta\u00e7 Secondary School Mathematics Award: <\/strong>has been bestowed upon our students Simay Y\u0131ld\u0131z A., Fatma Naz T., \u0130clal A., and their mentor teacher Nurdan Ayar for achieving first place in T\u00fcrkiye with their projects called \u201cPyramid of Explorations: Numbers and Patterns\u201d, which they developed in the mathematics field at the Final Exhibition of the 19th<\/sup> Secondary School Students Research Projects Competition organized by T\u00dcB\u0130TAK, and to our student Ege \u00c7\u0131nar \u00c7., along with his mentor teacher Ezgi Senger Alt\u0131nta\u015f, for securing first place in T\u00fcrkiye at the Bo\u011fazi\u00e7i University Mathematics Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fettah Ayta\u00e7 Secondary School Science Award: <\/strong>has been conferred upon\u0130rem Nur P., Cansu G., Lamra B., Nisanur Y., along with their mentor, Bark\u0131n G\u00fcd\u00fc, for achieving second place in the Marmara European Region with their project titled \u201cAn Examination of the Effects of Alteration of Food Presentation and the Conversion of Food Wastes into Compost on the Volume of Waste Generated in Mess Halls\u201d, developed in the field of Science\/Biology at the Marmara European Regional Exhibition of the 19th<\/sup> Secondary School Research Projects Competition organized by T\u00dcB\u0130TAK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fettah Ayta\u00e7 Secondary School Sports Award<\/strong>: was presented to Beyza Vera T., Zeynep Safiye Y., Almila \u00c7i\u011fdem P., Ya\u011fmur E., Elifnur D., Damlanur M., Marianna B., G\u00fcler G\u00f6k\u00e7en K., Fatma Su \u015e., Elif Sena A., Mervenur U., Beren \u00dc., Fatma Ceren A., Y\u00fcsra Duru A., Elif Beren \u00c7., and the members of the Girls\u2019 Football Team, along with their mentor teachers Tar\u0131k Y\u0131lmaz and Erdem Ya\u011f\u0131z, for their outstanding achievement of securing first place in Istanbul, competing against 74 other teams, during the Girls\u2019 Football Competition organized by the School Sports Department of the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Naz\u0131ma Antel Secondary School English Award:<\/strong> has been conferred upon Nehir G., Ece \u015eevval S., Kaan C., G\u00fclmine C., Efe Aras A., Cihan A., Do\u011fa E., members of the \u201cInnov8 Da\u00e7ka\u201d team, along with their mentor teachers, \u00d6nc\u00fc A\u00e7\u0131kg\u00f6z and Necibe \u0130layda \u00c7elikkol, in acknowledgement of their achievement in securing first place in T\u00fcrkiye in the improvisation category at the Destination Imagination T\u00fcrkiye Finals held in Antalya, thereby earning the opportunity to represent our country on international stages, and to our student Handan \u00c7., and her mentor teacher Senem Boz Y\u0131ld\u0131z, for attaining first place globally in the Owlpia competition, which involved participation from 32 countries and was conducted in English as second language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Cihat \u00d6rge-Halit Ziya Y\u0131lmayan High School Community Service Award: <\/strong>has been conferred upon our students Ela N., \u0130rem Dilek A., Tuana \u0130., \u0130remsu A., Suden Ecrin G., G\u00fcne\u015f Ecrin A., Asl\u0131 \u0130rem K., Salice P., Ceren B., Yazg\u00fcl\u00fc Zeynep U., M\u00fczeyyen I., \u00d6zg\u00fcr Deniz \u00dc., Enda M., along with their mentor teacher, F\u00fcsun \u00d6ke, acknowledging their initiative to foster a more compassionate and understanding approach towards individuals with special needs, through the organization of a simulation parkour, aiming to enhance societal awareness regarding the daily challenges faced by individuals with special needs, in commemoration of December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fettah Ayta\u00e7 High School Science Award:<\/strong> was conferred to Demet Deniz T., R\u00fcya S., along with their mentor, Cem O\u011fuz B\u00fcke, for achieving a commendable 10th<\/sup> place among 180,000 projects at the 2024 Antalya finals of TEKNOFEST with their innovative project titled \u201cGeoCArd 1.0: An Application That Combines Augmented Reality with Gamification in Geography Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fettah Ayta\u00e7 High School Technology Award:<\/strong> has been conferred upon Adnan K., Adahan Y., Taha K., Yusuf Emir K., and Hakan C. for their exemplary achievement as the T\u00fcrkiye Champions of TEKNOFEST with their innovative project titled \u201cSmart Image Processing Based Fixed-Wing UAV for Search and Rescue Operations on the High Seas\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fettah Ayta\u00e7 High School Literature Award: <\/strong>has been presented to our student Zeynep \u00d6., and her mentor teacher, Yusuf Can Par, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishment in securing second place among forty entries in the Fakir Baykurt Story Writing Contest, organized by the Municipality of Sar\u0131yer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fettah Ayta\u00e7 High School Mathematics Award:<\/strong> has been awarded to our students, Kadriye \u00d6. and Rukiye \u00d6., along with their mentor teacher, Burcu \u00d6zge Eser, in acknowledgement of their qualification to participate in the Regional Exhibition of the 56th<\/sup> T\u00dcB\u0130TAK High School Students’ Research Projects Competition, as well as receiving an Honorable Mention prize at the I-MAT Mathematics Projects Contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fettah Ayta\u00e7 High School Science Award: <\/strong>was presented to our students, Derin \u015e., Yaren R., Ecrinsu \u00c7., along with their mentor teacher, Aylin Kayag\u00fcr, in recognition of their achievement in securing third place in the 56th<\/sup> High School Students Research Project Competition organized by T\u00dcB\u0130TAK, with their project titled \u201cAn Innovative Approach for Drug Release: Alginate-Based Thin Films on the Tongue with Spirulina Additive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fettah Ayta\u00e7 High School Sports Award:<\/strong> was conferred upon our students, Kadriye \u00d6., Rukiye \u00d6., Merva G\u00fcne\u015f A., Feyzanur A., Irmak K., along with their mentor teacher, Duygu Saat\u00e7io\u011flu, for their commendable achievement in securing second place at the School Sports Istanbul Provincial Championship Badminton Tournament, which took place in Istanbul from December 16 to 18, 2024, and representing our school in the T\u00fcrkiye Group matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fettah Ayta\u00e7 Art Award:<\/strong> was presented to our students Ahmet Mira\u00e7 E., Alp \u00c7., Nuray O., Zeynep Elif \u00d6., Emre Berk K., Muhsin Erdem G., Bar\u0131\u015f B., Eyl\u00fcl Seher A., Elif Ecrin \u00c7., Muhammed Furkan K., Berke H., Umut Y., Petek Melek A., Berrak C., Zeynep Hazan K., Selim \u0130brahim A., Azime S., Nehir Selvi E., \u0130klima A., Meryem T., \u015eevval G., \u0130lke K., and their mentor teacher, Serpil K\u0131l\u0131\u00e7, from the Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka Theater Community, in recognition of their exemplary staging of Moliere\u2019s \u201cMiser\u201d at the Harbiye Muhsin Ertu\u011frul Stage, qualifying them to participate in the 39th<\/sup> edition of the Gen\u00e7 G\u00fcnler Theater Festival, organized by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality City Theater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Naz\u0131ma Antel High School English Award: <\/strong>was conferred upon our student Emir K\u00fcr\u015fat B. and his mentor teacher, Burcu Tuncel, for achieving first place at the highest level of the YUPPI English Excellence Contest,which saw participation from 6,000 students across 300 schools in T\u00fcrkiye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The academic year 2025-2026 commenced with a celebratory ceremony held on September 8 at the Dar\u00fc\u015f\u015fafaka Ayhan \u015eahenk Sports Complex. 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