OUR FUTURE BEAUTIFUL, SUSTAINABLE, DREAM TOGETHER

My Dream School

My dream school would start at 10am so students who need more sleep would not be tired at school, It would also finish at 3pm.

Every student would get iPads from school to avoid carrying (heavy bags) school books that  could cause back pain at some point. In every classroom the maximum capacity of students would be something around 20-25 students because too many students in one class is not optimal.

 The lessons would be 40 minutes and the breaks would be something around 10-15 minutes so students would go out and catch some fresh air or eat something in the school cafeteria.

 The Exams would be two every term but only for the main subjects like: English, Turkish  and maths: the other ones like: History, Religion and Philosophy would maintain only one test per term so students could focus more on to the main subjects.

The rules for example what you wear and what not would be not as strict as now you could wear anything you want but you shouldn’t come with something like pijamas or wide open but if it is summer you could wear shorts and don’t have to wear school uniforms.

The school should feature some clubs and activities for people who are keen on other things just as learning. These clubs would be optional and not everyone must join one it is mostly for students who want to learn some other activities.

The school should also offer private teaching institution (dershane) for students who can’t study at home or who want to learn more for their exams (of course these courses would be free).

 The cafeteria should not be free but not as expensive as now, some parents have no time to prepare food for their kids because of work or other excuses and that’s a big problem. In my opinion water should be free at the cafeteria and food should be offered as monthly payment so students don’t have to pay everytime when they want something to eat.

The school should also have something like a c hill room where you can just chill out with friends and play little games like billiards (8 pool) or football table because it is important to just chill out and not always be s uppressed by the pressure of the exams and just turn off for 15-20 minutes and just chill out.

Overall my dream school sounds like something that would never exist but I hope that in the future the schools would be like this system.

-A. Avcı/müge özkahraman/24 kasım AL

Dream School

Every school has got its own style. Some of them are popular with their success, some of them are popular with their sociability or sportiveness. But mine has to be special with their attitude and opinions.

I have always been dreaming that my dream school should have lots of opportunities for students. This school should provide opportunities about extra activities, erasmus programmes… etc. Also my dream school should present conferances that develop morals and values.

Important days such as national holidays, animal protection day, world environment day should be celebrated and individuals should be informed about national development . The greatest legacy to be left to future generations is a sustainable life. By celebrating these days, we will be able to instill the idea of both individuals using less fossil fuel and a better future.

Various activities should be done to increase the time students spend together. For example, a different class may give a concert at the school every month, theatrical plays may be performed from time to time, or there may be inter-class sports competitions. In this way, students will not only have a good time and have fun together, but also get their motivation and study for their lessons.

Also, I don’t find it logical for all students to be responsible for all lessons. When children receive basic education in primary and secondary school and go to high school, they should take courses related to the profession they want to choose in the future for 4 years, so there will be fewer lessons and each student will be able to focus more comfortable on their own lesson and will be successful. I have not forgotten the students who are interested in art or sports. These students will be placed in classes of 10-15 people and will take lessons by teachers who are experts in their fields. As for the exams, of course, we should test every student when the time comes, small rivalries may occur at school and this will be able to motivate students to study harder.

-Ceylin/müge özkahraman/24 Kasım AL

In my dream school, I want lessons to be shorter (around 25-30 minutes) and there should be a time for sleeping in schedules, so that we can focus easily and be more energetic. I want everyone to be equal. Therefore if students wear uniforms, teachers also should wear uniforms or something appropriate. If teachers are allowed to drink tea during lessons, students should be allowed to as well. I think students don’t get the treatment they should get. Not only from teachers but also from students. Hence everyone should be kind and understanding to one another. Schools should encourage their students to join social activities. Life isn’t only about maths. Maths is important but the most important thing is to have social experiences.

E.Taşpınar/müge özkahraman/24 Kasım AL

MY DREAM SCHOOL

 The location of my dream school is in the greenfield and it is very close to the sea. The greenfield includes many beaches for students. Also, there are many animals there. For example, birds, dogs, cats, ducks. Also, students can sail by boat for fishing or sea tours.Many students who are in the beach sunbathe and swim.

   There are many sports clubs in the school. For example, swimming, climbing, jogging, skydiving, football,volleyball, basketball etc. These clubs are free. School is suitable for all of these club activities.

   The students aren’t obligated to wear school uniform. The lessons are from 8 am in the morning to 1 pm in the afternoon. There aren’t written exams. The students pass the classes by receiving notes from attending the lessons.

E.Başoğul/müge özkahraman/24 Kasım AL

My Dream School

Firstly, we know the school and student life. We always complain about the rules, bullies even financial problems. We, the students, evermore want rivality. The rules are very unpermissive and this is very challenging for students. The other one is bullies, some students are bullied because of differences. It is completely wrong. And the last one is financial problems, students are uncomfortable with this situation. Even if it is not a valid reason only for school, it is a factor that also shows its effect at school.

Secondly, some teachers discriminate students. According to students, this situation is the most disturbing. Because we all realize that all students are equal and no one is superior to the other. We see that students also differentiate among themselves. Exclusion is one of the worst things that can affect a person badly. We should approach people regardless of religion, language, race or even gender. It’s nice to be together, even if we don’t have to love everyone, we should include everyone and not exclude them.

Once and for all, I wish there were schools where the rules didn’t restrict, bore or intimidate students. I hope there are schools where there is no bullying, exclusion and respect for differences. Maybe it will be considered a slightly utopian point of view, but everyone wants to study together with the freedom of the rules, which does not limit the originality.

Sıla/mügeözkahraman/24 Kasım AL

MY DREAM SCHOOL

I dream of a school which is located in a forest, surrounded by big trees and there are a lot of colourful flowers around it. The students will be able to dig the soil and plant vegetables and flowers. There must be a big yard around the school, so students can act together freely. There must be a lake with different birds on it . On this green land there are recycling bins and students will able to use nature friendly products. This sustainable project provides a new vision to the new generations. I would rather study with students from different nations, races, language because differences bring new awarenesses and improve the tolarence. My dream school  would bring lots of oppurtunities to ease  students’  difficulties.

In my dream school, I would like to use technology to reach the information quickly. I think it is better to combine technology and nature. My school should have lots of rooms to serve students  for different needs. My dream school’s  layout must provide easy move to the disabled students. They should feel happy and safe. I believe that if  the students get better conditions, they will be more successful.

A.Kabasakal/müge özkahraman/24 Kasım AL

My Dream School

I would like to have many different clubs in my dream school. I want to try and learn new things by joining those clubs. A school that gives importance to art studies would be very nice. I would like my school to be a place that does a lot of work, such as protecting the environment. Emphasis should be placed on conservation efforts on animals and plants. All kinds of students should be accepted in the school, regardless of race or disability. It would also be nice if language was given importance in my school. Special classes of language and language-related studies should be given importance.

REAL BEAUTY

”What is the beauty mama?”

Beauty is the leaves,

The riffling sounds and the bliss it gives to us

The drops,

Dancing like an angel and leaving traces on top of the leaves.

Beauty is your reflection,

That you see in a clear pond.

Beauty is the rain,

The bain of our joy.

Beauty is the trees,

The bees,

Beauty is nature.

Something that we don’t have.

SEV American College

P eople all over the world
O n a perfect mission
E mbracing variability
T o make you feel valued
R aised up with different
Y et we can still be together

T he school in my dreams
O n this perfect mission
G ood vibes everywhere
E ach one of us happy
T o be feel appreciated
H anding love to all
E very single individual
R especting differences

m.tanrıverdi/belkiscekinmez/ÖCAL

MY DREAM SCHOOL

To be honest, I guess I’ve never dreamed of that kind of school. And it is going to be hard because if I could I would change the whole education system but I can’t so I will just try to describe my dream school.

First of all, the principal of my school must definitely be a young and sensible person. Because almost all of the school principals in Turkey are above 50, and I believe that people lose their ability to manage something, especially a whole school which has a number of students, teachers, and employees in it, after reaching the age of 50-55. And I absolutely would not force the students to study the lessons which they don’t understand or don’t want. Like a university, but way more different. In universities there are departments and lessons in them which you can’t change whatever you do. But in my dream school, the system is more like an elective system. It is a school giving students the opportunity to select the lessons they want to study.

Also, there woul be no dressing rules in this school too. Because, in my opinion, dressing the way that person prefers demonstrates their uniqueness and personality. Compelling the students into dressing all of them the same and forbidding them to wear makeup or dye their hair limits one’s world view,which they have inside. Because if a person wants to learn something, a sprinkle of red hair or having shiny nails can not stop them.

So, these would be some of the important rules of my dream school, but like I said before, I would not change just one school and the rules within it, but the whole system if I could. Because the education system which we have now doesn’t give us, the students, a chance to have success in the real things in our lives. They just care about whether you know math and science or not. They really don’t care if you’re good at these subjects or if you enjoy them.

e.özkan/mügeözkahraman/24 Kasım AL