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29.4.2026

“Bringing Macbeth to Life” Exhibition

The “Bringing Macbeth to Life” exhibition, an interdisciplinary project organized annually by the English and Visual Arts Departments at İELEV High School, has opened. The exhibition features the analytical and creative work of our 10th-grade students. Through this collaboration, students explored Macbeth beyond the classroom, transforming their understanding of the text into visual and performative expressions. This project highlights the importance of literature in fostering critical thinking and creativity. At the same time, the exhibition serves as a tribute to William Shakespeare on the occasion of his birthday, celebrating the enduring impact of his works. We would like to thank all the teachers and students who contributed.

27.4.2026

Breakfast with Our 12th Grade Students from the İELEV Family

A meaningful event was organized for our 12th grade students, who are preparing to graduate from İELEV High School in 2026, as they reach an important milestone in their educational journey. As our students approach the end of their IB journey, we, as the İELEV Family, hosted a warm and friendly breakfast to celebrate this period and to boost their morale and motivation ahead of the upcoming IB exams. This enjoyable gathering, which brought together our administrators, valued teachers, and dear students, turned into an unforgettable event filled with conversations, sharing, and beautiful memories. Held just days before our students’ hard work is crowned with success, this breakfast once again highlighted the strong bonds and spirit of solidarity within our school. At this meaningful event, which strengthened our sense of unity and togetherness, we shared our best wishes for success with our students and joined in their excitement. We wish our 12th grade students great success in the upcoming exam period and a future filled with health, happiness, and achievement in the new chapter of their lives.

19.4.2026

21st Istanbul Half Marathon

İELEV High School’s İELEV Runners Club student Ela Gökmen became the Istanbul champion in the “Women Aged 16-19” category at the 21st Istanbul Half Marathon held in Yenikapı on April 19, 2026. We sincerely congratulate our student on this outstanding performance and wish her continued success.

18.4.2026

Following the Thinkers ''Literature Symposium''

İELEV High School Literature Culture Symposium students participated in the “Following the Thinkers: Literature Symposium,” organized by Hisar Schools, on Saturday, April 18. At this year’s event, held with the theme of “Perspective,” our students shared the cultural knowledge they gained through their literature classes and developed their skills in recognizing artists who have produced works in novels, short stories, poetry, theatre, and cinema both in our country and around the world, as well as thinking about, researching, and interpreting texts. We would like to thank our students who took part in this productive and enjoyable symposium, as well as the Turkish Language and Literature Department teachers who guided them.

14.4.2026

62nd Library Week

At İELEV High School, the 62nd Library Week was celebrated this year with a variety of activities under the theme “The Healing Library.” As part of the program held in our library: We enjoyed an engaging talk on “Bibliotherapy” by author Aslı Perker. Through the activity “What Is My Teacher Reading?”, our students had the opportunity to explore their teachers’ reading habits. In Turkish Language and Literature classes, we organized a creative book cover design competition for the novel Fahrenheit 451. With the “Write Your Prescription, Get Your Book!” station set up in our library, we supported our students’ reading habits through a fun and interactive activity. Through these events, which were met with enthusiastic participation from our students, we experienced together the healing power of libraries.

23.3.2026

March 18th Commemoration Ceremony for the Çanakkale Victory and Martyrs

As İELEV High School, we solemnly and respectfully held our March 18th Commemoration Ceremony for the Çanakkale Victory and Martyrs, prepared by the Social Sciences Department, in a spirit of deep unity and emotion. Following a moment of silence and the National Anthem, our ceremony began with a speech by our Vice Principal, Nurettin Çelik, highlighting the significance of the day. After watching the Çanakkale documentary, emotional moments were experienced through the drama “Mektepli,” performed by our students. With the “Çanakkale Epic” oratorio, our students emphasized the heroic and epic nature of the victory. On this meaningful day, when we once again reflected on the importance of the Çanakkale Victory—one of the turning points in our history—we commemorated our beloved martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the homeland, with mercy, gratitude, and respect. We would like to thank our teachers for their efforts and our students for their valuable contributions.

11.3.2026

Poetry Recital in Three Languages

Our preparatory class students at İELEV High School held a “Poetry Recital on the Theme of Sensitivity” on March 11, 2026, with the support of our Turkish Language and Literature, German, and English departments. In this interdisciplinary event, our students presented poems in Turkish, German, and English on themes such as love for humanity, empathy, respect for nature, and the subtleties of life. The poems were accompanied by songs performed in all three languages. We would like to thank our students, who came together through the universal language of poetry, and our teachers who supported this meaningful event.

4.3.2026

Social Studies Quiz

The Knowledge Quiz organized by the Social Sciences Department of İELEV High School was held on Wednesday, March 4, with the participation of 9th and 10th grade students. Our students tested their knowledge through questions in history, geography, philosophy, religious culture, and general knowledge, enjoying a lively atmosphere where competition and fun came together. At the end of the competition, the winning team was awarded gift vouchers, and the event was successfully completed with great enthusiasm and interest from our students.

2.3.2026

Dutch Consulate

Our Photography Club students, together with İFSAK, attended an award-winning artists' talk and the opening of the "Iron People" exhibition at the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Istanbul, featuring Dutch photojournalist, reporter, and filmmaker Jelle Krings as an expert speaker. The opening speeches were given by the Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Consul General of Ukraine. The exhibition depicts the war in Ukraine from the perspective of railway workers. The talk and exhibition, reminding us of the power of photography and storytelling, helped our students understand how effective photography is as a tool for raising awareness about events that shape the world.

16.2.2026

Our “Surprise Date with a Book” Event Was a Success!

The “Surprise Date with a Book” event, organized by the IELEV High School Library, was held on February 13, 2026, with the participation of our students, teachers, and all school staff. The event was designed to encourage participants to discover different genres and authors. Carefully selected books were wrapped, and only keywords related to their content were written on them. Participants chose their books based on these clues, without knowing the title or the author. The selected books were then loaned to the readers, and surprise gifts found inside some of them added extra excitement to the event. By looking beyond book covers, the activity inspired participants to evaluate literary works from a broader perspective. Thank you to everyone who took part!

13.2.2026

Day of Love Fair

At İELEV High School, our Make-A-Wish Club joyfully organized the “Day of Love Fair.” Our club students celebrated the significance of the day through the sales they made at the fair and the letters they sent to their friends. All proceeds from the fair will contribute to the budget of the “Wish Day” event at the end of the school year, bringing hope to the dreams of children in need. We thank everyone who supported and contributed. Love grows when shared!

3.2.2026

Dramaturg Çiğdem Odabaşı at the “Story Workshop”

İELEV High School’s Grade 11 Literature HL students met with dramaturg Çiğdem Odabaşı at the “Story Workshop” on February 3, 2026. During the workshop, Nikolay Gogol’s unforgettable work Palto (The Overcoat) was explored in a multi-layered way through creative drama methods. As the text was analyzed through symbols, social background, and the inner worlds of the characters, our students had the opportunity to experience Gogol’s ironic, magical, and striking narrative power on stage. By stepping into the text through creative drama techniques, our students did not only analyze a story; they breathed in its atmosphere, interpreted the characters’ emotions through body language, and discovered the transformative power of literature. We would like to thank dear Çiğdem Odabaşı for this inspiring and multi-dimensional experience.

16.1.2026

Efforts Rewarded, the Holiday Bell Rang

At IELEV High School, the first semester of the 2025–2026 academic year was successfully completed with intensive and productive academic work, alongside social and cultural activities. As a reward for their efforts throughout the term, our students received their report cards and began their midterm holiday. The school administration and teachers wished all students a pleasant holiday and expressed their hope to reunite in the second semester with the same motivation and enthusiasm. IELEV High School will resume second-semester educational activities on February 2, 2026, continuing right where it left off.

14.1.2026

“Sensitivity”-Themed Literature Symposium Held

An in-school symposium themed “Sensitivity” was organized for the preparatory classes on Wednesday, January 14, by the İELEV High School Literature Culture Symposium Club. Through analyses of selected literary works, the symposium aimed to develop students’ critical thinking skills as well as their ability to read with empathy. During the creative workshop segment of the symposium, students produced original works inspired by the texts they had examined. The program concluded with a ceremony in which participating students were presented with certificates. We would like to thank all the students and teachers who contributed to the planning and implementation of this in-school symposium, and we congratulate our preparatory classes for their interest and active participation.

13.1.2026

Addiction: The Reward Mechanism and Its Functioning

As part of the preventive guidance activities carried out by the Psychological Counseling and Guidance Department of IELEV High School, a seminar titled “Addiction: The Reward Mechanism and Its Functioning” was delivered by Specialist Psychologist Can Gezgör to support our students in making healthy choices throughout their lives and raising their awareness. The seminar was organized in two separate sessions: one for preparatory and 9th-grade students, and another for 10th- and 11th-grade students. The event addressed topics such as the biological foundations of addiction, brain development during adolescence, the brain’s relationship with addiction, risk factors, and ways to set healthy boundaries. Conducted in an interactive environment with the active participation of our students, the seminar concluded with thought-provoking and awareness-raising discussions.

12.1.2026

Proud Achievement at the Jugend Musiziert Competition

Five students from our high school participated in the 63rd Jugend Musiziert Competition this year. After the announcement of the results, the achievements of our students brought great joy and pride to our school. In the piano category, Preparatory Class B student Fahri Kerem Bilgiç and 9A Class student İrem Arık were awarded first place and earned the right to go to Rome. In the same competition, Zehra Karaoğlu, a student from Class 10D, won second place. In the guitar category, 9A Class students Aren Çuhan and Ege Dursun also achieved first place, marking a significant success. This international-level achievement by our students has been a great source of pride for our school. We congratulate all our students and wish them continued success in their artistic endeavors.

8.1.2026

District Championship at the Çekmeköy Inter-School Chess Tournament

As part of the 2025–2026 academic year, the Inter-School Chess Tournament organized through the cooperation of the Çekmeköy District Directorate of Youth and Sports and the Istanbul–Çekmeköy Provincial Chess Representation was held between 6–8 January 2026, hosted by Yediiklim Schools. The tournament consisted of team matches played according to the Swiss System and the Berger System. Each player was allotted a main time of 15 minutes with a 5-second increment per move. The competitions were conducted in accordance with FIDE Chess Rules and the competition regulations of the Turkish Chess Federation. Students born between 2007 and 2019 from schools affiliated with the Çekmeköy District Directorate of National Education, and holding School Sports licenses, participated in the tournament. Teams competed across four boards. Throughout the tournament, pairings and results were announced on official notice boards and on the Turkish Chess Federation’s website. Competing in the youth category as İELEV High School, our school team consisting of 9th-grade student Berkay Yoğun and 10th-grade students Alper Kocatepe, Deniz Güney Göçer, and Mehmet Tavukçu won all of their matches under the guidance of our supervising teachers, Yavuz Sidal and Kübra Atbakan, and achieved the distinction of becoming Çekmeköy District Champions. We congratulate our students and supervising teachers on this significant achievement and wish them continued success in their chess endeavors.

7.1.2026

Informational Meeting About The IB Process Was Held At İELEV High School For The Parents Of Our 12th-Grade Students

On January 7, 2026, an informational meeting about the IB process was held at İELEV High School for the parents of our 12th-grade students. During the meeting, our Vice Principal, Defne Döş, and our IB Coordinator, Doruk Karabulut, presented an overview of how the IB program operates. Following this, our Overseas Education Consultant , Betül Sakınır, and the Head of the Guidance and Psychological Counseling Department, Barış Demirci, shared with parents the key points that students should pay attention to throughout the process and provided information by giving examples from the work carried out to date.

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