145 students threw their caps in the air at the 2024-2025 academic year graduation ceremony held by Near East Primary School.

Near East Primary School completed the 2024-2025 academic year with a magnificent graduation ceremony. 145 students had the excitement of graduation by throwing their caps in the air accompanied by the applause of their families.

The students, who impressed with their academic, artistic, cultural and sports achievements throughout the year, celebrated this special moment of their educational journey with great pride. The intense participation of families added a special meaning to the event in the ceremony carried out with a festive atmosphere.

The opening speeches of the graduation ceremony, which started with a procession, were made by Near East Enterprises Board of Trustees Chairman Prof. Dr. İrfan Suat Günsel and Near East Primary School Principal Fatma Coşar. In the speeches, the development process of the students and their achievements were emphasized, and the teachers who prepared them for the future were thanked.

Students who had fun with live music before the ceremony, danced along with the DJ performance after the events that lasted all day long, and had a great time. The graduation night was crowned with a colorful fireworks show that lit up the sky. Students and parents who said goodbye to their teachers experienced emotional moments, and happiness and pride were felt together at the ceremony.

While the graduates of Near East Elementary School took their first step into their middle school lives with the unforgetable memories they left behind, this meaningful night was engraved in memories.

Prof. Dr. İrfan Suat Günsel: “Each of you is a part of the Near East Family. This family consisting of thousands of people will always be with you.”

Emphasizing that Near East Elementary School is the most established educational institution in the country with a history of over 30 years, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Near East Enterprises Prof. Dr. İrfan Suat Günsel said, “Our belief in the future and our understanding of education that adopts continuous renewal as a principle are our strongest aspects that define us.”

Addressing the graduates, Prof. Dr. İrfan Suat Günsel said, “We aimed to equip you not only with knowledge but also with an aesthetic perspective and universal values. You learned not only from books but also to question and express your ideas with courage.” He said that graduating from the Near East Primary School was a strong foundation. Prof. Dr. İrfan Suat Günsel thanked the teachers and parents and said, “The light in the eyes of children is a reflection of your love and labor.” Prof. Dr. İrfan Suat Günsel concluded his speech by saying “This is not just a graduation, but also a new beginning. Your path is long, your horizon is wide, your potential is limitless. Remember, each of you is a part of the Near East Family. This family consisting of thousands of people will always be with you.”

Fatma Coşar: “We tried to equip our students not only in academic terms but also with the virtues of being human.”

Starting her speech by saying, “Tonight, we are experiencing the sadness of farewell and the pride of success.” School Principal Fatma Coşar emphasized that Near East Elementary School has been the most established and reliable educational institution in the country since 1996. Coşar said, “We have tried to equip our students not only academically but also with the virtues of being human.” Addressing the teachers and parents by thanking them, Coşar said, “You have touched the lives of each of our students and contributed to their development. We thank you for your dedication and support. As the Near East Elementary School family, we wish all our graduates success in their new educational lives. May your path be clear and your successes be permanent.”