ABTTF: “It is vital for our children to attend Minority Secondary Schools”

Halit Habipoğlu, President of the Federation of Western Thrace Turks in Europe (ABTTF), has called on minority families to enroll their children in minority secondary schools, as the registration period begins. Emphasizing the importance of Turkish minority schools for identity preservation and cultural continuity, Habipoğlu also expressed support for the information campaign launched by the Board of Trustees and Parent-Teacher Association of the Xanthi Minority Secondary School – High School.

In its official statement, ABTTF highlighted the campaign titled “Preserve Your Identity, Culture – Build Your Future,” which features a range of activities for students, including social, educational, and recreational events, as well as classes in robotics and chess. During the summer holidays, sports activities and excursions for students will also be organized. All students will receive free t-shirts and tracksuits, along with school supplies. Additionally, surprise gifts will be given to first-year secondary school students upon registration.

President Halit Habipoğlu stated:

“Our autonomous and special schools are the future of our community. It is vital for our children to attend Turkish minority schools in order to protect and sustain our Turkish identity, our mother tongue, and our culture. Under the slogan ‘Turkish Children to Turkish Schools,’ we urge the parents of graduates from primary schools in Xanthi to enroll their children in the Xanthi Turkish Minority Secondary School and High School and to support our school. We also wholeheartedly congratulate the School Board and Parent-Teacher Association for launching this exemplary project for students and their families.”