Celal Bayar Turkish Minority Middle and High School: Reaction to deputy principal's "Greek School" remark
The newly appointed Greek deputy principal of Celal Bayar Turkish Minority Middle and High School in Komotini caused controversy by referring to the school as a "Greek Minority Middle and High School" in a statement to the Greek press.
The School Committee strongly criticized this remark, calling it unacceptable and a violation of the school's identity as part of the Muslim Turkish minority in Western Thrace. The Committee issued a statement condemning the deputy principal's comment, emphasizing the school's historical and cultural significance to the minority community.
The statement also referenced the school's recent traditional charity event on November 22, which celebrated student efforts and community involvement. The Committee highlighted the contrast between this joyful occasion and the deputy principal's divisive comments.
Accusing the statement of undermining minority rights and agreements governing such schools, the Committee urged the public and authorities to reject this characterization and reaffirm the school’s identity as a Turkish minority institution.
