Minority school students from Gümülcine achieve major success at National Robotics Finals
Students from Idadiye Turkish Minority Primary School in Komotini have achieved notable success at the Greek Robotics and Coding National Finals, held in Athens, with all three participating teams returning home with awards.
The competition brought together student teams from across Greece, highlighting creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork in the fields of robotics and computational thinking.
Award-Winning Teams Stand Out in Innovation and Design
Competing under the banner of the school’s robotics program, the three teams impressed judges with original designs and well-executed technical projects.
🏆 Synergy Team
Received the Best Mechanical Design Special Award
Students: Ayşenur Dede, Esil Pehlivan, Mihrimah Şerif, Musap Hüseyin, Neva Kehaya, Rana Selimoğlu
🏆 Robo Gold
Won the Best Mechanical Design Award
Students: Ata Eray Hüseyin, Beril Hüseyin, Batu Mustafa, Defne Halil, Pelin Alioğlu
🏆 Iron Mind
Awarded the Best Innovative Idea Project Special Award
Students: Musap Hüseniyoğlu, İlgen Sadık
The projects were praised for their originality, technical accuracy, and effective teamwork.
“We Are Proud of Our Students”
In a statement released by the school’s parent-teacher association, officials expressed pride in the students’ achievements, emphasizing the collective effort behind the success.
The statement also acknowledged the contributions of teacher Ali Payamlı, team coach Refiye Bekir, school administrators, and supportive parents.
Growing Recognition in STEM Education
The achievement highlights the increasing participation of minority schools in STEM-focused competitions in Greece, particularly in robotics and coding disciplines.
Idadiye Turkish Minority Primary School continues to gain recognition for its performance in academic and extracurricular fields, reflecting a growing emphasis on innovation-based education.
