Yesterday, the graduation ceremony for students of Alaetin Kurt Anatolian High School in Kirazpinar district, Gebze district was held in the schoolyard by the school administration. Before the ceremony, the “Graduation Committee” organized by the school sent a “Parental Permission Approval Letter” to parents. The letter states, “National spiritual values, basic restrictions on dress code (torn or holed clothes, transparent clothes cannot be worn. Shorts, tights, above the knee, shorts, sleeveless shirts, T-shirts and other revealing clothes cannot be worn. Figures containing body lines, political symbols, scarves, berets, bags and similar materials containing letters cannot be used)” and asks parents to sign it.
A military police team was dispatched
Some female students who arrived at school with their parents before the graduation ceremony were not allowed to enter the ceremony because they were wearing clothes that violated the school’s regulations. Although the doors were closed to students, some parents and students rebelled against the school’s response. An argument broke out between the parents and school administrators. Following reports of tension, military police were dispatched to the school.
The district director of national education came to the school.
Upon reporting the incident, Gebze District National Education Director Şener Doğan visited the school. After discussing with parents and students, Doğan retrieved all the students and allowed them to attend the graduation ceremony. The Echtim-Iş Union responded to the incident. In a written statement, Kocaeli Governor announced that two inspectors had been assigned to the case. “Two education inspectors have been appointed by the Governor to conduct the necessary investigation regarding the allegations and news that allegedly took place at the graduation ceremony of a school in Gebze District and were published on some social media accounts and in the news,” the statement said. Press. ” Kocaeli Governor Sedar Yavuz congratulated the graduates in a social media post and wished them success. (DHA)
