Minister Avcı back to his school desk after 45 years  
Minister Avcı back to his school desk after 45 years

Minister Avcı back to his school desk after 45 years

Minister of National Education Nabi Avcı got together with students at the Eskişehir Anatolia High School where he received his education 45 years ago and sat at his old school desk.

Minister Avcı back to his school desk after 45 years

Minister Avcı did not forget to visit his former school during his visit to Eskişehir and got together with the students of the Eskişehir Anatolia high school after 45 years of his graduation.

Minister Avcı was greeted with flowers by students at the entrance of school. Minister Avcı put down his student number in the visitor book and wrote “the whole school” in the box asking him which department he was going to visit. He entered his old classroom where he was greeted with the applause of the students.

During this speech addressing the students, Minister Avcı stated that he was experiencing emotional moments due to this visit and noted that 45 years had passed since his graduation.  


“I remember the names and school number of all my friends and I also remember where they used to sit in the classroom”

Addressing students, Minister Avcı said, “I hope that you will also have the opportunity to visit your old school 40 or 50 years later and be greeted with excitement like you greeted me. I believe this was my classroom. I remember where my friends used to sit. Successful and hardworking students were sitting at front desks. I used to sit at the back of the class, I was not a very hardworking student. We used to read fiction books which we placed under the desk during the class. Now, I enjoy the chance to remember my friends and teachers. Unfortunately, some of our teachers have passed away. We remember them with respect. May Allah rest their souls in peace.”

Minister Avcı went on to say, “I mentioned this earlier during a graduation ceremony. I could not remember who the Minister of National Education was when I was studying in elementary school. I could not remember other Ministers of National Education when I was in secondary or high school. But I remember all my teachers. I remember their names, names of their spouses and children. I am sure you did not forget your teachers, too. Ministers of National Education come and go but teachers remain. Due to this reason, appreciate your teachers and appreciate your classmates. I remember the names and school numbers of my classmates. For example, Abdukadır Kocadağ with 499 student number was sitting there and Nühket with 314 student number was sitting next to him.

Later, Minister Avcı attended the seminar where the Ministry of National Education’s Education Information Network (EIN) was introduced to teachers and students.

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