"School 'Andımız' Crisis! The principal tried to silence them, but the students did not stop."

08.11.2025 19:20

At the ceremony on November 10th at Işılay Saygın Fine Arts High School in İzmir, the students' recitation of the "Andımız" caused tension. The school principal went on stage to try to silence the students, and the incident resonated widely on social media.

Due to November 10 coinciding with the mid-term break, the commemoration ceremonies for Atatürk were held on November 8 this year. Across Turkey, students expressed their love and respect for Atatürk, while a notable incident occurred at Işılay Saygın Fine Arts High School in İzmir.

STUDENTS STARTED TO READ OUR OATH BUT...

After the National Anthem at the ceremony, some students began to read the "Our Oath," which has not been recited in schools since 2013. The school principal, reacting to this behavior of the students, went on stage to try to stop the reading.

THE FOOTAGE SPREAD QUICKLY

Those moments caused a brief tension in the ceremony hall, while the footage created a significant stir on social media. Users participated in the debate with different opinions regarding the recitation of 'Our Oath' in educational institutions.

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