Eyuboglu in Zurich

  Our school attended the ISTA festival in Zurich between 2nd-5th February, 2006. The theme of the festival was 'Folk Tales', and our students dramatised Nasreddin Hodja's jokes. Their performance was highly appreciated by the audience. There were schools from different countries at the festival and our students were hosted by the students of Zurich Intercommunity School. During the festival our students had an opportunity to work with proffesional instructors of ISTA. They attended several workshops such as mask making, slow motion and story telling and prepared a closing performance. They also learnt to tell stories and singing songs using signs. This unforgettable experience did not only help them to improve their drama skills but also their English. At the end of the festival they did not want to go home.

Students' Impressions

It was my second ISTA festival.Like all the Ista festivals it was great. I enjoyed every minute of it. I attended a lot of workshops and made a lot of new friends. I felt really proud after our performance. Everybody congratulated me on my performance as Nasreddin Hodja. I was really popular after that. I look forward to attending the ISTA festival to be held in Eyuboglu next year.

Dorukhan Afacan

This is my first year in Eyuboglu and it was a great experience for me.We did wonderful things at the festival. I had a chance to learn about a new country. Switzerland is an interesting country. I learned new songs and practised my English. Chocolates were delicious!

Dünya Özbay

ISTA staff was great. I liked every minute of it. We were hosted by the students of Zurich Intercommunity School. My host familly was very friendly. I felt home. I miss them a lot, but we are in touch with them. I hope can see them again.

Ecem Mutlu