SILIFKE ATATURK SECONDARY SCHOOL

Atatürk Secondary School is founded in 1969 and located in the towncenter of Silifke which is near the Mediterranean coast, on the banks of the Göksu River, which flows from the nearby Taurus Mountains, surrounded by attractive countryside along the river banks. The economy of the district depends on agriculture, tourism and raising livestock. Silifke has a mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and mild and wet winters. Our school is the oldest and the most experienced secondary school in Silifke with 2 buildings,32 classrooms,2 science labs,2 ICT labs,4 technology and design labs,1 special needs class,1 Art workshop,1 library,6 kindergarten classes,1 auditorium,1 sports room,1 security bank and a large school garden for students’ activities and free times.Besides, there are 1 headmaster,4 assistant managers,119 teachers,6 staff ,1 security man and 1664 students between 6-14 (780 girls and 884 boys) in Atatürk Secondary School. Our institution also has the capacity of managing projects both in national and international areas.The awarded TUBITAK projects in the subjects of Maths,Science,Technology and Design,E-twinning projects and successes in sports can be given as examples. Vision Our vision is to train students who closely follows the changes and developments in science, culture and sports,believe in peace and brotherhood in a free environment and respect to universal and national values. Mission Our mission is to train responsible citizens who are at peace with itself and the community,products information, open to the new developments in science and empowered to lead productive and fulfilling lives as lifelong learners.