School Holiday Programme
Please have a read through the school holiday programme on offer by the foundation for students during the break. Please register your interest with us!
Ramadan Education Iftar Dinner
In a series of Ramadan Iftar Dinners, the Turkish community organised several events that gathered individuals from different social groups and communities. The Education Iftar Dinner saw education-based individuals join us in our dinner to break fast. Teachers from...
2015 IFLC Festival Melbourne
Holding its mission to promote dialogue between various cultures and encourage understanding between communities and individuals from different cultural backgrounds at local, national and international levels, Pearl of the Islands Foundation makes sure it’s present at cultural events like...
Auckland City for Peace Awards 2015
Organised by The Peace Foundation and Auckland Council, the Auckland City for peace honours youths, adults, and businesses that support the principles of peace. Pearl of the Islands Foundation representative Taner Basar was nominated for his contributions in education...
Gold for New Zealand!
We congratulate Mahmut Nureddin Solak for winning 2 gold medals representing New Zealand in both the Turkish Reading Contest and Turkish Culture Contest in the 12th International Turkish Language and Culture Olympiads. The International Turkish Language and Culture Olympiads...
PIF April School Holiday Programme
PIF offered a fun and engaging holiday programme during the school holidays from 13th to 18th April at the Pearl Centre with various locations elsewhere for activities. The school holiday programme was designed to improve communication and interaction among...
2015 ANZAC Study Tour Participant’s Family Day
The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Study Tour Participant’s Family Day was held by the Education Platform of the Pearl of the Islands Foundation (PIF) on 28th of March. PIF organizes an annual ANZAC Study Tour to...
Turkish Classes
Turkish learning students continue to visit PIF on the weekends to enhance their language skills even further. Yusuf Ciftci has been appointed the new Turkish teacher at the Pearl centre. By developing the students mother language, students are better...
ANZAC Tour Reflection 2014
Pearl of the Islands Foundation organized a reflection day to allow students, teachers and parents to share their experiences following the 2-week long 2014 ANZAC Study Tour. PIF director Taner Basar began with an introductory speech thanking the families...
Turkish Classes at PIF!
We will begin to provide Turkish classes at our Pearl Centre in Newmarket. Please get in contact with us if you are interested or would like more information.