PIF representatives, board members and students who participated in the 2014 ANZAC study tour visited Governor-General of New Zealand Hon. Sir Jerry Mateparae at his office. The Governor-General had a chat with the students who went to Turkey to...
Pearl of the Islands Foundation organised its annual ANZAC study tour that saw 8 students from Manurewa and Papatoetoe as well as 5 teaching staff attend the 2 week tour. The group began their journey in Istanbul by visiting...
Turkish Ambassador Damla Yesim Say visited PIF’s foundation and indulged into a conversation with the local Turkish community. During her visit, the ambassador showed special interest to the newcomers from Turkey. She emphasized the diverse multiculturalism in New Zealand...
The members of the Turkish Parliamentary sub-commission on the Education for Gifted and Talented Children headed by Prof. Dr. Yüksel Özden and followed by Dilek Yuksel (MP, Tokat), Ahmet Duran Bulut (MP, Balikesir) visited New Zealand to gather information...
In 2012 students from intermediate schools were privileged to go to Turkey. This year the ‘ANZAC Grandchildren visit Gallipoli’ tour will also include high-school students. The tour initiated by the Pearl of the Islands Foundation organized an info evening...
On the 16th of April, 2013, a group of 11 students and teachers boarded their 11 hour flight to Korea. After staying overnight at Hyatt hotel, they flew another 10 hours to land at Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul....
October 29th is a very important day for Turkish people. On October 29, 1923, the Turkish constitution was amended and Turkey became a Republic. On the day, the new name of the nation and its status as a republic...
The Pearl School Holiday Program was held during the January summer holiday at the Pearl Center. Program coordinator Kevser G. Demirbas, teacher Hafsa Demirbas and volunteers aiding with cooking, driving and supervising helped allow the Holiday School to run...
On 8 of Dec 2012, Saturday we celebrated Noah’s Pudding Day during Turkish Culture lesson. Firstly our volunteer teacher Hafsa D. explained the story of the flood that happened centuries ago. She then explained the story about Noah’s pudding...
Pearl of the Islands Foundation organized a program to honor the fallen soldiers in World War 1, which took place in Turkiye, Gallipoli. The night bought together the Turkish community to remember the fallen and injured Turkish soldiers that...