Hope Magazine | Page 6

Mehmet Emin AYDİN

Fatma Aliye Science High School

Pricinpal

The search for meaning is a journey of meaning that originates from the structure of human existence and is felt at every stage of human life in the process of change and development. According to V. Frankl, “...there are three basic ways one can reach meaning in life. The first of these is to create a work or to do a job. The second is to experience something or interact with a human being; in other words, meaning can be found not only in work but also in love. But the most important is the third path to meaning in life: even the helpless victim of a hopeless situation, faced with a destiny he cannot change, can transcend himself, grow beyond himself, and thus change himself”. (W. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 133-134)

        It is thanks to education that human beings can continue their lives in this world and make their life more meaningful. Education should come from within, but it is also a work of the heart. The hopes and assurances of all societies and nations are the younger generations. By participating in international projects such as eTwinning and interacting with different cultures, we aim to bring an international perspective to our school students, to prevent marginalization, to destroy their prejudices and to raise young people who are beneficial to humanity.

      It is a source of pride for our school to take part in such a meaningful international project, which deals with human search for meaning from an existential perspective, especially during the pandemic period.

      I would like to thank all the teachers and students who contributed to the project and wish them success.