{"id":78895,"date":"2026-01-16T11:14:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T08:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alkev.k12.tr\/news\/ingilizce-bolumu-ile-yetenek-ve-is-birligi-haftasi-ocak-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T11:37:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T08:37:41","slug":"a-week-of-talent-and-teamwork-with-english-department-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alkev.k12.tr\/en\/news\/a-week-of-talent-and-teamwork-with-english-department-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"A Week of Talent and Teamwork with English Department 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This week brought a steady sense of movement and engagement to our middle school, as students from Grades 5, 6, and 7 stepped forward in different ways. Across the school, learning extended beyond routines, allowing students to use language confidently, think creatively, and approach challenges with curiosity.<\/p>\n<p>Students were encouraged to take initiative, work with one another, and apply what they know in meaningful contexts. Rather than focusing on single subjects, they were asked to make connections, communicate ideas clearly, and navigate tasks that required cooperation and thoughtful problem-solving.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the week, classrooms and shared spaces reflected a balance of focus and enjoyment. It was a reminder that learning is not only about outcomes, but also about the process\u2014trying, questioning, and growing together. Thank you to our students and teachers for shaping a week that felt purposeful and alive.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DTkKTelAg1E\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\"><em><strong>Talent and Teamwork Video<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-78895 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"prettyPhoto[pp_gal]\" 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