THE ARCHITECTURAL PRIDE OF TARSUS: TARSUS SEV SCHOOLS
The new and modern building of Tarsus SEV Schools built across the over a country-old campus of Tarsus American College became the pride of the region. The new building of Tarsus SEV Schools which was constructed on a 10.000 sqm area, the dormitory of Tarsus American College, the auditorium used by the two schools, cafeteria and indoor sports hall radiates positive energy to Turkey through Tarsus with its highly technological infrastructure, light and aesthetic structure.
While in the Tarsus SEV Schools building, which received six major architectural awards with its architectural design, house junior students from kindergarten to grade 4, the other new building of the campus offers dormitory facilities to boarding students of Tarsus American College.
BRIGHT CLASSROOMS, EMPHASIS ON TECHNOLOGY
In the three-storey building, there are 21 classrooms for elementary students. The state of the art classrooms which contain a smartboard, projector and student lockers, there is a visual arts room, a music room, computer laboratory, Mind Lab classroom, chess room, English, science and mathematics classrooms, fully-equipped laboratory, a fully equipped library with English and Turkish publications, a multi-purpose hall and split classrooms. Students receive education in highly techologically-charged classrooms, they also enjoy the bright, air conditioned enviroment in a modern which makes modern us of natural light.
BOARDING TRADITION IN A MODERN DORMITORY
In the dormitory which has a total capacity of 148 students, 74 girls and 74 boys, each room houses three students, and contains a bookcase, study desk, shoerack and wardrobe. The rooms also have a mini fridge. There are six showers on each floor, and one handicapped friendly shower.
On the ground floor of the dormitory, there are student lounges for student study and watching TV. Also on the ground floor are a common-use laundry room, ironing room, and luggage room.
To the dormitory building, girls and boys have their own entrances, and through a magnetic card. The facility also contains an infirmary which serves students for 24 hours, a nurse and a doctor.
AN ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY SMART BUILDING
The school which was built on smart building is also environmentally friendly. The energy in the building is generated by solar energy. While the dormitory is natural gas heated, the heating and cooling of the elementary schools is provided through electricty for student safety. The building which uses central cooling system, a very sophisticated level of air conditioning is provided. In the building which has a very strong air conditioning system, there is no need to open the windows since the system automatically freshens the air.
AN AUDITORIUM FOR 640 WITH BACKSTAGE ROOMS
Another source of pride in the new Tarsus SEV Schools building is its 640 people capacity auditorium, which is the only such facility in the region. The auditorium which uses the most recent technology of sound and light system also has a movie system which is seen in the most modern movie halls. One of the most important details of this conference auditorium is the backstage area which aims to help students prepare for performances and activities. With the make up room, dressing rooms, and showers, students can prepare easily for the stage or make the necessary changes (costume-make-up, etc.). The auditorium also enjoys a large foyer where student work can be displayed.
A SPORTS HALL WITH CLASSROOM
The indoor sports hall in the building has the capacity for all kinds of training and sports competitions. In the sports hall which has dressing rooms and showers there are classrooms just next to the sports hall which can be used by students to receive technical information as well as practice without a need to move to a building with classrooms.
RELIABLE CAFETERIA, HEALTHY FOOD
The school cafeteria with capacity of 600 people has three different kinds of coolers: one for fresh fruit and vegetables, one for red meat-chicken-fish, and a the third for packaged food. This system enables the cafeteria to differentiate food in different refrigerators, storing them in desired temperature until their expiration date.
AN ADVANCED COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR STUDENT SAFETY
About one thousand square meters of the ten thousand square-meter campus of the Tarsus SEV Schools is a grass playing field. This space where children can play to their heart’s content, there is a second tartan field of play area which is compliant with the safety standards of the Ministry of Education. For children’s safety, the building is surrounded by high walls.
The safety, heating, PA and fire alarms systems of the building are centralized. The building which is controlled by a very sophisticated computer system, is able to instantly respond to a breakdown or security problem.