Havenstraat Journal
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What is our mission?

At Havenstraat Journal, our mission is to ignite a passion for the humanities within our school community and beyond.

Through insightful exploration of topics ranging from Politics and International Relations to Economics, History, Geography, and Philosophy, we aim to broaden perspectives and deepen understanding. By distributing our journal within the high school, we strive to raise awareness about the diverse facets of the humanities and their relevance in today's world.

Additionally, we provide an exceptional opportunity for all students to contribute as writers or designers, fostering the development of their skills while empowering them to explore their interests and cover topics not typically addressed in the school curriculum. Join us as we embark on a journey of intellectual curiosity and creative expression at Havenstraat Journal.
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Meet our team.

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Chief Editors

  1. Lara Waatjes - I’m from Turkey, the Netherlands, and Singapore and keenly interested in International Relations, and Economics. I am currently in Year 13 and co-chief of editor of the Havenstraat Journal.
  2. Noah Tanis - I am the Chief Editor for the Havenstraat Journal who also handles marketing and puzzles. I write articles about my interests in history, geography, politics and Criminology. I’m Australian however have been living in the Netherlands for the past three years.
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Teacher Founders

  1. Andrea Mate-Klatyik - I am a math-savvy educator fostering critical thinking in students through real-world application at our club - in particular, transforming economic theory into action.
  2. Melissa Conboy - I'm a History teacher and Head of the Humanities Department. I am originally from Liverpool and studied at the University of Cambridge. I've taught many humanities and social sciences, in addition to working on articles and documentaries. I love getting young people interested in the world around them, encouraging them to think critically, and explore their own interests.
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Our Authors

  1. Aaminah Aamer - I am from Pakistan and lived in the Middle East for 6 years before moving to Amsterdam. My interest is in Law and I am a writer for the Havenstraat Journal.
  2. Adi Gulemetov - I'm Adi, a new writer and member of the Havenstraat Journal. I have a huge interest in aviation and am happy to deliver you articles on it. Enjoy!
  3. Alma Geva - Hi I’m Alma and I come from Israel. I'm a writer and designer of the Havenstraat Journal.
  4. Aron Szabo - I’m a Hungarian writer and ex-editor of the magazine with interests specifically in Economics, Politics, and History, and how these forces interact in modern conflicts.
  5. Carlota Garcia - I am from Spain and a writer for the Havenstraat journal. I usually write articles that are related to my interests in Fashion and Media, with links to History, Politics, and Society.
  6. Charlotte Hingle - I’m English but I’ve lived in Massachusetts for the majority of my life.
  7. Clara Hamilton - I am from England and lived in Japan for 3 ½ years and moved here on New Year’s. I particularly enjoy world issues (including history), neurology and international culture.
  8. Debora Lazarev - I’m from the Netherlands and a writer for the journal. I am mostly interested in Politics, International Relations, and History.
  9. Edward Shine - I am an American/British writer for Havenstraat Journal. I love writing about science and will put as much in my article as I can before Ms Conboy stops me.
  10. Ella Bruggink - I’m Dutch and Russian with an interest in international relations and politics. I look forward to developing and refining my journalistic voice in the Havenstraat journal.
  11. Hans Insinger - I am from the Netherlands and I have lived here my whole life. I’m very interested in Politics, Economics and Global Business.
  12. Helena van der Velden - I am from the Netherlands and Denmark and enjoy writing as a hobby. I also have an interest in Medicine and Psychology, and creating things digitally.
  13. Irena McNaughton - Writer for the Havenstraat Journal.
  14. Isa van Os - I’m Dutch and I lived abroad for a lot of my life in the USA, Poland and Albania. I’m interested in Art, Politics, and Philosophy, and I’m an illustrator and writer for the Havenstraat journal.
  15. Julius Conte - I am a Lithuanian-Italian student writer and member of the marketing team. I have lived in the Netherlands for over 17 years and have a strong interest in Economics and Geography.
  16. Ksenia Sudova - A Russian Year 13 student who is interested in Media Studies and Psychology putting her design skills to use.
  17. Laila Fayez - I am from Egypt and lived in Dubai for 10 years before moving to Amsterdam. I am not a natural writer, but have enjoyed improving my writing skills and exploring political topics.
  18. Leia Gilceava - I am from Romania and I have been living in the Netherlands for over 5 years. I am interested in Chemistry and Biology, and how Science overlaps with the Humanities.
  19. Maks Burmistenko - I’m a Ukrainian student and an ex-lead of the Havenstraat Journal. I moved to Amsterdam in 2022. I’m keen on Politics, Finance, and International Relations.
  20. Marcel Górlikowski - I’m a Polish amateur Geologist and writer for the Havenstraat Journal.
  21. Maria Campos - My name is Maria Campos, I am Portuguese and decided to join the Havenstraat as I thought it would be a great opportunity to explore and write about interesting topics that we usually do not get to delve into in depth in school.
  22. Maxim Telegin - I was born in Russia and have lived in the Netherlands since 5 years old. My interests are in Philosophy, Maths, and Programming - including making this website :D
  23. Nandor Szabo - School's biggest wasteman
  24. Nicolás Carrero Rivas - I’m a passionate History and Economics writer from Spain. I’ve been living in the Netherlands since 2017.
  25. Priyanka Mohanty - Hi I’m from India but have mostly lived in Dubai. I enjoy shopping, travelling, studying psychology, and hanging out with friends. I’m excited to join the Havenstraat Journal!
  26. Reeti Vaish - I am from India and have lived there for most of my life. I’ve been in Amsterdam since 2021. I am interested in History, Psychology, and Politics.
  27. Rosa Foggon - I am a British student with an interest in Philosophy, Literature, and Art. I research and write articles for this journal, taking inspiration from my interests in these topics.
  28. Rose Ferrand - I’m French, though born and raised in Hong Kong, I find joy in being able to express my interests through the Havenstraat Journal. My interests include Psychology, Philosophy, and History.
  29. Rouhin Banerjee - Writer for the Havenstraat Journal - I forgot to write my bio in time!
  30. Samyu Nishtala - I am from India and I am interested in English (especially Literature) and History and I would like to be a journalist.
  31. Vincent Lee - My family is from Hong Kong, but I’ve lived in the Netherlands my entire life. I have various interests, especially in Philosophy, and I am Head of Logistics, as well as a writer for the Havenstraat Journal.
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