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Eighth-graders Emin and Mustafa are boss of Port of IJmuiden for a day: 'Until now I was only the boss of my own room'

Eighth-graders Emin and Mustafa are boss of Port of IJmuiden for a day: 'Until now I was only the boss of my own room'

Grade 8 students Emin and Mustafa from De Sterrenkijker primary school in Beverwijk participated in the 'Boss of Tomorrow' event at Zeehaven IJmuiden. During their day as managers, they learned about harbor operations and compared ship docking fees to paid parking for cars.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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