The Week Junior

"When you are young, you’re naturally curious about the world and everything in it. But the world seems made for grown-ups; complex and unknowable. That’s why we’ve created The Week Junior. It explains the news and events in ways that children understand; immediate, colourful, exciting. From news to nature, science to geography, and sport to books, The Week Junior explores an extraordinary array of topics from around the globe. Written to engage a young person’s point of view, without spoon-feeding or patronising, it explains events in a safe, accessible and inspiring way."

Aid trucks enter Sudan

How can you help?

Countries donate vaccines to Africa

Paralympic torch travels to France

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

NHS launches mental health help

What is NHS 111?

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Students get exam results

First King Charles coins

Visitors’ love tokens saved

Sir David given special medal

THE WEEK’S SILLIEST HEADLINE

Around the world

Should schools ditch uniforms? • Some people say they are unnecessary and expensive.

What you need to know

LAST WEEK’S POLL

Three reasons why schools should ditch uniforms

Three reasons why schools should not ditch uniforms

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Gearing up for a brand new term • Headteacher David Clark shares his top tips for getting the new school year off to a flying start.

Connie Chiume 1952–2024 • The teacher who became a film star and helped young performers.

“”THEY SAID IT!

Listening to the sounds of soil

What’s in Earth’s soil?

Little stints stop for a snack

Zig-zag walls reduce heat

Pygmy hippopotamus

Bringing nature back • Rewilding is happening in places all across the country.

Rewilding projects you can visit in the UK

Rethinking the dodo

What were the birds like?

Photos of the week

Teenage golfer’s big test

Solheim Cup

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Making friends • Building strong relationships give you confidence and make you happy.

Tips for starting a conversation

How to spot a really good friend

The world’s most famous doll • Journey into the Barbie universe at the Design Museum.

Three famous Barbies

5 fascinating new fact books • Get classroom-ready with this fun and fact-filled selection of brilliant books.

Save Our Forest!

Nora Dåsnes • The author of Save Our Forest! tells us about her favourite place in nature.

SUMMER OF READING 2024 • This summer, to celebrate books and reading, we’re challenging you to complete 12 activities.

Joyful picture books • The titles shortlisted for our Children’s Picture Book of the Year award are full of joy-filled characters and adventures that will fuel young imaginations for years.

YOU choose!

THE JUDGES

As good as new • Updates and downloadable content refresh some great games.

GAME OF THE WEEK

QUIZ OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Pack your school bag

Puzzles

Welcome to the Burryman

Meet Pickles, the new “Paw-casso”

All change for station house

Insuring meals against seagulls

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

My super seahorse

Settle Stories

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Teacher OF THE WEEK

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