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."

The big picture

Something worth talking about… • Lost for words? Try starting a conversation with one of these questions, inspired by stories this magazine.

Editor’s note

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

WORD OF THE WEEK

Listen to it!

Afghanistan calls for help

Organisations helping

China and India agree to be partners

Petition against tapestry loan

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Free chickenpox vaccinations to start

A vaccine success story

Outdoor play is in decline

Cheaper bus fares in Wales

Capybara inspires cartoon

UK records warmest summer

Around the world

Should good grades get rewards? • Some people think a little extra motivation might be a good idea.

The doctor who flies to save lives • An air ambulance medic on his rewarding job.

Sylvia Young 1939–2025 • A drama teacher who founded a theatre school that nurtured future stars.

THEY SAID IT!

City lights keep birds singing later

Reducing light pollution

NATURE SPY • Spot insects feasting on common bird’s-foot-trefoil

Four giraffe species confirmed

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

A season of changes and colours • Autumn brings crisp days olours and longer, cosy nights.

Three autumn festivals around the world

New food could save bees

The threats facing bees

Japan unveils osmotic power plant

Photos of the week

The Hundred heroes are crowned

Teenage talent

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Take time to settle in • Stay positive and give yourself a chance to take in new situations.

The power of yet

Affirmations

Exploring the Magna Carta • Durham Cathedral’s exhibition looks at the document that changed England.

An important deal

Three places linked to Magna Carta

5 fact-filled books for learning • Kick off a new school year and boost your brain power with fascinating information.

The Week Junior Guide to the Environment

Dr Sai Pathmanathan • The environment expert talks about her hero and a villain (plastic!).

READERS RECOMMEND

Watching the clocks • Rebecca Struthers writes about time.

BOOK BITES

ON MY SHELF

People puzzler • Is This Seat Taken? turns buses, weddings and cinemas into a brain exercise.

APP OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

GAME OF THE WEEK

Build a morning routine • Sticking to a routine before school can help you to feel calm and ready for the day.

That’s unbelievable!

Puzzles

In My Secret Garden

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

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Quiz of the week

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