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."

Calls for calm in Middle East

A letter from Israel

Australia votes no to changing constitution

New Olympic sports approved

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

UK responds to Middle East conflict

A time to be kind

WORD OF THE WEEK

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Plastic-free poppies on sale

Supporting rescue animals

City’s Halloween monsters

New artwork unveiled in city

THE WEEK’S SILLIEST HEADLINE

Around the world

Should schools offer community service? • Some people say helping out should be on the curriculum.

What you need to know

LAST WEEK’S POLL

Three reasons schools should offer community service

Three reasons schools should not offer community service

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

From Cairo to Cape Town • A reader tells us of her recent adventures.

A musical partnership

Making art with science

“” THEY SAID IT!

Humans scare wild animals

Good news for rhinos

Green polypody ferns stick out

The adventures of a bear from Peru • Celebrate 65 years of a friendly little bear named Paddington.

Three more ways to see Paddington Bear

There could be a sixth taste

Why plane food can taste bland

Photos of the week

Rugby stars shine

World Cup 2025

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Dealing with drama • Learning to deal with difficult arguments can make you more confident.

Tips for making up after an argument

The difference between drama and bullying

Retelling a classic tale • Discover a new family hip hop musical.

More hip-hop inspired events to check out

5 new animal adventures • Gripping stories about the special bonds between humans and other creatures.

Where Are You Really From?

Adam Rutherford • The scientist reveals a surprising fact from his new book.

READERS RECOMMEND

YOUR TURN

How to tell your story in a poem • Alex Wharton says everyone has a story in them.

BOOK BITES

ON MY SHELF

Wonder time • Polish your jumping shoes for the new Super Mario Bros game.

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Make vegetable peel crisps

Puzzles

The dog that stirred up a stink

Cornish “pasty farmer” required

Pianist tries a daring performance

A spellbinding new degree

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Designing a new children’s hospital

Read to raise money

GET INVOLVED

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Teacher OF THE WEEK

READERS RESPOND

THE WEEK Junior SHOW

Quiz of the week

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