"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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