The Week Junior

The Week Junior is a brilliant current affairs magazine for children aged between 8 and 14. It’s filled with fascinating stories and information, written to engage curious young minds and encourage them to explore and understand the world around them.

Memorials after boat tragedy

What is the Channel?

Secret Santa appeal aims to help children

Architect scoops top prize

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

School mask rules change

Covid & the Greek alphabet

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Storm Arwen hits the UK

Hanukkah celebrations begin

Ukulele popular in schools

Important Roman mosaic found

Around the world

Are fake Christmas trees best? • Some people say artificial trees are better for the environment.

Helping to sort fact from fiction • Nick Sheridan has a passion for good journalism.

Cinderella with a twist

The brilliance of Braille

UK beaches getting cleaner

What a load of rubbish

HOW TO LOOK AFTER THE SEA

The plan to conquer Everest • This year marks 100 years since the first Everest expedition.

The future of flight takes off

Winged wonders

Printed eye is world first

Record sale for Einstein’s thoughts

The space telescope inspired by lobsters

Photos of the week

England’s sporting superhero

Sporting inspiration

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Enjoy the gift of giving • Focusing on others, rather than ourselves, can make us all happier.

Become a Secret Santa

“WE’RE SO LUCKY WE GET TO DO ACTIVITIES LIKE THESE”

Wimpy Kid comes to life • Disney+ welcomes the star of the popular book series.

How to write and draw like Jeff Kinney

Hertfordshire to host Hobbits

FILM CLUB • A brilliant designer who transformed pottery.

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

5 books packed with facts • Discover mind-blowing details and expand your knowledge with this factual selection.

Wishyouwas

Alexandra Page • The Wishyouwas writer reveals a love of writing letters and Paddington.

Snowboarding • If you like a speedy and sporty challenge, jump on board and try…

HOW, WHAT, WHERE?

“I DIDN’T FIND IT HARD TO LEARN”

Puzzles

Meet the “Pedalling Picasso”

Eagle steals shark from angler

Professional pillow fights take off

Duck completes top marathon

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

My Story

Last chance to enter our Christmas cover competition

YOUR PHOTOS • We’d love to see your snaps. Send them to us at hello@theweekjunior.co.uk Don’t forget to tell us why you took them.

Teacher OF THE WEEK

POPJAM

THE WEEK Junior SHOW

Quiz of the week

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