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.

UK launches Ukraine refugee scheme

Supporting refugees

Chile’s youngest president takes office

Endurance shipwreck found

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

UK’s shopping habits change

Basket over the years

WORD OF THE WEEK • APRICATE

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Young carers need support

Max’s second Big Camp Out

Solar farm powers hospital

Stamp competition winners crowned

Around the world

Should school ties be scrapped? • Some people feel that school ties are outdated and unnecessary.

What you need to know

LAST WEEK’S POLL

Three reasons why school ties should be scrapped

Three reasons why students should wear school ties

Southgate’s masterclass • England’s manager looks ahead to the World Cup.

Finally fulfilling a dream

Heroes wear glasses too

Big week for bongo rewilding

Bat from the brink

COLLECT YOUR E-WASTE

Oldest octopus found

The last sea scorpion

The Moon gets a new crater

AI tool to restore ancient texts

Acid test for tooth decay hotspots

Photos of the week

Paralympians celebrate medal success

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Ice-cool numbers

Understanding happiness • Realising what really makes you feel happy is the key to finding joy.

20 March is International Day of Happiness

“Walking my dog with my family makes me happy”

Shakespeare reimagined • Enjoy a special updated version of a timeless play

Three more Shakespeare Week events

Online music makers • Try these sites and apps to start creating songs and beats.

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

APP OF THE WEEK

GAME OF THE WEEK

5 action-packed adventures • This selection of page-turning stories will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Libby and the Parisian Puzzle

Jo Clarke • The Libby and the Parisian Puzzle writer reveals how she speaks French.

READERS RECOMMEND

Escape room • Take on tests, puzzles and mysteries when you enter an…

HOW, WHAT, WHERE?

“I LOVE THE EXCITEMENT”

Make a fun floral Mother’s Day card

Puzzles

Legend plays for pub team

Brrr! Incredible ice record broken

Woman wants to hold on to FART

Cinema lets out bats for film

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Our funny fox

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Teacher OF THE WEEK

POPJAM

THE WEEK Junior SHOW

Quiz of the week

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