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.

Italy elects a new prime minister

Brothers of Italy

Anti-government protests across Iran

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Coral replanted in Galápagos

Pound falls after mini-budget

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Black Wednesday

Get creative for a concert

Castle opens after repairs

Sheep cross London Bridge

See Monster art project opens

Around the world

Should children start school at a later age? • Some people say that the school age should be raised to six.

From classroom to World Cup • Teacher Lotte Clapp inspires girls to play rugby.

A brilliant eye for colour

One family’s cool idea

Scientists count seals from space

Toadflax flowers into autumn

Seals helping scientists

Australian turtles go to school

The Argentine ant

A different way of living and learning • Dyslexia is a common condition that affects millions of people.

Famous people with dyslexia

“FEEL GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SPECIAL POWERS”

Did volcanoes kill dinosaurs?

Other major extinction events

Samples taken on Mars could give proof of life

14-year-olds’ winning galaxy snap

The gadget that helps you listen in class

Photos of the week

A legend leaves the court

THE WEEK’S WINNERS“

Federer facts

Dealing with embarrassment • Facing awkward feelings can make you stronger and happier.

Tips for overcoming embarrassment

Readers share their awkward moments

Hocus Pocus 2 is out • Magical mayhem returns along with three very bad witches.

Three films to get you in the mood for Halloween

Minecraft creates frozen worlds

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

FIFA 23 kicks off • Is the latest FIFA game the most exciting – and inclusive – ever?

5 books for World Space Week • From 4-10 October, celebrate the wonders of space and learn more with these books.

The Ministry of Unladylike Activity

Robin Stevens • The Ministry of Unladylike Activity’s author reveals why she wrote it.

READERS RECOMMEND

Create poetry • Use your imagination and have fun with words when you…

“POETRY IS BEAUTIFUL”

Make delicious energy bars

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Going for gold with help from GOSH

Win a poetry prize

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

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Quiz of the week

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