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The police have started handing out fines to people who attended parties in 10 Downing Street (the Prime Minister’s official residence) during lockdown. Why are the police investigating? On 25 January, the Metropolitan Police started to investigate parties that were said to have taken place at 10 Downing Street during lockdown. This was in response to a report written by Sue Gray, who works for the Cabinet Office (a Government department that looks after the smooth running of government). Gray was asked to look into stories of several parties in Downing Street that were said to have broken the rules against social gatherings that were in place at the time. This included a party the night before the funeral of the Queen’s husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Gray…

LEMURS BOUNCING BACK One of the world’s most endangered primates has been born in a zoo in Florida, US. Primates are mammals including apes, monkeys and humans. The blue-eyed black lemur was born at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. These lemurs come from Madagascar and experts think there are only about 1,000 of them still in the wild. RARE COMIC BOOKS A rare copy of Marvel’s first ever comic has sold at auction for £1.8 million. The issue, called Marvel Comics No.1, was published in 1939. It is known as a “pay copy” because the publisher wrote notes in it saying how much the artists were paid for their work. Frank R. Paul was given £19 for drawing the picture on the cover. A WINNING CHEF Phoebe Lawson, aged 15, has…

Barcelona, Spain Magical night for women’s football Barcelona beat Real Madrid in front of a record-breaking crowd of 91,553 at the Nou Camp in Barcelona. The 5-2 win meant Barcelona reached the semi-finals of the Women’s UEFA Champions League. It attracted a record crowd to watch a women’s club game. Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas called the experience “magical”. Pompeii, Italy Robotic dog patrols ruins A robotic dog called Spot is patrolling the ancient city of Pompeii and helping to guard the site. Pompeii was buried in lava and ash when the volcano Vesuvius erupted in AD79. The robot has a camera and can reach small spaces and walk on different surfaces. It takes photos as it patrols the ancient tunnels and streets when Pompeii is closed to tourists. Falkland Islands 40…

Although he lost most of his hearing at the age of seven, Robbie Wilde has become a successful DJ (someone who plays records for an audience). He lost all hearing in his right ear but can hear some low-pitched sounds in his left ear. This helps Wilde choose tracks because he says he can “feel the groove”. He uses an app called Serato, which visualises the sound in songs and helps him mix the music. Wilde says watching videos of a band allows him to understand each instrument and to see where the sounds are coming from. Wilde told Mixmag website, “I am proud of who I am. I don’t have to hide it.”…

The sight of bees buzzing between sun-dappled flowers is a welcome sign that spring is here at last – but take a closer look and not every “bee” is quite what it seems. Now is a great time to spot one of the most distinctive bee lookalike. In flight, the dark-edged bee fly is easy to mistake for a mid-sized bumblebee (its fast-moving wings even make a buzzing sound). Its long, needle-like tongue always sticks out, ready to dip into flowers and suck up nectar. Like actual bees, bee flies act as pollinators across the UK, in gardens, hedgerows and woodlands, but they prefer to fly in warm air and sunny spots. Study one at rest and you’ll see that a bee fly has long, spindly legs and a single…

Sports Slam is a new campaign giving primary schools the chance to have some fantastic free games and PE equipment. Set up by the Sports Direct chain of shops, it aims to help children become active and enjoy a range of fun games. Sports Slam also hopes to encourage youngsters who perhaps don’t enjoy sport to get involved with activities. Many sports clubs shut during the pandemic and some have not reopened. This means some young people might have fewer chances to get active or may be too shy to try a sport. The first 1,500 UK schools to sign up will each receive equipment for four sports themes: basketball, tennis, squad games and track and field. Top sports brands Asics, Nike, Puma and Under Armour are part of the…

You can practise mindfulness anywhere, any time. Try taking a walk and getting curious about your experience: • Notice the sensations in your feet as you go step by step. • Feel the air against your skin. • Become aware of your body’s warmth or coolness. • Notice if your mind has wandered off – return to noticing the elements. • Look at the way light and shadows fall. • See how it makes you feel and think. • Listen for sounds near and far.…

A group of 20 children will live in the wild for a new programme on Channel 4. Called Kids in the Wild, the show is being produced by the people who made The Great British Bake Off. At the start of the school holidays this summer, a group of nine to 11-year-olds will go to a special wilderness camp. There will be adult supervision but the point of the show is to see young people learn how to live independently. They will be allowed to make their own decisions and discover their own resourcefulness. The show’s makers say,” We will ask, ‘Who are the children of Britain in 2022 and have we underestimated what they are really capable of?’.”…

Rainbow Grey: Eye of the Storm by Laura Ellen Anderson (Farshore) In the second book in this series, Rainbow Grey is learning to master her weather powers. When cloud creatures start disappearing, including her own beloved cloud cat Nim, she finds herself with a big problem to solve. Can she work out what’s going on or will cloud magic be lost forever? The Lightning Catcher by Clare Weze (Bloomsbury) Something very strange is happening to the weather in the village of Folding Ford – including a frosty tree branch in June and a tiny whirlwind appearing in a garden bucket. Armed with only his bike and a notepad, newcomer Alfie and his new best mate Sam set about investigating these mysterious goings-on. A Gathering Storm by Tamsin Mori (UCLan Publishing)…

Name: Iris The Bolds Go Wild by Julian Clary “Hilarious, intriguing, mischievous. It’s for anyone who loves to laugh out loud and it will definitely put a smile on your face.” YOUR TURN Email your book review to hello@theweekjunior.co.uk. If your review is printed in the magazine you’ll receive a Roving Reporter badge. Sum up the book in three words and write one sentence telling us what you liked about it. Please include your name and address.* *If you are the competition winner, we will only use the details you provide to contact you and arrange delivery of your competition prize. Further details about how we manage the data you provide can be found at futureplc.com/privacy-policy…

Charlotte Pike, an award-winning cookery writer and the Chair of the Guild of Food Writers, told The Week Junior, “Quesadillas originate from Mexico. Their name means ‘little cheese’ and they are very popular. In Mexico, they are wrapped with a tortilla made from corn flour or ‘masa’, stuffed with a cheesy filling and toasted in a hot pan. Quesadillas are quick to make and the tasty, nutritious filling makes it a complete meal.” What you need (Serves 1-2 people) • Small 200g can of black beans, drained and rinsed• 1 spring onion, sliced finely• 40g mature cheddar cheese, grated• ¼ tsp ground cumin• ¼ tsp oregano• Zest and juice of ½ lime• 1 small, ripe avocado• 2 large tortilla wraps (can be gluten-free)• Large bowl• Fork or potato masher• Chopping…

In the next few weeks, thousands of young Ukrainians are expected to reach the UK. The Ukraine Play Box Appeal is hoping to donate boxes of toys and play materials to as many of those children as possible, as well as to Ukrainian children who are arriving in other countries. To get involved, you can make your own playbox filled with toys, or you can pay for a pre-made one to be sent to a child, or donate money to the appeal to buy toys. Find out more about ways to help at tinyurl.com/TWJ-Ukrainebox GET INVOLVED Email your news, views and pictures to hello@theweekjunior.co.uk Please include your full name and address so that we can send you a Roving Reporter badge if your contribution makes it onto the page. We…

Follow The Week Junior on PopJam @TheWeekJunior. You can download the PopJam app from the App Store or Google Play. Last week we asked if athletes should be allowed to protest… “Athletes have rights like anyone else and should be allowed to protest as well.” “Yes, I think everyone should be allowed to protest.” “Yes. It helps raise awareness and gives athletes a chance to influence their fans into supporting important things.” “Yes, athletes have opinions too.” Tell us what you think of this week’s issue and we’ll print some of the best comments here.…

On 17 April 2021, the funeral of the Queen’s husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, took place at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle near London. The Covid rules in place at the time meant that only 30 people were allowed to attend. The Queen had to sit on her own, away from the rest of her family. It later emerged that a party, in breach of the rules, took place at 10 Downing Street the night before Prince Philip’s funeral. On 14 January 2022, the Prime Minister’s official spokesperson apologised to the Queen. A few days later, Johnson himself made a public apology.…

Across the world all sorts of animals, including cats, dogs, rabbits and even iguanas, have huge audiences on social media platforms. Pet owners post footage of their animals doing clever, funny, naughty and weird things. Videos of cats bobbing their heads in time to music or leaping high in the air at the sight of a cucumber, and dogs walking down the road on two legs like a human, have all gone viral. However, some people believe that making pets perform is cruel and that taking videos of animals can be stressful for them. A study in 2020 by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) found that one cause of animal cruelty is people hurting animals to become popular on social media. What do you…

Anew study has found that people who lived in ancient Britain quickly evolved to cope with a lack of sunlight. Evolution is when living things change over time to survive. Jonathan Terhorst from the University of Michigan and Iain Mathieson from the University of Pennsylvania, both in the US, looked at data from the genes of 529 people who lived in Britain over the past 4,500 years. Genes are made up of DNA, a chemical that carries all the information about your body. The team found that the levels of vitamin D and calcium in humans’ bodies in Britain suddenly increased. Vitamin D is a substance that humans make naturally when their skin is exposed to sunlight, and it helps bones to grow straight and strong. Humans evolved in Africa,…

Liverpool FC Women The team won the Championship after a 4-2 win at Bristol City. Liverpool will now be promoted to the Women’s Super League. Australia women’s cricket team They won the Women’s Cricket World Cup with a 71-run victory against England in the final in Christchurch, New Zealand. Cambridge University Boat Club Their win in the women’s Boat Race in London was achieved in a record time of 18 minutes, 22 seconds. Oxford won the men’s event. Jennifer Kupcho The US golfer won the Chevron Championship. It is the first of the five biggest women’s competitions each year, known as the majors.…

The last time fans got to see inside J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world was in 2018, when Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was released. Four years later, the next instalment in the story, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, is here. The series is set in the same universe as the Harry Potter films but about 70 years before Harry’s story begins. So far, the films have followed the journey of Newt Scamander (played by Eddie Redmayne), a magical creatures enthusiast with a passion for helping others, whether wizard, Muggle (a person with no magic), beast or otherwise. The Secrets of Dumbledore follows the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (played by Mads Mikkelsen), who has been gaining power, hoping to take control of the wizarding world. To oppose him, a young…

The Bad Guys At cinemas nationwide This new animated film from the studio that made the Despicable Me series is about a crew of animal crooks who are facing prison time. The only way they can avoid being locked up is to prove they are actually “good guys” by bringing the city’s biggest villain to justice. Cheaper By the Dozen Available now on Disney+ A couple with 10 children between them must juggle their hectic home life and their business. This is the third film of Cheaper By the Dozen; earlier versions were released in 1950 and 2003.…

by Benjamin Dean. Illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat (Simon & Schuster) Last summer, Bea, her older sister Riley and their mum and dad had the best day ever at London Pride but now dancing, confetti and celebrations seem very far away. Since Dad died, rainbows have been replaced by grey clouds and things get even worse when Bea, Riley and Mum have to say goodbye to their London home and go to live with Gran in a sleepy countryside village. Seeing how miserable Riley is, Bea decides to try and cheer up her big sister. Together with a gang of new friends, she gets to work on “The Secret Sunshine Project”. With their help, can Bea take a stand against the village mayor? This is an uplifting and inspiring story that…

Being made to feel welcome by a person or a group of people is a very nice feeling. If you have ever moved house or started at a new school then you will know how being welcomed and making friends can make you feel happier about the changes in your life. This is even more true for people who have had to leave their home country because of war or the threat of violence (known as “refugees”). When a family moves to a new country it is usually a difficult, worrying time. They have to get used to new surroundings, start at a new school and adapt to a new culture and language. In recent years, thousands of refugees from countries including Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria have moved to the…

Crossword Read the clues carefully and write the answers into the grid. Across 1 Large stringed musical instrument (4) 3 Hot drink container (6) 8 Crying loudly (7) 9 Floor covering (3) 10 Small motor vehicle for wintry conditions (10) 13 Device that wakes you up (5,5) 17 Lump of wood (3) 18 Dish served with sugar and lemon juice (7) 19 Weetabix or cornflakes, for example (6) 20 Garden building (4) Down 1 Garden watering tube (4) 2 Batman’s companion (5) 4 ___ and bacon, breakfast favourite (3) 5 Short-legged breed of dog (5) 6 Young farm animal (6) 7 Native American’s tent (6) 11 Rectangular (6) 12 Strong onion-like bulb (6) 14 Fury (5) 15 Bus for tourists (5) 16 Centre of a pencil (4) 18 Small round…

When you have friends around you, life always looks much brighter. I was thinking this as I read the story on page 10 about Kylie the lonely dolphin in Scotland. He’s been on his own for a long time but seems to be trying to speak to his neighbours, some friendly porpoises. I love that the porpoises seem to understand that he wants company, even if they might not understand the “words” he is using. What’s true for animals is true for humans, and the Do Something page (p24) this week is all about welcoming newcomers into your school or neighbourhood. There are countries across the world where it is not safe to live because of fighting. Many people have packed up their families and their belongings and travelled to…

“I made origami cranes in Ukraine flag colours and sold them to raise money for charity (DEC by British Red Cross). I am continuing with this project and making more cranes. So far, I have raised and donated £140 to DEC altogether.”Hugo “We went on holiday to Norfolk for a week and it was really fun and beautiful. In the photo we went to the beach and it was really windy. We did loads of other things too.”Isobel “I made a fabulous Mother’s Day card thanks to The Week Junior – some basic materials and simple instructions to make a WOW, fun, floral card!”Tara…

1 How many Downing Street parties are being investigated? □ a) 1 □ b) 5 □ c) 12 2 True or false? CBBC’s Newsround was only meant to last six weeks when it started. □ True □ False 3 Which ancient city is being patrolled by a robotic dog named Spot? 4 What is now illegal for circuses to use in England and Wales? □ a) Fire □ b) Wild animals □ c) Clowns 5 True or false? The national anthem is played once a day on TV and radio stations in Colombia. □ True □ False 6 What is the official name for a group of dolphins? 7 What is someone who makes maps called? □ a) Cartographer □ b) Geographer □ c) Astronomer 8 True or false? You…

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has given a powerful speech at the Grammy music awards in the US. In a recorded message, he asked the world’s biggest music stars to speak up about his country’s invasion by Russia. “Our musicians wear body armour instead of tuxedos (smart suits),” he said. “They sing to the wounded in hospitals, even to those who can’t hear them. But the music will break through.” Zelensky’s message, which was recorded two days before the awards ceremony, included a request to those listening to tell the truth about war. “Support us in any way you can, but not with your silence,” he said. “Fill the silence with music.” His speech was followed by a performance of a new song by singer John Legend called Free. Legend was…

The Government has decided that all UK children aged from five to 11 years old should be offered a Covid vaccination. Some children in this age group with medical conditions have already had the vaccine. A vaccine is a type of medicine that trains the body to fight a disease using its own defences. What does the vaccination do? A vaccination reduces the chances of catching Covid-19. Two doses should give long-lasting protection against getting really ill. It should also help to protect against other symptoms, such as losing your sense of smell or having a high temperature. As with all medicines, no vaccine offers full protection. Some people may still get Covid-19 after being vaccinated but their symptoms should be less severe. Why is it being offered to younger…

In a month’s time, Francia Márquez could make history by becoming Colombia’s first black female vice president. On 23 March, Gustavo Petro, who is the favourite to be elected president, chose Márquez as his vice presidential candidate. Márquez got emotional as she said, “How could I not cry, if I represent the black women of this country?” Márquez was born in Cauca, a region in south-west Colombia. She has been an environmental activist for years and won an award after she led a 10-day, 350-mile march from La Toma, in Cauca, to the capital Bogotá to protest against illegal gold mining. If Petro and Márquez win May’s election she will become just the second black female vice-president in South and Central America. The other is Epsy Campbell Barr in Costa…

If you mooed at a cow or meowed at a cat, would they understand you? Kylie the dolphin, who lives on the west coast of Scotland, seems to be testing this theory with the local porpoises. Kylie is a male dolphin, given his name by the locals who spotted him in the water before they knew if he was a boy or a girl. He lives in an area of sea called the Firth of Clyde, along with thousands of harbour porpoises. Porpoises are a different family of sea mammals from dolphins, although they look quite alike. No one has seen Kylie with other dolphins for more than 14 years. He might have been separated from his family or pod (the name for a group of dolphins) much earlier in…

On 18 March 2022, thousands of people around the world were unable to find their way around when the online Google Maps service stopped working. The problem just showed how important maps are in our everyday lives. They mark countries, seas, important places, our homes, and they help to guide us through the world. To celebrate them, take a look at how maps began and how they have developed. Ancient examples Many ancient civilisations used maps. One of the first is thought to have been drawn on the wall of a cave in Lascaux, France, around 16,500 years ago. Hidden among the drawings of birds and bulls is a map of the stars. The oldest known earthly map is called the Babylonian Map of the World. The 13-centimetre stone tablet…

Have you noticed that sometimes you forget what you’re doing? Perhaps you become so absorbed in something that nothing else seems to matter or your mind is a whirlwind of different thoughts. All these experiences are perfectly natural and show how attention affects how you feel. What is attention? Attention is the ability to focus on something. Psychologists (experts in behaviour and the mind) such as Dr Amishi Jha, from the University of Miami in the US, describe the attention system as the brain’s boss – it helps you to concentrate on certain tasks or notice what’s happening around you. The brain can operate in “flashlight mode”, when you need to shine a light on something in particular, or “floodlight mode”, to reveal the bigger picture. How does paying attention…

In the world of Nintendo characters, Kirby may not be quite as famous as Mario, Pikachu or Link from the Zelda games, but since his first appearance in 1992, the round pink blob has starred in dozens of games. Kirby and the Forgotten Land is the latest. It’s for the Switch console and it’s the first fully 3D adventure in the series, looking a lot like another Switch hit: Super Mario Odyssey. The game is a platform adventure where each level involves defeating enemies, rescuing cute “Waddle Dee” characters and finding secret paths and areas to get the best score. Kirby is able to bounce and slide to get around but he can also inhale objects – and even enemies – as he goes. Although they can then be spat…

Who inspires you? Anybody who’s ever written a book – it’s hard work. Have you ever had someone come up to you somewhere and say they like your book? I have. It’s very flattering to meet readers who’ve loved your book. It’s one of the best parts of the job and makes all the hard work worth it. What’s it like seeing your own book in bookshops? It never gets any less exciting. I’ve loved bookshops my entire life, so it’s a dream come true. I also love signing books when I visit bookshops. It took me a few weeks to figure out my author signature, so now I’ll happily scribble it anywhere. What’s the first thing you did when you finished writing your book? I ordered a VERY big…

What else can I do? With the help of an adult you could read the history of refugees and asylum seekers coming to the UK. An asylum seeker is a person who has asked another country for protection. If a country agrees to offer a person help, that person is officially recognised as a refugee. Where can I find out more? Norfolk Schools of Sanctuary offers online resources that help to explain the issues about being a refugee. Visit tinyurl.com/TWJ-ref and talk to your teacher about getting involved. Refugee Week (refugeeweek.org.uk) also has lots of useful information.…

A bakery owner came across a lemon at a greengrocer’s stall (greengrocers sell fruit and vegetables) in Chippenham, England, which was 22 centimetres long and weighed nearly 1.8 kilograms. Tammy Warren bought it for £5 and said it was bigger than her baby’s head. She has been using it to make as many lemon-flavoured foods as she can. Her creations include a lemon drizzle cake, lemon syrup, lemon curd, lemon marmalade and fresh lemonade. She has kept the pips to see if she can grow more fantastic fruit.…

Teacher’s name: Ms Pinkerton-Smith School: The Maynard School, Devon “Ms Pinkerton-Smith is caring, creative and cool. She is always ready to help us solve tricky maths problems or give us some kind of advice when we are feeling sad. She is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. She always encourages us even when she needs encouraging herself! No teacher could be better.” Year 6 girls If we pick your teacher as Teacher of the Week, we’ll send your school three free issues of The Week Junior. Send your nominations, along with a picture of your teacher and your school’s full name and address, to hello@theweekjunior.co.uk…