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SCOTTISH BEAVERS Beavers in Scotland have been given new protections, meaning it is now against the law to kill them or destroy their dams. It is hoped the rule change will help the beavers thrive in the country and increase in number. There are currently around 450 living in the Scottish countryside. MANCHESTER CITY On 4 May, Manchester City beat West Ham United 3-0 in the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley stadium, London. City scored three goals to win the trophy. Georgia Stanway, who scored one of them, said, “Today I’ve achieved dreams that go beyond people’s imagination.” NERVOUS FLIERS A team of dogs have been recruited at Aberdeen Airport to help relax people who are nervous about getting on a flight. Known as The Canine Crew, they will…

● 13-19 May is Dying Matters Awareness Week. Organisers hope it will give people the chance to talk about dying, death and bereavement (the loss of a close friend or family member through death). ● A 2018 study by a funeral company found that around a quarter of British people don’t talk about death because they don’t want to worry others. It also revealed that young people feel the least comfortable talking about death. ● The report found that even though 97% of adults in the UK had experienced bereavement, 29% feel uncomfortable when the topic comes up in conversation.…

Scientists from France think that the ancient Romans may have built cities in a way that protected them from earthquakes. If the scientists are right, then Roman engineers were thousands of years ahead of their time. Earthquakes happen when parts of the Earth’s crust move and push up against other parts. Pressure builds, and when it is released a shockwave travels through the ground, making the surface buckle and shake. Researcher Stéphane Brûlé of the Fresnel Institute in Marseille, France, and a team of engineers found that the layout of foundations in old buildings such as the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, is very similar to technology used today to bend sound and light waves around objects. Stone pillars in concentric rings (large circles surrounding smaller circles) make a pattern that…

Be a Super Awesome Photographer by Henry Carroll (Laurence King Publishing) Fancy trying your hand at photography? This book includes all the advice and information you need to help you become a brilliant photographer. Just grab your camera or smartphone – and you’re ready to start. There are 20 different challenges to try, which will teach you techniques such as how to use colour, how to take great portraits, how to photograph food – and even how to be invisible. You’ll find lots of tricks of the trade, examples of brilliant photos to learn from, and inspiration in the shape of work by top photographers. This is easy to read and full of fun ideas, and will have you snapping your own photographic masterpieces in no time.…

How did you first become a Monster Jam driver? I sing and play guitar and was singing the national anthem with my guitar at a Monster Jam show in Oklahoma City, US. I saw there was a female Monster Jam driver, and I asked the right people how to fulfil my dream as a driver. What goes through your mind during the shows? It’s hard to explain. We train at Monster Jam University, but you can’t train for the feeling of 70,000 fans watching and screaming for you in a stadium. It’s the most exhilarating and rewarding experience I’ve ever been a part of. What’s it like performing in a male-dominated industry? I like going up against the male drivers because when I do win against them, it’s a good…

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu In cinemas now When Tim Goodman’s dad goes missing, it’s up to Tim and Detective Pikachu to investigate. They discover they can speak to each other, unlike other Pokémon and humans, sparking an adventure and investigation unlike any other. Flinch Streaming on Netflix now The rules for this new game show are pretty simple: don’t flinch. Contestants face stressful and scary situations, like getting up close to rats or having cymbals crashed near their heads, with punishments for those who jump. Puppy School 8pm on 17 May, Channel 4 Three of the UK’s best dog experts are coming together to help owners from across the country train their puppies. Each week, a different group of puppies will be trained and their owners supported as they navigate the…

Where can I speak it? Do some reading about Spain or another Spanish-speaking country. Find the country you most want to visit then think about what conversations you’d have there. How do I start? If your school doesn’t offer Spanish classes, why not look for a course at the Instituto Cervantes – the Spanish cultural institute. They have locations in Leeds, London and Manchester. Which websites can help? Visit spanish-games.net/spanishgames. You can practise your vocabulary and have fun all at the same time. Perhaps challenge your friends to see who gets the best scores each day. Learn more… ● Your school or local library may have copies of ¿Qué Tal? It’s a magazine for young Spanish learners that will also teach you about culture in Spanish-speaking countries. The title is…

“ Hi, I am 10 years old and I love Netball! I have been playing netball at school and for clubs for four years. I play for Tameside Netball Club, and my ambition is to play netball for England. I can’t wait for the Netball World Cup. I love watching England play because they are an incredible team and the matches are so exciting to watch. Netball is my favourite sport. It is great for fitness. I enjoy playing as part of a team because everyone has a part to play and it’s a great way to make new friends. So turn on your TVs or book tickets online and watch the Netball World Cup. I promise you won’t regret it! ” What’s going on at your school? Have you…

Follow The Week Junior on Popjam@TheWeekJunior. You can download the free Popjam app from the App Store or Google Play. A rare, flightless species of parrot called kakapos have had their best breeding season on record. You said… “That’s amazing! What good news.” “So good to see the birds coming back. Hope more creatures do too.” “The world is wonderful” The latest Marvel film, Avengers: Endgame, broke box office records when it earned £929 million within five days. You said… “I don’t understand how people have enough time to watch a three-hour movie” “Wow, I can’t wait to see it!” “I have never seen any Marvel movies but this looks pretty good” Tell us what you think of this week’s issue. We’ll give you a shout-out if your post is…

1How many Olympic gold medals has Caster Semenya won? 2True or false? Theresa May is the leader of the Labour Party. 3In which country is the Met Gala held? a) Indonesia b) The US c) Russia 4When does Dying Matters Awareness week begin? 5The song Three Lions, co-written by David Baddiel, became the unofficial England football team anthem. 6What is the name of the RSPB’s new single? a) Don’t Go Beaking My Heart b) Let Nature Sing c) Wren You Wish Upon A Star 7Who wrote My Mum Tracy Beaker? 8True or false? Scientists think the Colosseum in Rome may have been built to survive earthquakes. 9Where were 181 pairs of yellow boots displayed this week? a) London b) Moscow c) Beijing 10What sport does Harvey Elliott play? 11Who wrote…

Now that you’ve read a bit more about it, tell us what you think by voting in our poll at theweekjunior.co.uk/polls. Vote YES if you think people should talk more about death, or NO if you don’t. We’ll publish the results next week. The aim of the Big debate page is to present two sides of an issue fairly and objectively, in order to stimulate discussion and allow our readers to make up their minds. The views on the page do not reflect those of The Week Junior, and the page is not funded by third parties. The page is created in association with the English-Speaking Union, an educational charity helping young people discover their voice and realise their full potential. For more information, please see esu.org…

Kate Sanders Head of Predators, ZSL London Zoo Big cats, such as Sumatran tigers, cannot see in a complete blackout, but their eyes are about six times more sensitive than our own in low light. Their eyes contain a higher number of cells that pick up changes in light levels and detect moving shapes. A reflective layer at the back of their eye reflects light outwards, which also increases the level of light in the eye and is the reason why cats’ eyes appear to glow in the dark. Do you love animals? ZSL London Zoo’s Junior Zoo Academy is a great way to learn about creatures from all over the world. Find out more at zsl.org/experiences…

What was your first camera like? My first camera was from a pharmacy. It took film, but a really weird kind of film. So weird I don’t even know what it was called. I think the first ever picture I took with that camera was of my cat, in a honeysuckle bush. How many cameras have you had in your life? Probably more than 10. My favourite was my first single lens reflex camera, or SLR, which I was given for my 10th birthday. It wasn’t a particularly good one, but it taught me all about photography and gave me a lot more control over my pictures. What is your favourite challenge in the book? I think it’s the Play Detective one because I really like Larry Sultan’s photos. It’s…

Three early Star Wars toy prototypes (the original models used to make the toy figures) have sold for £76,800 at auction. Figures of an ewok called Logray, an Emperor’s royal guard and Jabba the Hutt’s servant, Bib Fortuna, were all bought at the sale on 30 April. The items were used to make some of the first toys to be crafted for the film Return of the Jedi and were designed to develop future toys in the range. They are more detailed than those that eventually went on sale in the shops. Auctioneer Kathy Taylor from Vectis Auctions in Thornaby, North Yorkshire, said that while they were “relatively unknown” characters, they had “beaten all expectations”. She added, “It is amazing [the models] survived because a lot of people would not…

An organisation trying to get more women into the games industry has been running workshops for British girls who want to create games rather than just play them. The events were held in April at the Sony PlayStation offices in London, with the groups of 10 to14-year-old girls designing and making games using Sony’s new Dreams software – featured in The Week Junior two issues ago. “It’s not that girls aren’t interested in games. It’s that they don’t always know how to go from playing games to making them. And there’s a big confidence gap,” says Laila Shabir, founder of Girls Make Games, which ran the workshops. “They often don’t think they can do it, either because they don’t think it’s for them – or because people are telling them…

Death is a difficult subject to talk about, and yet one that affects us all. You may have already experienced the loss of a loved one, or perhaps a pet. For some people it’s an issue to deal with in private – having a quiet moment on your own can be just as important as talking to someone. When I’ve lost people close to me, it’s always cheered me up to think of all the funny and wonderful things they brought into my life, and how lucky I am to have known them. Mark Hamill’s tribute to Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca in the Star Wars films and who died on 30 April, summed it up: “I’m a better man for just having known him,” Hamill said. There’s no right…

“This is me and my toy hedgehog Spike. He especially liked the hedgehog special on page 25 from issue 174” Evie “On 28 April, we went to London to watch the London Marathon! Our mum works for a charity called Headway that helps people with brain injuries. We had 25 runners running for Headway and so far we have raised over £37,000!” Emma and Charlie “Me and my cat think The Week Junior is the best newspaper on the planet. Reading it together is a purrfect way to spend the afternoon! ” James…

13 May 1995 British woman conquers Everest On 13 May, 1995, Alison Hargreaves became the first woman to climb the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, without an oxygen tank or sherpas (local guides). Hargreaves, from the UK, became only the second person to ever reach the 8,850-metre summit unaided. When she reached the top, she radioed her team to send a message to her two children. Exactly three months after her record-breaking climb, Hargreaves died in a storm while descending from K2, a mountain in Pakistan.…

While David Baddiel has had many jobs, he is perhaps now best recognised for his work as an author. Each of his books – The Parent Agency, The Person Controller, The Boy Who Could Do What He Liked, AniMalcolm, Birthday Boy and Head Kid – are about children from the same school having adventures. He got the idea for writing children’s books from his son, who inspired the plot for 2015’s The Parent Agency. Baddiel told The Week Junior, “It was my son who, about five years ago, said, ‘Dad, why hasn’t Harry Potter run away from the Dursleys to find better parents?’ And that gave me an idea for a world where children could choose their parents.” His curious son’s contribution wasn’t forgotten. “He takes the credit for telling…

Mrs G the osprey An osprey called Mrs G has laid her 50th egg at a wildlife centre in Wales. The bird of prey has returned to Glaslyn Wildlife Centre near Porthmadog every year for 16 years from her winter home in West Africa. Mrs G and her partner, Aran, are one of four osprey pairs nesting in Wales. Giraffes There are new warnings that giraffes could become an endangered species as population numbers continue to drop. Giraffes have been affected by poaching and a loss of habitat, and the US is now considering whether to add the long-necked mammals to its protected species list.…

Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk (Random House Children’s Publishing) Crow has lived her whole life on a tiny island. Her only companions are Osh, who rescued her from a washed-up boat when she was a baby, and Miss Maggie, their neighbour. When a mysterious fire appears across the water, Crow’s life will change forever. This book won an award as the best work of historical fiction in 2018. The Shadow Keeper by Abi Elphinstone (Simon & Schuster) In the second book about heroine Moll Pecksniff and her wildcat Gryff, Moll and friends are hiding out in a seaside cave to protect themselves from the evil magicians known as Shadowmasks. Featuring smugglers, pirates and mer-creatures, this is an exciting adventure. Author Abi Elphinstone also campaigns to keep plastic out…

Bend It Like Beckham k DVD, iTunes, Prime Video Bend It Like Beckham is a brilliant story of a football-loving 18-year-old called Jess and her friend Jules. Both are great at football – and better than the boys – but Jess’s parents don’t share her ambition of playing for one of the best women’s teams. What follows is a funny, moving story about a clash of cultures, as Jess and Jules get to grips with growing up, expectations and a rather important football match. It’s a really entertaining film, one that gets across the message of chasing your dreams, no matter how far away they may seem. DID YOU KNOW? The film was turned into a West End musical, that debuted in 2015.…

If you’ve ever eaten tapas, tortilla (not the triangular crisps, the chunky omelette), fajitas, paella or nachos, then you know what Spanish and Latin American food is like. Maybe you also know Spanish and Latin American music, thanks to singers such as Shakira, Luis Fonsi or CNCO, but have you ever thought about learning their language? Spanish is the official language of 21 countries and there are around 477 million native Spanish speakers in the world. Just think: many of these people might not know any English at all – that’s a lot of people we can’t talk to if we don’t know Spanish. Maybe one day you’ll go on holiday to one of those 21 countries. Perhaps you’ll join in the big tomato fight in Spain, stroke llamas in…

The Joshua Tree Based in Cheshire, The Joshua Tree supports families living in the North West of England and North Wales, who are affected by the experience of childhood cancer, with opportunities to receive one-to-one support, counselling and therapy. The charity was started in 2006 by Lynda and David Hill after their son, Josh, was diagnosed with leukemia. Josh recovered – he is currently studying health and fitness, and he’s passionate about helping other families who have experienced the trauma of childhood cancer. To find out more, visit thejoshuatree.org.uk…

Teacher’s name: Mrs Mawdsley School: Winterslow CofE Primary School, Wiltshire “I have nominated Mrs Mawdsley because she makes learning fun and always makes sure that everyone is included and happy. I will be sad when I’m not there any more, she really is the best!” Tom 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 Please ensure you include your full name and address so that we can send you one of our Roving Reporter badges if your contribution makes it onto the page. We will only use the details you provide to arrange delivery of badges, and we…