Innholdsfortegnelse for 202 i The Week Junior

In a series of dramatic votes in the House of Commons, Members of Parliament (MPs) have voted in favour of a Brexit deal agreed by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the European Union (EU). However, MPs have also told Johnson that he must ask the EU to delay Brexit beyond 31 October. Brexit is the term used to describe the UK’s decision to leave the EU – an organisation of 28 countries who work together and follow the same rules. Why is a deal important? Many politicians wanted to reach a deal with the EU particularly on the issue of the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland. Northern Ireland will leave the EU with the rest of the UK, but Ireland will stay in the EU. Both the EU…

ANDY MURRAY Nine months ago, tennis star Andy Murray had a serious operation on his hip and was considering retiring from tennis. Yet on 20 October he claimed his first title in two years at the European Open. The following day he was selected to represent Great Britain in next month’s Davis Cup finals. A LARGE DOG An 85-kilogram mastiff was carried to safety after he was injured while walking the Grandeur Peak Trail in Utah, in the US. Floyd’s owner was unable to lift him, so he called the emergency services. The dog was taken to safety by rescuers from Salt Lake County sheriff’s search-and-rescue team, who praised Floyd’s good behaviour during the operation. A COOL COMPETITION Jasmine Tetley from Derbyshire has won the World Conker Championships, which went…

28 October 1962 Cuban missile crisis comes to an end On 28 October 1962, the US and the Soviet Union (a group of countries once ruled from Moscow, Russia) agreed a deal to end the Cuban missile crisis. The crisis started when the US discovered nuclear missiles (powerful weapons) belonging to the Soviet Union on Cuba, an island in the Caribbean near the US. The president of the US, John F. Kennedy, threatened to attack the Soviet Union if the missiles weren’t taken away. After a week, the Soviet Union agreed to remove them.…

As the nights grow darker, it’s clear that Halloween is here, and many families and friends will settle down to watch a scary film together. Packed with werewolves and witches or ghosts and ghouls, these films are designed to be as terrifying as possible. Just as people would have told each other ghost stories around the fire, these films continue a tradition of choosing to feel scared at this time of year. For some, they are great fun, but for others, they are just too frightening. In recent years, horror films have become even more successful than ever before, with record-breaking successes in cinemas. Streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime are also packed with scary movies for all ages, but are they just too scary for words? Yes –…

Ahead puppeteer is usually someone who is in charge of other puppeteers, but Tom Quinn is literally a head puppeteer. His job is to control the heads of Joey and Topthorn, the two largest animals in the stage production of War Horse. The play, based on Michael Morpurgo’s 1982 novel, tells the story of Joey the horse and his owner, Albert, as the First World War rages across Europe. It was created in 2007 and has been performed in 11 countries around the world. Quinn, along with the two other puppeteers who move the heart (middle) and hind (rear) of the production’s full-sized horses, is now appearing in a production in London. To get into character, Quinn and his fellow puppeteers studied different horses to see how they behaved. They…

The southwest Atlantic humpback whale, which was hunted almost to extinction in the 20th century, has made a comeback. At one point in the 1900s there were only a few hundred of these whales left but, according to a new report by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the population of southwest Atlantic humpback whales has now returned to about 25,000. Every summer, the whales migrate from the coast of Brazil, in South America – where they spend the winter – down to the waters off Antarctica, to feed on the plentiful krill (tiny shrimp-like crustaceans) that live there. However, this journey brings the whales within range of the many fishing boats in the area, and over the past century the whales were being killed at such a…

Matthew Robertson Senior keeper, ZSL London Zoo Water is made of particles with strong bonds between them that help them stick together. The bonds between the particles at the water’s surface are especially strong, and this creates a tightness called surface tension. Insects such as water boatmen use this tension to walk on the water’s surface, spreading their tiny weight over their six legs. 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…

Apart from football, which sports do you enjoy playing or watching? I really enjoy table tennis, pool and golf. I enjoy watching tennis, too. I was a ball-girl at Wimbledon when I was at school. What is your first memory of playing football? Playing in the garden with my brother, breaking the plants and getting told off by our mum. We lived in a cul-de-sac, so we used to put jumpers down for goalposts and play in the street. Who was your favourite teacher? Mr Parker, the caretaker at my school, because he let me play football with the boys. If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be? Never let anyone else tell you that you can’t or shouldn’t do something. If you…

Anew mobile game called Virtue Reality will show people how Muslims support good causes around the world. It’s been made by the British charity Islamic Relief UK, and is being released as a free download for iPhone and Android devices. It has been made to tie in with Charity Week, a campaign run by the charity that takes place 21–27 October and that encourages Muslims in the UK to raise money for orphans and other children in need. The game gets players to build projects like shelters and schools, earning virtual DeedCoins as they go. These coins represent the good deeds that Muslims carry out as part of their faith. People will also be able to make donations to Charity Week within the game if they like. “We think it…

“Why not make the most of your half-term by keeping a diary or journal? By recording everything you’ve done in detail, you’re bound to remember it for years to come. Fill in the page pictured here when you go on a day trip or spend time away from home. You could even design a poster for the place you’ve visited.” Take Me On Holiday, published by Agnes & Aubrey, is an activity journal written and illustrated by Mary Richards.…

Brexit. It’s simples, right? Or is it all a bit of an omnishambles? If you’re wondering why I’m talking like this, it’s because of our story on page 5. It’s all about the new words which have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary this month  –including simples and omnishambles. Whatevs, chillax, back-pat and slam-dunk have also made the list. But back to Brexit. 31 October marks the supposed deadline for the UK to leave the European Union. As The Week Junior went to press, it was unclear what the next few days would hold. Will Members of Parliament pass Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal? Are we heading for a general election? No one knows for sure. The Brexit deadline might mark something different in your calendar – Halloween.…

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● With Halloween approaching, many people will put on a scary film with their friends or family to get into the spirit of the season. ● There is a long history of horror films, with the oldest on record dating all the way back to 1896. It is called Le Manoir du Diable and includes bats, devils, ghosts and witches, even though it is just three minutes long. ● Some people hate watching scary films and can have strong reactions to them. There are reports of people fainting in cinemas when watching a particularly frightening one.…

On 31 October, people around the world will dress up, play games and scare each other silly to celebrate Halloween, but Halloween can also be wasteful. For example, thousands of tonnes of plastic waste is generated each year from throwaway costumes. Try these tips to make your Halloween more eco-friendly. Avoid buying a new costume Make your costume from clothes you already own, or ask if you can borrow one from friends or relatives. If that doesn’t work, hire a costume or buy one from a second-hand shop. Use every part of the pumpkin Save your pumpkin’s seeds. They can be roasted or used in a bird feeder. Don’t let your carved pumpkin rot. Try turning it into a tasty pumpkin pie. WOW! More than 450 million kilograms of pumpkin…

Six kittens Six week-old abandoned kittens have found a new mum – a border collie dog called Skye. The kittens were found left on a building site and were brought to an animal charity in Wetheral, Cumbria, where they have since been looked after by staff and the affectionate Skye. Mont Blanc By replicating photographs taken from the air 100 years ago, scientists have shown that Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc, has lost lots of ice over the past century as a result of climate change – the long-term change in weather patterns caused by human activities.…

World of the Unknown: Ghosts by Christopher Maynard (Usborne Publishing) First published in 1977, this creepy classic has been reissued for a new generation of readers. Discover spine-tingling stories of haunting spirits, screaming skulls, phantom ships, demon dogs and more from all over the world. This book also shows you how ghost hunters work, and which mysterious tales were simply natural events. The Whitby Witches by Robin Jarvis (Egmont UK) When orphans Ben and Jennet arrive at the seaside town of Whitby in Yorkshire to stay with an elderly foster mother, they soon find that strange things are going on in the town. There’s something dark stalking the streets of Whitby, bringing with it fear... and death. The Puffin Book of Ghosts and Ghouls by Nick Harris and Gene Kemp…

Stuart Little 2 DVD, Blu-ray, Prime Video, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube There have been three Stuart Little films so far (although the third one didn’t come out in the cinema), all based on the book by Charlotte’s Web author E.B. White. This is the best of the films, and it’s the funniest too, boasting a scene-stealing performance from Snowbell, the Little family’s pet cat. It’s a film that mixes live action and computer graphics (something that’s far more usual now), and follows Stuart the mouse and Snowbell on a rescue mission. Stuart Little 2 is an awful lot of fun, and also surprisingly short. At just under 80 minutes, it’s a good fit for before bedtime.…

Royals enjoy it, it’s an activity done in countries as far away as New Zealand and there’s even a world championship event. Welly wanging is more popular than you may think, but what exactly does it involve? Quite simply, it’s throwing a wellington boot as far as possible. No one knows for sure when welly wanging began. There’s a story that two farmers were arguing in Upperthong, a village in Yorkshire, and that one threw his welly at the other and the strange sport was created. Wang is a Yorkshire word that means throw. There are some basic rules to follow, which have been established by the World Welly Wanging Association. In competitions, a green Dunlop size nine wellington is used. Throwers can take a maximum of 42 steps in…

What you need ● 200 millilitres apple cider vinegar ● 1 tablespoon sugar ● 2 tablespoons salt ● 1 large jar of pickled beetroot ● 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled ● Large bowl Instructions These are perfect savoury treats for a Halloween party. First, put the vinegar, sugar, salt and beetroot in the bowl. Stir them together. Add the peeled hard-boiled eggs, cover and leave overnight in the fridge. The next day, remove the eggs from the bowl. They should have a fiendish red colour on the outside. Got an idea? Made something cool? Share it with us at hello@theweekjunior.co.uk…

Name: Isobel “I was so shocked and really excited when I heard the news about my picture winning a place in the exhibition at the Royal Academy’s first ever Young Artists’ Summer Show. I had the best day in London with my parents; when I went to the private viewing I couldn’t believe it was actually my picture hanging on the wall alongside loads of other brilliant paintings in such a famous building. I love art because I can use loads of different ways of showing my ideas on paper. I especially love using pastels and chalks because they are easy to work with and I can smudge them to create different textures and markings.”” What’s going on at your school? Have you taken part in a sporting event, put…

“My Dad got an MBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace and I managed to sneak in a copy of The Week Junior to read while waiting.” Saskia “I won this year’s Child Genius competition and visited Siemens bursary-winning school Ashton on Mersey in Manchester, to help build their electric car for the Greenpower challenge where schools in the UK race against each other. The final took place at Silverstone on 17 October.” Nishi “Our hamster, Nibbles, enjoying The Week Junior. He’s catching up on the latest news.” Megan and Ethan…

1 Who was the first woman to go on a space walk? a) Christina Koch b) Svetlana Savitskaya c) Jessica Meir 2 True or false? The word Jedi has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. 3 What is the name of the Canadian prime minister who won this week’s election? 4 Who wrote Frankenstein? a) R.L. Stine b) Mary Shelley c) Arthur Conan Doyle 5 True or false? Graham Ensor has the largest private collection of meteorites in the UK. 6 What is the name of the collie dog that adopted six abandoned kittens? 7 What is the name of the mythical glowing ship destined to sail forever? a) The Jumping Frenchman b) The Swimming Scotsman c) The Flying Dutchman 8 True or false? There are around 10 million…

The first law in the UK to address racism was the Race Relations Act of 1965. This banned discrimination in a public place against someone because of the colour of their skin. In 2010, the UK Government passed the Equality Act, which includes the Race Relations Act and other laws that protect different groups of people from abuse. People who abuse players at football matches are charged under the Football (Offences) Act of 1991. These laws apply specifically to football matches. This includes physical as well as racist abuse.…

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 it’s time to ditch scary films, 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…

Bandicoots are small furry marsupials with pointy snouts and large hind feet. They are roughly the same size as rabbits, and grow 30–80 centimetres long – this includes their tails, which can be between 10 and 30 centimetres long. There are around 20 species, found in Australia, New Guinea and surrounding countries, and they are mainly active at night. They find insects and plants by digging pits in the soil and use a high-pitched, bird-like noise to locate one another. When they are irritated, they make a “whuff, whuff” noise.…

Harris Dickinson – Prince Phillip Did anyone inspire how you decided to play your character? Dickinson: I looked at Prince Harry and the way he tries to be fair and a man of the people. If you could be any of the magical creatures in this film, which would you like to be? Dickinson: I’d like to be a tree. As a tree you get to be an umbrella for the forest. What would you like Prince Phillip to do in a third Maleficent film? Dickinson: Turn into a tree and just chill in the forest on his own and live a life of solitude. Sam Riley – Diaval How did it feel to get to play this character again? Riley: I was thrilled that they decided to do a…

The Addams Family At cinemas nationwide. Certificate PG They’ve been around since 1938, but the members of the Addams family are looking good for their age. For those who haven’t seen them before, this new film is the perfect introduction to the kooky and spooky family, with plenty of laughs and Halloween spirit. Seven Worlds, One Planet 6.15pm on 27 October, BBC One In this series, Sir David Attenborough explores the seven continents of the world and explains how diverse life can be in every part of the planet. Episode one takes a look at Antarctica, where animals struggle to survive in incredibly tough conditions. The Great British Bake Off: The Final 8pm on 29 October, Channel 4 Just three challenges stand in the way of the remaining bakers and…

How can I have a go? With the help of an adult you can try welly wanging safely in any large open space, such as a field or garden. Use a boot from a person who doesn’t mind it being thrown. You could even start a wellywanging club or event at school. Can welly wanging be done indoors? It can. Indoor welly wanging is usually done with small boots over a short distance and with a soft target. Be careful not to endanger any person, animal or object. Ask an adult for permission first. What other unusual sports could I have a go at? In the UK there are quite a few. These include bog snorkelling, rolling cheese down a hill, the world conker championships (see page 3) and even…

Who’s your hero? Would you like to tell the world about your hero? We’ve teamed up with Oppidan Education, who run the UK’s best summer camps, to ask readers of The Week Junior who their hero is and why. Is it a famous person or a friend? Prizes to be won include places for you and a friend at an Oppidan Camp in Hertfordshire or Oxfordshire next summer, as well as prizes for your whole class! Remember, all entrants will receive a 10% discount on Oppidan Camps when you enter! Find out more at theweekjunior.co.uk/OppidanHeroes…