Publishing News Magazines for Primary School Pupils that
Engage, Inform, Inspire
News Mag Media is an award-winning publishing company proudly delivering dynamic, engaging and trustworthy news and inclusive content to children aged 7 to 13 since 2011. With curriculum-linked content packed into every monthly issue, our mission is to deliver a reading experience that instils a life-long love of reading and one that provides a safe and trusted window to the world around us.
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Publishing News Magazines for Primary School Pupils that
Engage, Inform, Inspire
News Mag Media is an award-winning publishing company proudly delivering dynamic, engaging and trustworthy news and inclusive content to children aged 7 to 13 since 2011. With curriculum-linked content packed into every monthly issue, our mission is to deliver a reading experience that instils a life-long love of reading and one that provides a safe and trusted window to the world around us.
Our Publications
2025/26
FREE MONTH OFFER:
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FREE MONTH OFFER
Order and pay for The Primary Planet or News Flash by June 20 and pay just €22.50 per student for the year – that’s 10 issues for the price of 9. Free teacher packs and planning resources included, as well as a 16-page mini-mag called STEM MATTERS in every issue of TPP.
The Primary Planet
The Primary Planet is a children’s monthly news magazine, aimed at readers aged 9+ (4th, 5th and 6th class). Each monthly issue contains news, sport, puzzles, SESE and STEM-related content written in an age-appropriate manner, linked to the NCCA Primary Curriculum (Ireland).
For readers 9+
News Flash
News Flash is a vibrant children’s monthly news magazine, aimed at readers aged 7+ (2nd, 3rd, 4th class). Introducing topics such as national and world news, sport, puzzles, SESE and STEM-related articles in a fun and carefully written manner, News Flash provides an ideal introduction for young readers to the world of information text and non-fiction reading for pleasure.
For readers 7+
The Fact Factory
The Fact Factory (UK English for readers in Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales) enables children to read, listen or read along to every page of the series, empowering marginalised readers, inspiring engagement with text, instilling a love of reading and helping every child feel included and valued when it comes to reading.
Listen. Read Along. Record.
STEM Matters
Hi everyone! My name is Maria McNamara. I’m the Professor of Palaeontology at University College Cork (UCC), and I run the Ireland’s Fossil Heritage project. Our team is delighted to welcome you to another issue of STEM Matters, where we explore the science of
palaeontology, which is the study of fossils.
Free Digital Edition
Movie Mini-Mags
In collaboration with Disney, Universal, Warner Bros, Sony and Element Distribution, to name but a few, we create free-to-read activity packs, called Movie Mini Mags, for our young readers, based on upcoming movies, events and campaigns. These mini-mags come free inside The Primary Planet and/or News Flash, and provide children with puzzles, competitions and problem-solving activities based on the latest stars of the big screen.
Movie Mini-Mags
Free Movie Activity Packs
Teens' Space
In collaboration with Chongqing Publishing House, Chongqing, China, News Mag media are the proud co-publishers of a teens' newspaper called Teens' Space/Primary Planet. Available in both simplified Chinese and English, this 2024 title offers a bilingual offering for young readers across mainland China. A digital version is available to purchase worldwide.
Teens' Space
A Teen's Newspaper
TPP SCHOOL TOURS
Get ready for The Primary Planet’s ultimate guide to school tours 2025! From ziplining and escape rooms to bushcraft and exotic animals, there’s something for every adventurer. Packed with fun, learning and epic memories, this year’s tours are unforgettable. Click the button and start planning – it could be the best day of the year!
School Tour
Free Teacher Resource Pack & Cuntas Míosúil with Every Issue
FREE
to download every month
Free Teacher Resource Pack & Cuntas Míosúil with Every Issue
Each month, our educational team prepare resource packs for The Primary Planet and News Flash for teachers to use alongside that month’s issue. These packs contains extension activities, quizzes, comprehension worksheets, cloze tests, grammar worksheets, drama activities, extra reading and vocabulary exercises, all of which are based on the content contained in that month’s news magazine. They can be downloaded for free from the website at the beginning of every month. We also provide a planning document, outlining subjects, content, curriculum objectives and linkage, which can be attached as an appendix to the teacher’s cuntas míosúil (monthly report).
- Curriculum & subject linkage
- Long-term Plans
- Cuntas Míosúil report
- Extension opportunites
- Photocopiable worksheets
- Differentiated activities
Curriculum-linked content
that enhances your classroom, inspires independent learning and promotes class discussion
A safe source of news and information — an essential resource for today’s young learners.
Current Affairs
Fun Facts
Developing Global Citizenship
History
Arts and Culture
SPHE
Environmental Awareness and Care
Sports News
Maths and Problem Solving
Science
An Essential Literacy Resource for Today's Learners
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Get in touch!
Have any questions? We’d be delighted to hear from you. The best way to get in touch is by calling Padraig on 087 657 9415. Alternatively, you can email padraig@newsmagmedia.ie, or fill in this contact form. We’ll get back to you in no time!
