Devan Coward
Pantheon of the Gods
After a challenging unit on Ancient Greek culture, the 7/8s got to 'show what they know' during a presentation as an ancient Greek god,...
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Devan Coward
- May 22, 2019
- 1 min
Invasion of the Yellow Flag Iris
The Grade 7/8s spent this morning removing Yellow Flag Iris from the Creston Wildlife Management Area! Students removed what must have...
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Devan Coward
- Apr 23, 2019
- 1 min
Happy Earth Day from Grade 5/6
The students from Mr. Brauer's grade 5/6 class spent last week brushing up on their art skills, creating some beautiful posters for Earth...
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Devan Coward
- Apr 1, 2019
- 1 min
Mr. Chris Luke Visits Yaqan Nukiy
The students of Yaqan Nukiy were privileged to hear from Chris Luke Sr., former Chief of the Lower Kootenay Indian Band. Mr. Luke...
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Devan Coward
- Mar 18, 2019
- 1 min
Cake It! At YNS
Fresh out of their dissection labs, students in Mr. C's class tried their cake-baking skills. Each group was given a basic recipe to...
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Devan Coward
- Mar 18, 2019
- 1 min
Survival Day - Part 1
Last week, the 7/8s finally made it out into the back-country for a challenging exercise known as...SURVIVAL DAY! Nine of the toughest...
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Devan Coward
- Mar 17, 2019
- 1 min
Yaqan Nukiy Med School
This week, students in Mr. C's class put their lab skills to the test and took their scalpels to some organ specimens! Though at first a...
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Devan Coward
- Jan 23, 2019
- 1 min
Classroom Jobsite!
After a long delay - the grade 7/8s are finally building their standing desks! Today we were measuring cutting, drilling, etc etc. My...
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Devan Coward
- Nov 30, 2018
- 1 min
Red, okay, Orange Seal Bricklaying
With the help of LKB Maintenance, the Middle Years worked on a new brick path for Ms. Mundy's classroom. Hopefully this means less mud in...
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Devan Coward
- Nov 30, 2018
- 1 min
En Garde - Day Two - Ouch!
Today, students picked up their rapiers and tried to impale each other (don't worry, they wore chest protectors!). After doning the gear,...
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Devan Coward
- Nov 23, 2018
- 1 min
En garde! - Fencing at YNS
Who says PE has to be basketball, soccer, and the other usual sports! Students have started a three-session long workshop on learning how...
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Devan Coward
- Nov 23, 2018
- 1 min
Colouring, curling, cutting, and crimping
As part of their inquiry into jobs in the trades, the Grade 7/8s were visited by local hairstylists Jennifer and Kayley for a workshop on...
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Devan Coward
- Oct 31, 2018
- 1 min
Special Effect Make Up in 7/8
From ghoulish faces to gashes, the grade 7/8s tried their hand at special effects make up! Corene Collins, a professional film/television...
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Devan Coward
- Oct 30, 2018
- 1 min
Grade 3/4 at Wloka Farms
Harvest scavenger hunt & adventures of the magic pumpkin at Wloka Farms! Lovely day for outdoor learning!!
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Devan Coward
- Oct 30, 2018
- 1 min
Thus far in Grade 5/6
It’s been an exciting, fun-filled start to the year for the Grade 5/6 class. Students have been working hard on their academics –...
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Devan Coward
- Oct 29, 2018
- 1 min
Beyond Recycling! (and other duties)
When you read your job description, always be aware of the section that says 'other duties as required.' On this rainy Monday morning,...
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Devan Coward
- Oct 27, 2018
- 1 min
Earth Rangers visit Yaqan Nukiy!
YNS sure enjoyed the Earth Ranger show!! Great presentation and volunteer participation!! Thank you so much for this amazing experience!
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Devan Coward
- Oct 25, 2018
- 1 min
Wildsight: Classroom with Outdoors
Students in grades 5 and 6 learning about ecosystems with Melissa from Wildsight at Summit Creek Park and on the Ka Papa Cedars Trail.
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Devan Coward
- Oct 18, 2018
- 1 min
Visit to Creston Fitness Centre
The 7/8s worked up a sweat at the Creston and District Community Complex! Students received an orientation to the Fitness Centre, and...
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Devan Coward
- Oct 18, 2018
- 1 min
Egg Drop 2.0
Once again, the Grade 7/8s tried their design and engineering skills by constructing a device to protect an egg from a fall. They then...
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