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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,...
Devan Coward
Jun 14, 20191 min read


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...
Devan Coward
May 22, 20191 min read


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...
Devan Coward
Apr 23, 20191 min read


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...
Devan Coward
Apr 1, 20191 min read


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...
Devan Coward
Mar 17, 20191 min read


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...
Devan Coward
Mar 17, 20191 min read


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...
Devan Coward
Mar 17, 20191 min read


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...
Devan Coward
Jan 22, 20191 min read


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...
Devan Coward
Nov 29, 20181 min read


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,...
Devan Coward
Nov 29, 20181 min read


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...
Devan Coward
Nov 23, 20181 min read


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...
Devan Coward
Nov 23, 20181 min read


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...
Devan Coward
Oct 30, 20181 min read


Grade 3/4 at Wloka Farms
Harvest scavenger hunt & adventures of the magic pumpkin at Wloka Farms! Lovely day for outdoor learning!!
Devan Coward
Oct 30, 20181 min read


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 –...
Devan Coward
Oct 30, 20181 min read


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,...
Devan Coward
Oct 29, 20181 min read


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!
Devan Coward
Oct 26, 20181 min read


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.
Devan Coward
Oct 25, 20181 min read


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...
Devan Coward
Oct 17, 20181 min read


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...
Devan Coward
Oct 17, 20181 min read
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