Devan CowardNov 1, 20171 minHalloween at Yaqan Nukiy!Yaqan Nukiy Intermediates had a blast at school for Halloween! From pumpkin carving, a dance at ARES, to spooky green screen photos with...
Devan CowardOct 25, 20171 minTeepee - Test #1Mr. C's Class had the opportunity to learn from a local elder about how to erect teepee poles. Student's worked together and complete the...
Devan CowardOct 22, 20171 minReadying the Ground for the GreenhouseThe 7/8 graders were hard at work readying the location for our school's new greenhouse! We moved a tree, or rather, watched someone move...
Devan CowardOct 14, 20171 minRocketman in Cranbrook!The 7th and 8th graders had the opportunity to see Colonel Chris Hadfield in Cranbrook. Col. Hadfield spoke about inspiration, following...
Devan CowardOct 12, 20171 minMaker Spaces with Little BuddiesThe Middle Years students spent the afternoon showing their 'little buddies' how to use the Maker Spaces in our classroom. They helped...
Devan CowardOct 8, 20171 minSoap Making on a Fantastic Friday!Well that was truly was a Fantastic Friday! Students from Mr. C's class participated in a workshop on how to make cold-process soap....
Devan CowardOct 5, 20171 minApple Picking for Harvest ShareThe students in Mr. C's 7/8 class were able to visit a local orchard today and helped pick apples for the Creston Press Fest and the...
Devan CowardOct 4, 20171 minExperimenting with Chemicals!Middle Years students continued their investigations using the scientific method while working with a variety of chemicals in the science...
Devan CowardOct 4, 20171 minFirst Run of the YearYaqan Nukiy Cross Country Team has had a fantastic first run of the year! The podium was stacked with YNS jerseys as Chase and Logan and...
Devan CowardOct 3, 20171 minA Real-ish Archaeological Dig at Yaqan NukiyThe Middle Years students had a blast with their unit-end project - excavating a simulated archaeological site! Students spent the...
Devan CowardSep 30, 20171 minEgg Drops and the Scientific MethodFor the past few days, the Middle Years students have designed a number of vessels intended to protect an egg from drops from extreme...
Devan CowardSep 24, 20171 minHike to Balancing Rock and Holly (No)WaterfallsMr. M. led the intermediates, along with Ms. T. and Mr. C. up to Balancing Rock and Holly Falls - though the latter seemed rather dry....
Devan CowardSep 21, 20171 minThanks for our new court, CDCU!Recently, Yaqan Nukiy School became a recipient of generous contribution from the Creston and District Credit Union. The school had been...
Devan CowardSep 16, 20171 minTipi Making and Tule Weaving WorkshopToday, students and parents assisted Mr. C and Ms. Park construct a canvas tipi, or ʔa·kawutǂaʔnam, to be erected in our school yard!...
Devan CowardSep 14, 20171 minNew Basketball Court Surface!Yaqan Nukiy School would like to thank the Creston and District Credit Union for their contribution to new play surface for the outdoor...
Devan CowardSep 12, 20171 minIntermediate's Paddle AdventureIn preparation for construction on our tule tipi, students in Mr. C's class too part in a canoe adventure on Duck Lake. Students helped...
Devan CowardMar 2, 20171 minSurvival Day at the Kootenay PassStudents spent the day practicing traditional and modern methods of survival, all the while braving a snowstorm at the Kootenay Pass....
Devan CowardFeb 24, 20171 minAlpine Sports Day!Grades 4-7 enjoyed a beautiful day on the Whitewater ski hill! Students snowboarded and skied down the slippery slopes after a lesson...
Devan CowardJan 24, 20171 minVisit to Wynnwood MillToday, students participated in a job site visit at Canfor's Wynnwood Mill. This is part of our class' Cooperative Career Education...
Devan CowardDec 9, 20161 minSWIM2SURVIVE!The sixth and seventh grade students participated in the Lifesaving Society's Swim 2 Survive program at the Creston Recreation Centre....