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Halloween 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 Coward
Nov 1, 20171 min read
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Teepee - Test #1
Mr. 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 Coward
Oct 25, 20171 min read
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Readying the Ground for the Greenhouse
The 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 Coward
Oct 22, 20171 min read
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Rocketman in Cranbrook!
The 7th and 8th graders had the opportunity to see Colonel Chris Hadfield in Cranbrook. Col. Hadfield spoke about inspiration, following...
Devan Coward
Oct 14, 20171 min read
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Maker Spaces with Little Buddies
The Middle Years students spent the afternoon showing their 'little buddies' how to use the Maker Spaces in our classroom. They helped...
Devan Coward
Oct 12, 20171 min read
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Soap 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 Coward
Oct 8, 20171 min read
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Apple Picking for Harvest Share
The 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 Coward
Oct 5, 20171 min read
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Experimenting with Chemicals!
Middle Years students continued their investigations using the scientific method while working with a variety of chemicals in the science...
Devan Coward
Oct 4, 20171 min read
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First Run of the Year
Yaqan 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 Coward
Oct 4, 20171 min read
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A Real-ish Archaeological Dig at Yaqan Nukiy
The Middle Years students had a blast with their unit-end project - excavating a simulated archaeological site! Students spent the...
Devan Coward
Oct 3, 20171 min read
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Egg Drops and the Scientific Method
For the past few days, the Middle Years students have designed a number of vessels intended to protect an egg from drops from extreme...
Devan Coward
Sep 30, 20171 min read
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Hike to Balancing Rock and Holly (No)Waterfalls
Mr. 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 Coward
Sep 24, 20171 min read
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Thanks 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 Coward
Sep 21, 20171 min read
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Tipi Making and Tule Weaving Workshop
Today, students and parents assisted Mr. C and Ms. Park construct a canvas tipi, or ʔa·kawutǂaʔnam, to be erected in our school yard!...
Devan Coward
Sep 16, 20171 min read
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New 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 Coward
Sep 14, 20171 min read
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Intermediate's Paddle Adventure
In 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 Coward
Sep 12, 20171 min read
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Survival Day at the Kootenay Pass
Students spent the day practicing traditional and modern methods of survival, all the while braving a snowstorm at the Kootenay Pass....
Devan Coward
Mar 2, 20171 min read
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Alpine 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 Coward
Feb 24, 20171 min read
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Visit to Wynnwood Mill
Today, students participated in a job site visit at Canfor's Wynnwood Mill. This is part of our class' Cooperative Career Education...
Devan Coward
Jan 24, 20171 min read
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SWIM2SURVIVE!
The sixth and seventh grade students participated in the Lifesaving Society's Swim 2 Survive program at the Creston Recreation Centre....
Devan Coward
Dec 9, 20161 min read
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