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Today Was "Wear Your Favourite Jersey Day"
I love being a team player, but unfortunately, I do not love team sports. I do, however, love Nukko Lake Spirit Days—and, of course, loopholes. As it stands right now, this is my favourite jersey… cow.”
Holly McGowan
Nov 211 min read


Hover Crafts and Balloon Rockets
Our Grade 6/7 scientists have been busy exploring how things move, why they move, and what causes them to stop. This month, the class has been learning about forces and motion through hands-on experiments that bring Newton’s three laws to life. Hovercrafts in the Classroom Students built small hovercrafts using CDs, balloons, and water bottle tops. After inflating the balloons and placing their hovercrafts on different surfaces, they observed how the trapped air reduced frict
Holly McGowan
Nov 181 min read


Cyanotypes and the Bear Trail: Art, Nature, and Language Learning
This spring, our Grade 6/7 class took a creative journey that combined art, science, and cultural learning. Inspired by the natural beauty around our school, students explored the “Bear Trail” to collect wild plants and natural materials for a cyanotype project. Cyanotypes are made by placing objects on light-sensitive paper and exposing them to sunlight — the result is a striking blue-and-white image that captures the delicate shapes of leaves, flowers, and stems. As part of
Holly McGowan
Jun 91 min read


May to June Learning Goals
End-of-Year Learning Goals Math – Fractions & Problem Solving Curricular Competency: Develop and apply mental math strategies and logic...
Holly McGowan
May 132 min read


The Royal Slug Migration Begins!
Each week, our class heads out onto the beautiful Nukko Lake Bear Trail for one of our most anticipated outdoor education traditions:...
Holly McGowan
May 131 min read


Celebrating Student Voices: EAL Stories
Today students had the opportunity to read heartfelt stories written by Grade 8-12 students in Regina, Saskatchewan. These stories were...
Holly McGowan
Mar 111 min read


Effect Hope: We Are Supporting a Student for A Year!
Effect Hope donates globally to people in need, including those effected by tropical diseases such as Leprosy, which the main character...
Holly McGowan
Feb 282 min read


Parent Appreciation: Powering Our Business Economy Unit
Doughnut any? Yes Please! Thank You M!! A huge thank you to our incredible parents! Your support has been the backbone of our exciting...
Holly McGowan
Jan 261 min read


When Life Gives You Too Much Basil? Make Pesto!
In our Grade 6/7 class, we've been exploring nutrition by combining hydroponics and cooking. Our hydroponic adventures always seem to...
Holly McGowan
Jan 261 min read


Holly McGowan
Jan 60 min read


Spot the Fake!
Wait... a tomato? Already! Ms. Debbie Fetterly, our custodian, played a trick on us!! We came to school on Monday to find a "ripe" tomato...
Holly McGowan
Dec 18, 20241 min read


Green Through the Holidays: Our Hydroponic Garden's Winter Prep
Tumbler Tomato Roots that need a good haircut! As we approach the Christmas holidays, our classroom hydroponic tower is getting some...
Holly McGowan
Dec 14, 20241 min read


Turning Crafts into Compassion: Our Little Buddy Sock Gnome Adventure
In our classroom, we've discovered that creativity can be more than just fun—it can be a way to make a real difference in the world!...
Holly McGowan
Dec 14, 20241 min read


Sprouts!!!
Our class devoured a half-kilo of sprouts in under 30 minutes—most without any salad dressing! The students loved the fresh flavors so...
Holly McGowan
Nov 6, 20241 min read


Hands-On Learning: Alchemists and Acids
The best way to think like a scientist is to test like one! With guidance from our teacher candidate, Ms. Lamothe, students explored the...
Holly McGowan
Nov 6, 20241 min read


Goose Learns to Draw...no really
Those of you whom have met "M" in my class know that "M" loves drawing and she is amazing at Applied Design, Skills and Technologies. I...
Holly McGowan
Nov 4, 20242 min read


Welcome Miss. Justine Lamothe!
We are so excited to welcome our 10-week teacher candidate Miss. Lamothe! She is observing in our class today, and the week of September...
Holly McGowan
Sep 13, 20241 min read


A Cherry Tree, Honey Bees, and Salad Dressing for You and ME!
Original post, June 2024: Thanks so much to Roanne Whitticase, and Warren Sunstrum for all their community support with our...
Holly McGowan
Aug 30, 20241 min read


Art Cards
Original post, June 2024: As a legacy project, my students had the idea to transform some of their artwork into thank-you cards for...
Holly McGowan
Aug 30, 20241 min read


Chalk Art!
Original post, June 2024: The sun was shining, and using inspiration from Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood...
Holly McGowan
Aug 30, 20241 min read
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