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KTW Science Fair a Huge Success!

To end off their exciting Weather Unit, students in the 3-6 class produced very interesting science fair projects about different topics related to weather. Each project had a "hands-on" demonstration component, and this helped make the pr... (read more)

KTW Sustainable Garden Featured in the Yellowknifer!

Read about how every day is Earth day at KTW! Check out this link: http://nnsl.com/northern-news-services/stories/papers/apr20_12gr.html (read more)

George Zukerman and Acclarion to Visit KTW!

Students and staff are very excited to welcome celebrated bassonist George Zukerman and guests for a special performance at KTW on Wednesday, April 25th at 2:15pm. Our Piano Club members will be especially delighted with what promises to be a very spec... (read more)

Homophobic Bullying In Schools Presentation with Dr. K. Wells

  YK1, in partnership with the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission, is pleased to host Homophobic Bullying in Schools - Creating Inclusive Schools for Sexual and Gender Minority Students, presented by Dr. Kristopher Wells. Kristop... (read more)

KTW Recieves $50, 000.00 Grant from BHP Billiton!

  Kaw Tay Whee School is thrilled to announce that BHP Billiton has partnered with us, once again, to enhance programming for our students! No stranger to community investment and partnership, BHP Billiton has awarded this funding to the sc... (read more)

Getting Artsy At KTW!

  Students in our 3-6 class are learning about Art  and Artists this month, and recently finished studying Vincent Van Gogh. At the end of their learning, students excitedly, and artfully painted their own versions of Starry Night. Che... (read more)

Here We Grow Again!

  K-3 students are thrilled to have begun their new planting cycle in KTW's year-round indoor garden. This cycle, we've begun with artificial light, and have planted such things as: zucchini, a variety of tomatoes, beans, peas, caul... (read more)

KTW Featured in the Yellowknifer!

Check out to the link to our story in the Yellowknifer: http://nnsl.com/northern-news-services/stories/papers/apr4_12fr.html (read more)

Drop the Pop Videos!

Follow the links below to see our the Drop the Pop Public Service Announcements about healthy living! These ads were written, produced and filmed by our students in grades one to six.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtzNsCN8MpM... (read more)

4th Annual Family Nutrition Fair A Huge Success!

A special thank you to everyone who attended KTW's fourth Annual Family Nutrition Fair on March 22! We were all delighted by the Public Service Announcements written, produced, and filmed by KTW students! As a special component of this year&... (read more)

Skiing Up a Storm!

As part of our on-going Winter Outdoor Education Programme, KTW students get to visit the Yellowknife Ski Club! We had a fun and frosty afternoon there on March 21st, with students really showing their skills on the trails. We are all looking fo... (read more)

Traditional Games Camp a GREAT Success!

KTW students and staff would like to extend a warm thank you to MACA and Sport North for their recent visit to our school. Students and staff were lucky to try a variety of traditional games from around the North. Our teachers were very enthusiastic... (read more)

SPIRIT Week!

Get ready, KTW! Next week is Spirit Week! Monday-Pajama Day Tuesday-Crazy Hat Day Wednesday-Fancy Dress Up Day Thursday-Crazy Hair Day Thank you to the 3-6 class and Ms Messenger for organizing this special week! (read more)

RCMP Dangerous Drug Advisory

  RCMP Dangerous Drug Advisory   The RCMP are advising the public of an extrmely dangerous drug which could find its way to the North.  This drug has caused up to 10 deaths in the last month in Alberta alone.  ... (read more)

Getting Fancy at KTW!

On Thursday, January 19th, students in Mr Penney's class had a delightful time at a specially planned "Fancy Nancy Tea Party". The room was decorated in a most exuberant fashion, and children excitedly shared their fancy words from the... (read more)