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District News highlights the latest announcements, information, events, or stories that are happening in or around the Cowichan Valley School District (SD 79). Check this page often for updates!

Cowichan Secondary Project Identification Report

Posted: January 12, 2017, 11:10pm

A Project identification Report for a new Cowichan Secondary School has been submitted to the Ministry of Education for their consideration.  Click the link below to view the Executive Summary for th[...]

Old Crofton Elementary Closure Public Consultation

Posted: January 10, 2017, 9:15am

The Cowichan Valley School District is holding a public meeting for members of the public to provide feedback to the Board of Education on the proposed closure of the vacant Old Crofton Elementary Fac[...]

Ministry of Education News Release

Posted: January 4, 2017, 5:41pm

New funding following the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision.  Click here for news release.[...]

Trustees meeting with Minister of Education

Posted: November 29, 2016, 9:03pm

On Monday, November 21st SD79 Trustees met with Minister Bernier along with local Mayors, VIU and Cowichan Tribes Chief to discuss the proposed new Cowichan Secondary School and the new curriculum.[...]

News Release - Increasing Student Numbers Means Increased Funding for SD79

Posted: November 21, 2016, 10:37pm

Click below to view the News Release NEWS RELEASE - Increasing Student Numbers Means Increased Funding for SD79 NEWS RELEASE November 21, 2016 For Immediate Release Increasing Student Numbe[...]