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District Parent Advisory Council
- Chair: Carmen Sundstrom
- Email: cowichanvalleydpac@sd79.bc.ca
- Website: dpac.sd79.bc.ca
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Welcome to Cowichan Valley School District
The Cowichan Valley School District proudly serves learners across many diverse communities. We offer world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to help prepare our learners for a world they will create.
Contact District
Phone: (250) 748-0321
Fax: (250) 748-6591
Email: info@sd79.bc.caMailing Address
- 2557 Beverly Street
Duncan, British Columbia
V9L 2X3
- 2557 Beverly Street
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Welcome to Cowichan Valley School District
There are 17 Elementary schools and 5 Secondary schools in the Cowichan Valley School District.
Catchment School
To learn what your catchment school is and to obtain school contact info please use the School Locator tool.
Framework for Enhancing Student Learning (FESL)
Each school has their own plan on how to serve our learners. These plans align with the district-wide FESL and Beyond Education, you can find individual school FESL’s with the below
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View 2024-2027 School Calendars
- 2024/25 School Calendar – finalized (the non-instructional and professional development days have been confirmed) and includes Early Dismissal days. Early Dismissal days added for PLCs.
- 2025/26 School Calendar
- 2026/27 School Calendar
- School Calendar Holiday Breaks (2024/25 to 2026/27)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about how the school calendars are created? Please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
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COWICHAN VALLEY
BEYOND EDUCATION
The Cowichan Valley School District proudly serves learners across many diverse communities. We offer world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to help prepare our learners for a world they will create.
November 11th: Remembrance Day (no school)
District News 0:9 Min read
November 5, 2024 Open Board Meeting
Board News 0:8 Min read
October 25th: Professional Development Day (no classes)
Oct 21, 2024 0:11 Min read
Friday, October 25, 2024 is a professional development day in the Cowichan Valley School District.
No classes are in
October 22, 2024 BEBC Meeting
Oct 18, 2024 0:10 Min read
The October 22, 2024 BEBC Meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. with public participation via Zoom.
Agenda for the
October 23rd: 2-Hour Early Dismissal (PLC)
Oct 18, 2024 0:12 Min read
Just a reminder to parents that Wednesday, October 23, 2024 is a two-hour early dismissal day due to
Inclement Weather Information
Oct 18, 2024 2:53 Min read
INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION
Dear Parents/Guardians:
With the winter season fast approaching, it is time to share the School District’s procedures
October 14th: Thanksgiving Day (no school)
Oct 10, 2024 0:6 Min read
Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, October 14, 2024 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
October 8, 2024 Special Open Board of Education Meeting
Oct 4, 2024 0:15 Min read
A Special Open Board of Education Meeting was held at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. The
October 1, 2024 Open Board Meeting
Sep 27, 2024 0:11 Min read
The October 1, 2024 Open Board Meeting was held at 4:30 p.m. with public participation via Zoom.
Agenda for
Quw’utsun Secondary ~ Partial Opening October 1, 2024
Sep 27, 2024 0:8 Min read
Click the image to watch a short presentation, which includes photos of spaces within Quw’utsun Secondary School that
October 3rd: 1-Hour Early Dismissal
Sep 27, 2024 0:10 Min read
Just a reminder to parents that Thursday, October 3, 2024 is a one-hour early dismissal day.
All schools will
September 30th: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Schools closed)
Sep 26, 2024 0:5 Min read
Schools will be closed on Monday, September 30th for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
September 24, 2024 Board Education and Business Committee Meeting
Sep 20, 2024 0:11 Min read
The September 24, 2024 BEBC Meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. with public participation via Zoom at
September 23rd: Non-Instructional Day (no classes)
Sep 19, 2024 0:11 Min read
Monday, September 23, 2024 is a non-instructional day in the Cowichan Valley School District.
No classes are in session
September 3, 2024 Open Board Meeting
Aug 30, 2024 0:11 Min read
The September 3, 2024 Open Board Meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. with public participation via Zoom
Welcome to the 2024/2025 School Year!
Aug 2, 2024 0:6 Min read
Open this letter for back to school information on Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Welcome to the 2024-25 school year
Cyber Incident
Aug 2, 2024 1:6 Min read
We are writing to provide an update on the cyber incident experienced by the School District in June.
The
National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Jun 21, 2024 0:16 Min read
On June 21st, Canadians commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day by taking the time to recognize the rich history, heritage,
Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA) National Partnership Reconciliation Award
Jun 18, 2024 0:11 Min read
We are pleased to announce that the Cowichan Valley School District and Cowichan Tribes have been awarded the
Special Open Board Meeting, June 18, 2024
Jun 18, 2024 0:9 Min read
A Special Open Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom
Strategic Plan Goal Survey 2025-30
Jun 18, 2024 0:30 Min read
The current Strategic Plan – Beyond Education 2020-2024 is being regenerated over this spring and fall so it
Agenda for the June 4, 2024 Board of Education Meeting
May 31, 2024 0:5 Min read
Agenda for the June 4, 2024 Open Board MeetingVideo of the June 4, 2024 Open Board Meeting
School Calendar for 2024-25
May 31, 2024 0:13 Min read
The school calendar for 2024/25 has been finalized (the non-instructional and professional development days have been confirmed).
Note: Revised
Agenda for the May 28, 2024 BEBC Meeting
May 24, 2024 0:4 Min read
Agenda for the May 28, 2024 BEBC Meeting
Video of the May 28, 2024 BEBC Meeting
May 20th: No School (Victoria Day)
May 17, 2024 0:5 Min read
Just a reminder that Monday, May 20, 2024 is Victoria Day – there is no school.
Enjoy the day.
May 7, 2024 Open Board Meeting
Apr 30, 2024 0:10 Min read
The May 7, 2024 Open Board Meeting was held at 4:30 p.m.
Agenda for the May 7, 2024 Open
April 23, 2024 BEBC Meeting
Apr 19, 2024 0:12 Min read
The April 23, 2024 BEBC Meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. with public participation via Zoom.
Agenda for the
Available Now: School Calendars for 2024/25 – 2026/27
Apr 17, 2024 0:21 Min read
The Board of Education approved a new three-year school calendar for the 2024/25, 2025/26, and 2026/27 school years.
Special BEBC Meeting April 11, 2024
Apr 9, 2024 0:9 Min read
A Special BEBC Meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
Agenda for the April 11,
World Autism Day
Apr 2, 2024 0:4 Min read
April is Autism Awareness Month and today (April 2nd) is World Autism Day
April 2, 2024 Board of Education Meeting
Mar 28, 2024 0:11 Min read
The April 2, 2024 Board of Education Meeting was held at 4:30 p.m.
Agenda for the April 2, 2024
Happy Easter! No School March 29th and April 1st
Mar 26, 2024 0:9 Min read
Just a reminder that Friday, March 29th and Monday, April 1st are holidays (Easter) and there is no
Our Sacred Children
XE’XE’SMUN’EEM means “our sacred children”.
Our District sul’hween (elder) Hwul’hwul’enuhwtunaat (Dolly Sylvester) has a message for all of our xe’xe’ smun’eem (sacred children) and families. Hwul’hwul’enuhwtunaat hopes you will hear her message and join us back at school where we are all waiting for you. Huy tseep q’u
We dedicate this work to our First Nations, Inuit and Métis, and all children in the Cowichan Valley School District.