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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.
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
March 26, 2024 BEBC Meeting
Mar 22, 2024 0:4 Min read
Agenda for the March 26, 2024 BEBC Meeting
Video of the March 26, 2024 BEBC Meeting
Cowichan Secondary to be Closed and Disposed of
Mar 6, 2024 1:30 Min read
BOARD VOTES TO CLOSE AND DISPOSE OF COWICHAN SECONDARY SCHOOL
Cowichan Valley, BC – At last night’s Open Board
March 5, 2024 Open Board Meeting
Mar 1, 2024 0:11 Min read
The March 5, 2024 Open Board Meeting was held at 4:30 p.m.
Agenda for the March 5, 2024 Open
Feb 28 is Pink Shirt Day
Feb 28, 2024 0:26 Min read
Schools around the district will be marking Pink Shirt day today. Pink shirt day started when two friends
February 27, 2024 BEBC Meeting
Feb 23, 2024 0:10 Min read
The February 27, 2024 BEBC Meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. with public participation via Zoom .
Agenda for
Public Budget Meeting Postponed
Feb 20, 2024 0:10 Min read
NOTICE: Tonight’s public budget consultation meeting has been postponed until Tuesday, February 27th at 6 pm in the
Family Sessions on Youth Substance Us
Feb 12, 2024 0:54 Min read
Ministry of Education and Child Care Information – Family Sessions on Youth Substance Use – February 2024
The Ministry
Have your say – 2024/25 Annual Budget Survey
Feb 9, 2024 0:11 Min read
It’s that time of year again! The Board of Education for the Cowichan Valley School District wants your
February 6, 2024 Open Board Meeting
Feb 2, 2024 0:5 Min read
Agenda for the February 6, 2024 Open Board Meeting
Video of the February 6, 2024 Open Board Meeting
February is Inclusive Education Month
Feb 1, 2024 0:24 Min read
February is Inclusive Education Month and at the Cowichan Valley School District we are always looking for ways
Public Engagement Opportunity – 3 Year School Calendar
Feb 1, 2024 5:11 Min read
The Board of Education is asking for public feedback into the 3-year School Calendar. Please see the brief
January 30, 2024 BEBC Meeting
Jan 26, 2024 0:4 Min read
Agenda for the Jan 30 2024 BEBC Meeting
Video of the January 30, 2024 BEBC Meeting
What we heard – Cowichan Secondary Consultation
Jan 24, 2024 0:20 Min read
Over the last few months, the Board of Education has hosted engagement sessions, launched surveys, and met in
Schools Open – Friday, January 19, 2023
Jan 19, 2024 1:24 Min read
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE: 7:01 am – Lake Cowichan
Please be advised we are unable to access stops along Culverton Rd
South End Bus Cancellations – January 18
Jan 18, 2024 0:35 Min read
Due to ever-worsening weather conditions, all buses in the south end are being cancelled. We are encouraging parents
Possible Busing Delays – January 18
Jan 18, 2024 0:57 Min read
8:02 am Update
Please be advised of the following route DELAY today:
AM ROUTE: 40A
We expect the route to be
Schools Open – Busing delays expected – Thursday, January 18
Jan 18, 2024 1:13 Min read
WINTER WEATHER UPDATE: Thursday, January 18 at 5:40 am
Although winter weather conditions are present throughout the Cowichan Valley,
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.