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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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- Schools
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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 – finalized (the non-instructional and professional development days have been confirmed) and includes Early Dismissal days. Early Dismissal days added for PLCs.
- 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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January 5, 2021 Open Board of Education Meeting
The January 5, 2021 Open Board of Education Meeting Agenda for the January 5, 2021 Open Board Meeting Video of the January 5, 2020…
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Winter Break Information
The School Board Office will be closed to the public from December 19, 2020 to January 3, 2021 inclusive. The Operations and Transportation Departments…
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December 1, 2020 Open Board of Education Meeting
The December 1, 2020 Open Board of Education Meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda for the December 1, 2020 Open…
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November 24, 2020 Board Education and Business Committee Meeting
Agenda for the November 24, 2020 Board Education and Business Committee Meeting
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November 25th: 1-Hour Early Dismissal (PLC)
Just a reminder to parents that Wednesday, November 25, 2020 is a one-hour early dismissal day due to PLC (Professional Learning Community). All schools will…
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November 3, 2020 Open Board of Education Meeting
Agenda – November 3, 2020 Open Board Meeting to be held at 4:30 p.m. The Highlighter – November 3, 2020 Video of the November…
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October 28th: 1-Hour Early Dismissal (PLC)
Just a reminder to parents that Wednesday, October 28, 2020 is a one-hour early dismissal day due to PLC (Professional Learning Community). All schools will…
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October 27, 2020 Board Education and Business Committee Meeting
Agenda for the October 27, 2020 BEBC Meeting to be held at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom
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October 23rd: Non-Instructional Day
Friday, October 23, 2020 is a non-instructional day in the Cowichan Valley School District. No classes are in session and buses will not be…
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October 12th: Thanksgiving Day (no school)
Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, October 12, 2020 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
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October 7th: 1-Hour Early Dismissal
Just a reminder to parents that Wednesday, October 7, 2020 is a one-hour early dismissal. All schools will dismiss one hour early, and afternoon…
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October 6, 2020 Open Board of Education Meeting
Agenda for the October 6, 2020 Open Board Meeting The Highlighter – October 6, 2020 Open Board Meeting Video of the October 6,…
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Opinion Editorial: World Teacher's Day
RECOGNIZING EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONALISM ON WORLD TEACHER’S DAY COWICHAN VALLEY, BC – On Monday, October 5th, our district and our community will mark a very…
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Orange Shirt Day – September 30th
On September 30, we recognize Orange Shirt day, and schools around the district mark the occasion in a variety of ways. Orange Shirt day…
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Special Open Board of Education Meeting September 28, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.
Agenda for the September 28, 2020 Special Open Board Meeting The Special Open Board Meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. on September 28,…
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Board Education and Business Committee Meeting – September 22, 2020
Agenda for the September 22, 2020 BEBC Meeting The September 22, 2020 Board Education and Business Committee Meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m.…
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September 21st: Non-Instructional Day (no classes)
Monday, September 21, 2020 is a non-instructional day in the Cowichan Valley School District. No classes are in session and buses will not be…
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Special Open Board of Education Meeting, September 17, 2020
A Special Board of Education Meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2020. The public is invited to attend the…
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Letter to Families re Welcome Back and Learning Options
Superintendent Robyn Gray – Letter to Parents on Updating Return to School Plan – September 4, 2020
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News Release
Board of Education Allocating Federal Education Funding COWICHAN VALLEY, BC – Yesterday, the BC Ministry of Education announced the allocation of new education funding…