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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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The Cowichan Valley School District – Literacy Assessments
In 2020, the Cowichan Valley School developed a strategic plan through extensive consultation with parents, staff, students, local First Nations, and community members. Our…
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MBNS Opening for Grade 6-7 Next Year
Q’shintul/Mill Bay Nature School is a public school of choice in the Cowichan Valley that has has been putting down deep roots since our…
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"We're Inspiring"
Spring sees the sprouting of new life, the dormant growing again, and the possibilities of new opportunities. These new beginnings often grow from the…
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April 5, 2022 Open Board Meeting
The April 5, 2022 Open Board of Education Meeting was held at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. April 5, 2022 Open Board Agenda Video of…
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2022/23 Annual Budget Survey
The Board is asking for public input and feedback on the 2022/23 Annual Budget. There are two ways to provide public feedback. The first…
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March 29, 2022 BEBC Meeting
The March 29, 2022 BEBC Meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda for the March 29, 2022 BEBC Meeting Video of the…
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March 1, 2022 Open Board Meeting
The March 1, 2022 Open Board Meeting was held at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda for the March 1, 2022 Open Board Meeting…
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February 22, 2022 BEBC Meeting
The February 22, 2022 BEBC Meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda for the February 22, 2022 BEBC Meeting Video of the…
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A message to our xe'xe' smun'eem
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…
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No Classes Monday due to Family Day
Monday, February 21 is BC Family Day therefore there will be no classes. See you all Tuesday.
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Pro-D This Friday
Friday, February 18 is a professional development day for our teachers, therefore there will be no classes. See you all Tuesday (Monday is also…
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Showing some love to Somenos Marsh
Somenos Marsh, near the historic Quw’utsun villages of S’amunu and Kwa’mutsun, has always been an important area for both settler and the Quw’utsun mustimuhw…
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Quw’utsun Secondary School Construction Project
The construction of the new Cowichan Secondary School is the first new secondary school construction in the Cowichan Valley in nearly 30 years. Information…
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February 1, 2022 Open Board of Education Meeting
The February 1, 2022 Open Board of Education Meeting was held at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda for the February 1, 2022 Open Board…
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January 25, 2022 Board Education and Business Committee (BEBC) Meeting
The January 25, 2022 Board Education and Business Committee (BEBC) Meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda for the January 25, 2022…
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Planning for the Months Ahead
We are excited to welcome back all Cowichan Valley School District students after the extended winter break. Last week let us prepare our staff…
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Public Presentation Video Available
On December 14, 2021, the Board of Education for the Cowichan Valley School District was joined by partners HCMA Architecture + Design and Urban…
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Thursday, January 6, 2022 – Schools Closed
Due to the inclement weather today, all schools have been closed. We will continue to monitor the situation as the day unfolds and keep…
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Preparing to Welcome our Students Back
The following statement on the staggered return to January classes is from Candace Spilsbury, Chair of the Board of Education for the Cowichan Valley…
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Inclement Weather – No Buses South End or Lake Cowichan
Bus notice for South End (Frances Kelsey, Mill Bay Nature School, Bench, Discovery, École Cobble Hill and George Bonner) and Lake Cowichan and select…