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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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Employment Opportunities
Join the Cowichan Valley School District and have the career you want that supports the life you have.
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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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Mill Bay Nature School Kindergarten Registration
Mill Bay Nature School Kindergarten Registration will happen January 15-19, 2024, and we want to ensure you have all the information you need to…
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French Immersion Kindergarten Registration
French Immersion Kindergarten Registration will happen January 15-19, 2024, and we want to ensure you have all the information you need to make this…
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December 5, 2023 Open Board of Education Meeting
The December 5, 2023 Open Board of Education Meeting took place at 4:30 p.m., with the public invited to participate via Zoom. Agenda for…
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November 28, 2023 BEBC Meeting
The November 28, 2023 BEBC Meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. Agenda for the November 28, 2023 BEBC Meeting Unfortunately, due to technical issues…
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Transgender Day of Remembrance
Monday, November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance, and on this day it is crucial to pause and reflect on the challenges faced by…
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Online Feedback on the Future of Cowichan Secondary School
The Board of Education for the Cowichan Valley School District, Staff, and members of the community met on Tuesday, November 14 to discuss the…
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November 7, 2023 Open Board of Education Meeting
The November 7, 2023 Open Board of Education Meeting was held at 4:30 p.m., with the public participating via Zoom. Agenda for the November…
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Out of School Care – Join the Waitlist
Does your child or children attend one of the following Cowichan Valley School District locations and are interested in the Out of School Care…
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Consultation on the Future of Cowichan Secondary School
Join the Cowichan Valley School District on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 to discuss the future of Cowichan Secondary School. With Quw’utsun Secondary School slated…
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Inclement Weather Information 2023/24
INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION Dear Parents/Guardians: With the winter season fast approaching, it is a good time to remind you about the School District’s procedures…
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October 24, 2023 BEBC Meeting
The October 24, 2023 Board Education and Business Committee (BEBC) Meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. Agenda for the October 24, 2023 BEBC Video…
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Adopt Crofton Elementary for the Indigo Love of Reading
Crofton Elementary Community School school was selected to participate in the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation’s annual Adopt a School fundraiser! Every dollar raised…
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October 3, 2023 Open Board Meeting
The October 3, 2023 Open Board of Education Meeting was held at 4:30 p.m., with public participation via Zoom. Agenda for the October 3,…
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September 26, 2023 BEBC Meeting
The September 26, 2023 Board Education and Business Committee (BEBC) Meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. Agenda for the September 26, 2023 BEBC Meeting…
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September 21, 2023 Special Open Board Meeting
A Special Open Board of Education Meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2023. The public was invited to participate via…
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Locally Operated Careers and Trades Training coming to the Cowichan Valley School District
At the September 5th Closed Board Meeting of the Cowichan Valley School District Board of Education, the Board passed a motion to create the…
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September 5, 2023 Open Board Meeting
The September 5, 2023 Open Board Meeting took place at 4:30 p.m. with public participation via Zoom. Agenda for the September 5, 2023 Open…
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Welcome to the 2023/2024 School Year!
Welcome to the 2023/2024 School Year! All schools on Tuesday September 5th will finish 2 hours earlier than their normal dismissal time. RETURNING ELEMENTARY…
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School Start and Stop Times 2023-2024
Click here to view the school start and stop times for 2023-2024. Please note, you may be required to refresh your browser or delete…
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Principal and Vice-Principal Assignments for 2023-24
If you want to know who the Principal and Vice-Principal(s) are at a school in the Cowichan Valley School District, please click here to…