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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 – 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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April 25, 2023 BEBC Meeting
The April 25, 2023 BEBC Meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. Agenda for the April 25, 2023 BEBC Meeting Video of the April 25,…
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April 20, 2023 Special BEBC Meeting
A Special BEBC Meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Agenda for the April 20, 2023 Special BEBC Meeting Video…
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Survey – Navigating Inclusion Support in the Cowichan Valley
Charting the Journey – Navigating Inclusion Support in the Cowichan Valley The Cowichan Valley School District is reaching out to families, friends, advocates, and…
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April 13, 2023 Special Board Education and Business Committee Meeting
The Special BEBC Meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 13. Agenda for the April 13, 2023 Special BEBC Meeting Video of…
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Happy Easter! No School April 7th and 10th
Just a reminder that Friday, April 7th and Monday, April 10th are holidays (Easter) and there is no school. School is back in session…
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April 4, 2023 Open Board Meeting
The April 4, 2023 Open Board Meeting was held at 4:30 p.m. Agenda for the April 4, 2023 Open Board Meeting The Highlighter –…
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Transgender Day of Visibility
Today, Friday, March 31, is International Transgender Day of Visibility, and here at the Cowichan Valley School District we want to take the time…
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Brynna Coogan Selected as 2023 Loran Scholar
Cowichan Secondary Student Brynna Coogan Selected as 2023 Loran Scholar Cowichan Valley, BC – The Cowichan Valley School District is thrilled to share that…
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Identity, Belonging, and Connection Policy Unanimously Passed
At the Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Open Board Meeting, the Board of Education unanimously passed the Identity, Belonging and Connection Policy. The Board has…
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March 28, 2023 Special Open Board Meeting
The March 28, 2023 Special Open Board Meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., with public participation via Zoom at the link below. Please…
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March 28, 2023 Board Education and Business Committee Meeting
The March 28, 2023 Board Education and Business Committee Meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. Agenda for the March 28, 2023 BEBC Meeting Video…
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New School – New Spelling
At the Open Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 7th, the Board of Education for the Cowichan Valley School District unanimously voted to adjust the…
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March 7, 2023 Open Board Meeting
The March 7, 2023 Open Board Meeting was held at 4:30 p.m., with public participation via Zoom. Agenda for the March 7, 2023 Open…
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Inclusive Education Month Marked by Tremendous Community Support
As we come to the end of Inclusive Education Month, we want to take the time to recognize exceptional community and staff support and…
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CANCELLED – February 28, 2023 Board Education and Business Committee Meeting
Cancelled due to Snow Day The February 28, 2023 Board Education and Business Committee Meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. in the…
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Wednesday, Feb 22 – Inclement Weather Forecast
Tomorrow’s weather forecast is showing the possibility of some snow. As a reminder, the District will decide if there are school closures by 5:45…
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2023/24 Budget Information
The budget process for the Board of Education’s 2023/24 budget is starting. As information and resources become available they will be updated HERE under…
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Vancouver Island Learning Network – The Reboot
This past weekend, over 130 educators from school districts across BC, as well as students from Vancouver Island University came together at the Coast…
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Celebrating One Year on Site at Cowichan Secondary Build
The Cowichan Secondary School Replacement Project passed a major milestone on Wednesday, January 5, 2023. That day marked one year since contractors rolled on…