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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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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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- Calendars
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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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Winter Break Information
The main School Board Office and Operations Department will be closed to the public from December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025 inclusive. Central…
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Cowichan Valley Board of Education Announces New Superintendent of Schools/Chief Executive Officer
Media Release Date: Friday, December 13, 2024For Immediate Release COWICHAN VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES NEW SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Cowichan Valley, BC…
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The Journey to Quw’utsun Secondary School
Date: December 10, 2024 Go to this Sway
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December 3, 2024 Open Board Meeting
Agenda for the December 3, 2024 Open Board Meeting Video of the December 3, 2024 Open Board Meeting Highlighter for the December 3, 2024…
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November 26, 2024 BEBC Meeting
Agenda for the November 26, 2024 BEBC Meeting Video of the November 26, 2024 BEBC Meeting
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November 22nd: Non-Instructional Day (no classes)
Friday, November 22, 2024 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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November 20th: 2-Hour Early Dismissal (PLC)
Just a reminder to parents that Wednesday, November 20, 2024 is a two-hour early dismissal day due to the PLC (Professional Learning Community). All…
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November 11th: Remembrance Day (no school)
Schools will be closed on Monday, November 11th for Remembrance Day. Please take a moment out of your day on Monday to reflect on…
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November 5, 2024 Open Board Meeting
Agenda for the November 5, 2024 Open Board Meeting Highlighter for the November 5, 2024 Open Board Meeting Video of the November 5, 2024…
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October 25th: Professional Development Day (no classes)
Friday, October 25, 2024 is a professional development day in the Cowichan Valley School District. No classes are in session and buses will not…
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October 22, 2024 BEBC Meeting
The October 22, 2024 BEBC Meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. with public participation via Zoom. Agenda for the October 22, 2024 BEBC Meeting…
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October 23rd: 2-Hour Early Dismissal (PLC)
Just a reminder to parents that Wednesday, October 23, 2024 is a two-hour early dismissal day due to the PLC (Professional Learning Community). All…
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Inclement Weather Information
INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION Dear Parents/Guardians: With the winter season fast approaching, it is time to share the School District’s procedures regarding inclement weather. There…
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October 14th: Thanksgiving Day (no school)
Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, October 14, 2024 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy the day.
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October 8, 2024 Special Open Board of Education Meeting
A Special Open Board of Education Meeting was held at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. The public was invited to participate via…
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October 1, 2024 Open Board Meeting
The October 1, 2024 Open Board Meeting was held at 4:30 p.m. with public participation via Zoom. Agenda for the October 1, 2024 Open…
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Quw’utsun Secondary ~ Partial Opening October 1, 2024
Click the image to watch a short presentation, which includes photos of spaces within Quw’utsun Secondary School that students will be welcomed into on…
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October 3rd: 1-Hour Early Dismissal
Just a reminder to parents that Thursday, October 3, 2024 is a one-hour early dismissal day. All schools will dismiss one hour early and…
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September 30th: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Schools closed)
Schools will be closed on Monday, September 30th for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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September 24, 2024 Board Education and Business Committee Meeting
The September 24, 2024 BEBC Meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. with public participation via Zoom at https://sd79.zoom.us/j/65341273882. Agenda for the September 24,…
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September 23rd: Non-Instructional Day (no classes)
Monday, September 23, 2024 is a non-instructional day in the Cowichan Valley School District. No classes are in session and buses will not be…