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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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- News
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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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Meeting Invitation
May 21 Zoom Link – Click HERE June 3, 2025 Zoom Link – Click HERE Recommended for Parents/Caregivers/Grandparents and youth aged ten and up,…
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February 26th: 2-Hour Early Dismissal (PLC)
Just a reminder to parents that Wednesday, February 26, 2025 is a two-hour early dismissal day due to the PLC (Professional Learning Community). All…
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2025-26 Budget Survey
The Board invites feedback on the 2025-26 Budget. Please complete the survey to have your voice included in the consultation. Survey closes on Friday,…
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Public Input
Public Input 2025-26 Budget Meeting The Board has scheduled an opportunity for the public to provide input on the 2025-26 Annual Budget. The meeting…
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QSS ~ Opening Day
Click HERE to read “QSS ~ Opening Day”. Part 4 in The Journey to Quw’utsun Secondary School.
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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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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 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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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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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 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…
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Welcome to the 2024/2025 School Year!
Open this letter for back to school information on Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On June 21st, Canadians commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day by taking the time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations,…
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School Calendar for 2024-25
The school calendar for 2024/25 has been finalized (the non-instructional and professional development days have been confirmed). Note: Revised June 3rd to include Early…
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May 20th: No School (Victoria Day)
Just a reminder that Monday, May 20, 2024 is Victoria Day – there is no school. Enjoy the day.
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Available Now: School Calendars for 2024/25 – 2026/27
The Board of Education approved a new three-year school calendar for the 2024/25, 2025/26, and 2026/27 school years. You can find these calendars along…
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World Autism Day
April is Autism Awareness Month and today (April 2nd) is World Autism Day