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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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- 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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June 18th – Public Consultation on the Reduction of Trustees
The Cowichan Valley School District is holding a public consultation on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 6:30 pm at the Island Savings Centre, Somenos…
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Public Consultation on the Reduction of Trustees
The Cowichan Valley School District is holding a public consultation on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 6:30 pm at Cowichan Secondary School – Quamichan…
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Information for Parents on Teachers Strike Starting Monday June 16, 2014
Please click below for information on the BCTF Strike starting Monday June 16, 2014. Letter to Parents June 12, 2014 re teachers’ strike
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Information for Parents on June 11, 2014 Rotating Teachers Strike
Please click below for information on the June 11, 2014 Rotating Teachers Strike. Letter to Parents regarding June 11, 2014 rotating teachers’ strike
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Information for Parents on June 3, 2014 Rotating Teachers Strike
Please click below for information about the June 3, 2014 Rotating Teachers Strike. Letter to Parents regarding June 3, 2014 rotating teachers’ strike
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Information for Parents about BCTF Job Action
Please click below for information about the BCTF Job Action. Information for Parents on BCTF Strike 00-MM-Letter to BCTF Jim Iker May 21, 2014…
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Information for Parents on May 29, 2014 Rotating Teachers’ Strike
Please click below for information about the May 29,2014 Rotating Teachers’ Strike. Letter to Parents regarding May 29, 2014 rotating teachers’ strike
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Information for Parents on May 29, 2014 Rotating Teachers' Strike
Please click below for information about the May 29,2014 Rotating Teachers’ Strike. Letter to Parents regarding May 29, 2014 rotating teachers’ strike
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News Release – New Children’s Center Named in Memory of Wendy Erickson
School District 79 in partnership with Community Partners have been working on developing a new Children’s Play & Discovery Center for children aged 0-5…
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News Release – New Children's Center Named in Memory of Wendy Erickson
School District 79 in partnership with Community Partners have been working on developing a new Children’s Play & Discovery Center for children aged 0-5…
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April 22nd letter to Parents and Guardians regarding Job Action
Click below for the letter to parents and guardians Job action 2014 letter to parents
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Duncan Elementary 100th Anniversary Celebration – April 5th
A tea and open house to celebrate Duncan Elementary School’s 100th anniversary is being held on Saturday, April 5, 2014.  Drop in between 1:30 and 4:30pm…
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Public Consultation on the 2014-2015 Budget and Disposal of Property
The Cowichan Valley School District is holding public information and consultation meetings for members of the public to provide feedback to the Official Trustee…
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April 5 – Duncan El. 100th Anniversary
Duncan Elementary School 100th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, April 5, 2014 1:30 to 4:30 pm at Duncan Elementary (1033 Nagle Street) Duncan Elementary School celebrates…
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News Release – New Children’s Play & Discovery Centre Opening Soon
School District 79 and Community Partners are working together to create a new fun filled place for early learning. It’s a place where everyone…
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News Release – New Children's Play & Discovery Centre Opening Soon
School District 79 and Community Partners are working together to create a new fun filled place for early learning. It’s a place where everyone…
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News Release – Duncan Elementary School’s 100th Anniversary
Duncan Elementary School celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. 182 students were in the school when it officially opened on December 11, 1913.  In recognition…
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News Release – Duncan Elementary School's 100th Anniversary
Duncan Elementary School celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. 182 students were in the school when it officially opened on December 11, 1913.  In recognition…
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Winter School Bus Information Notice
Click below to view the Winter School Bus Information Notice. Winter School Bus Information Notice
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2013-2014 Board Meeting Schedule – Updated
Click below for the updated 2013-2014 schedule of Open Board Meetings. Schedule of Board Meetings 2013-14 – Updated
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Schedule of School Winter Events/Activities 2013/14
Click below to view the schedule of school winter events/activities for the Cowichan Valley School District – updated as of November 26th. School Events…