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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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- 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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School Calendar for 2025-26
The school calendar for 2025/26 has been finalized (the non-instructional and professional development days have been confirmed and Early Dismissal days for PLCs have…
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May 19th: Victoria Day (no school)
Just a reminder that Monday, May 19, 2025 is Victoria Day – there is no school. Enjoy the day.
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May 14th: 2-Hour Early Dismissal (PLC)
Just a reminder to parents that Wednesday, May 14, 2025 is a two-hour early dismissal day due to the PLC (Professional Learning Community). All…
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May 2nd: Pro-D Day (no classes)
Friday, May 2, 2025 is a professional development day for our teachers in the Cowichan Valley School District, therefore there will be no classes…
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April 23rd: 2-Hour Early Dismissal (PLC)
Just a reminder to parents that Wednesday, April 23, 2025 is a two-hour early dismissal day due to the PLC (Professional Learning Community). All…
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Happy Easter! No School April 18th and 21st
Just a reminder that Friday, April 18th and Monday, April 21st are holidays (Easter) and there is no school. School is back in session…
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FKSS ~ Photographic Journeys
This Fall, Frances Kelsey Secondary School unveiled a visual display called Photographic Journeys, featuring 24 panels honour the namesake of the school, Dr. Frances…
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April 14th: Non-Instructional Day (no classes)
Monday, April 14, 2025 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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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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April 3rd: 1-Hour Early Dismissal
Just a reminder to parents that Thursday, April 3, 2025 is a one-hour early dismissal day. All schools will dismiss one hour early and…
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Spring Vacation: March 17-28, 2025
Just a reminder of the Cowichan Valley School District’s two-week spring vacation (spring break and district closure) beginning Monday, March 17 until Friday, March…
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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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February 14th: Pro-D Day (no classes)
Friday, February 14, 2025 is a professional development day for our teachers in the Cowichan Valley School District, therefore there will be no classes…
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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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Schools Open
Wednesday, Feb. 5 ~ Schools are open and buses running.
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DISTICT UPDATE
With the continued snowfall and deteriorating road conditions, district buses are not able to run this afternoon (with the exception of ROUTE#5). Schools will…
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Feb 3 ~ Update
All SCHOOLS ARE OPEN The safety of our students is always of utmost concern, and we make the best decisions we can with the…
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QSS – The Design
Click HERE to read “The Design”. Part 3 in The Journey to Quw’utsun Secondary School.
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The QSS Partnership
Click HERE to read “The Partnership”. Part 2 in The Journey to Quw’utsun Secondary School