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District News highlights the latest announcements, information, events, or stories that are happening in or around the Cowichan Valley School District (SD 79). Check this page often for updates!

Students raise funds for Nourish Cowichan

Posted: February 6, 2018, 5:32pm

Students raise $3,090 to support Nourish Cowichan When children are passionate about an issue, magic can happen! This is what happened in Louise Thompson’s Grade 6/7 class at George Bonner Elementa[...]

Technology, Youth, and Social Media Awareness

Posted: January 26, 2018, 12:45pm

Parents of School District #79 students are invited to join expert Jesse Miller from Mediated Reality as he presents on the topic of "Technology, Youth & Social Media Awareness". In the age of tec[...]

My First Day of Teaching

Posted: January 25, 2018, 4:45pm

My First Day of Teaching I’ve heard many times from seasoned educators that you never forget your first real day as a professional teacher, and in my case, this was true. My story began on Decem[...]

TD’s Grade One Book Giveaway!

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A class of Grade One students at Tansor Elementary are proudly showing off their brand new book “Good Morning, Canada” by Andrea Lynn Beck, which they just received as part of the TD Grade One Boo[...]

Parent Workshop: Challenging Behaviour, Jan. 24, 2018

Posted: January 23, 2018, 11:07am

The Parent Advisory Council from Drinkwater Elementary is pleased to host Kristy Petroni, P.O.P.A.R.D.* consultant and educator as she speaks to parents, guardians, teachers, and educational assistant[...]