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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!


Information for Parents on May 29, 2014 Rotating Teachers' Strike

Posted: May 21, 2014, 12:43pm

Please click below for information about the May 29,2014 Rotating Teachers' Strike. Letter to Parents regarding May 29, 2014 rotating teachers' strike[...]


News Release - New Children's Center Named in Memory of Wendy Erickson

Posted: May 7, 2014, 12:02pm

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 and their parents/caregivers. The Ce[...]


April 22nd letter to Parents and Guardians regarding Job Action

Posted: April 22, 2014, 1:21pm

Click below for the letter to parents and guardians Job action 2014 letter to parents  [...]


Duncan Elementary 100th Anniversary Celebration - April 5th

Posted: March 26, 2014, 9:00am

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 at the school located at 1033 Nagle S[...]


Public Consultation on the 2014-2015 Budget and Disposal of Property

Posted: March 13, 2014, 8:58am

The Cowichan Valley School District is holding public information and consultation meetings for members of the public to provide feedback to the Official Trustee on the proposed 2014-2015 Annual Budge[...]