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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!

Communicating Student Learning

Posted: June 16, 2023, 5:42am

The process for communicating student learning with families across the province has been evolving over the last number of years. To help parents, caregivers, and families better understand this evolu[...]

School Check-Ins

Posted: June 15, 2023, 6:00am

Summer is almost here!   If you are considering a move over the summer, please contact your child’s existing school and the new school to tell them. Planning is already underway for the next schoo[...]

Leadership Retreat for District Student Advisory Council

Posted: June 8, 2023, 7:00pm

In late May students in the District Student Advisory Council (DSAC) came together at Capernwray Harbour on Thetis Island as a group to build leadership skills, supportive relationships, and, most imp[...]

Another fun-filled week at Métis Camp

Posted: June 6, 2023, 7:05pm

The 2023 Métis Cultural Camp was held recently at Glenora Trailheads Park, and elementary students from select schools around the district were treated to a day filled with learning and hands on (and[...]

Bench Elementary Celebrating 150-years and You’re Invited

Posted: June 5, 2023, 11:28am

Bench Elementary Celebrating 150-years and You’re Invited This year marks the Bench 150 Celebration, and we are looking forward to the future. Bench Elementary is one of the oldest schools on Van[...]