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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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Employment Opportunities
Join the Cowichan Valley School District and have the career you want that supports the life you have.
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- Contact Us
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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
- 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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A wide range of scholarship opportunities for students
Provincial scholarships are just one of the several types of scholarships, awards and bursaries available to students in the Cowichan Valley. There are also District and School-based scholarships provided by both the school community and the local business community.
Applying for scholarships can be a lot of work – but it’s worth it! It is each student’s responsibility to research the kinds of scholarships he or she may be eligible for. But remember, your school counsellor is always there to guide you.
Few scholarships today are awarded solely on the basis of marks. Increasingly, a service component (either school or community-based) is required. Get involved!
For more information on provincial, district and school-based scholarships, as well as university and college entrance scholarships and scholarships offered by external companies, organizations and athletic leagues, contact your school’s counselling department.
Chemainus Secondary
- Tuesday, May 14th
9:30 – 11:30 am
In Person – Library
Cowichan Secondary
- Wednesday, May 15th
9:00 – 11:40 am
In Person – Library
Frances Kelsey Secondary
- Thursday, May 16th
10:00 – 11:50 am
In Person – DOME area
CVOLC / The Grove
- Thursday, May 16th
12:30 – 2:00 pm
In Person – CVOLC Building
Lake Cowichan School
- Friday, May 17th
9:30 – 11:30 am
In Person – Library
Scholarship Information, Criteria & Vouchers
District / Authority Scholarship
District/Authority Scholarships are offered by the BC Ministry of Education to recognize graduating BC students for excellence in their chosen areas of interest and strength. These scholarships are intended to help students pursue post-secondary education.
The Ministry will allocate 5500 awards for the upcoming school year, pro-rated to school districts and independent schools across the province, based on enrollment.
Redeeming A Scholarship Voucher
Scholarship winners are mailed a congratulatory letter, certificate, and scholarship voucher in October of their high school graduation year. Students must redeem their vouchers within five years from September 30th of their high school graduation year, before the expiry date stated on the voucher.