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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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Facility & Rental Services
The Cowichan Valley School District encourages the community’s use of District property and facilities for educational, recreational, cultural and civic programs and events.
Cowichan Valley School District’s Administrative Procedure #550 Use of School Facilities clearly outlines the categories of use, and the administration and regulation of the use of the facilities.
Our facilities are not rented out on non-instructional days (ie. Professional Development Day, Statutory Holidays etc.) or during District Closures like Spring Break or Summer Holidays.
Operations Secretary
- Tina Lamb
- 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Phone: (250) 748-0338 Ext. 256
- Fax: (250) 748-2739
Rental Coordinator
- Jessica Perry
- 8 am – 4 pm
- Phone: (250) 748-0338 Ext. 257
- Fax: (250) 748-2739
Facilities Manager
Custodial Supervisor
- Linda Ahara
- Cell: (250) 252-0107
Rental Bookings Procedures & FAQs
How to Proceed with Rental Bookings
- “Request/Contract for use of School Facilities” form must be completed in full and submitted to the Operations Department by email, fax, or in person. Rentals will not be considered approved until authorized by the Rental Coordinator.
- Proof of $2,000,000 liability insurance must be provided.
- Rental, and all other applicable fees, must be paid in full, in advance unless otherwise approved by the School District. Rental rates vary depending on the user group. The rental rate sheet below outlines our current rate structure. Note: Theatre usage rates at Quamichan, Mt. Prevost, and George Bonner are currently being reviewed and will not be charged out at Multi-Purpose Room rates.
Payments can be made by personal cheque or cash only to the Rentals Coordinator at the Operations Department or to the School Board Office Receptionist. Cheques should be made out to School District #79.
Rental are processed at:
- CVSD Operations Office
2557 Beverly Street
Duncan, BC
V9L 2X3
Rental Frequently Asked Questions
- What times are facilities available?
- Gym rental start times vary, but the earliest start time is 5 pm. If any facility covered by the Contract is required for School District purposes for all or part of the same time covered by the Contract, the Renter will make the facility available to the School District.
- Will I need a key to get into the building?
- School District Custodians work evening shifts and have up to date facilities usage calendars. They will meet the group representative at the main entrance doors to let them in. Alexander Elementary has a detached gym so keys may be issued for this site. Keys can be picked up from the Operations Department and a $40 deposit must be placed.
- Can I rent on a weekend?
- Yes, we rent our facilities on weekends. Our policy states that a School District employee must be on the premises so user groups are financially responsible for employee call-out charges for the supervision required.
- Can we host an event with alcohol?
- No. Alcoholic Beverages are prohibited anywhere on School District property as indicated by Cowichan Valley School District’s AP163.
- Do you have tables and/or chairs we can use?
- The School District has tables and chairs available for rent depending on availability at the time of request. Service charges for set-up/take-down may apply.