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Parent Resources
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- Child Care Programs
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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
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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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Purchasing Services
Purchasing Services is responsible for all public fund procurement and for Central Receiving of goods and services for School District 79 Cowichan Valley.
Reporting to the Secretary Treasurer, the role of the department is to manage the procurement process to ensure the continuity of supply, ethical business practices, easy and cost effective access to goods and services for our customers, and to foster a competitive marketplace.
Buyer
- Dave Roberts
- Phone: (250) 748-0321 Ext. 229
- Fax: (250) 748-0739
Shipping & Receiving Clerk
- Louise Smith
- Phone: (250) 748-0321 Ext. 240
- Fax: (250) 748-0739
Mailing Address
- 2557 Beverly Street
Duncan, BC V9L 2X3
Purchasing
Purchasing Procedures & Guidelines
Contact Guidelines
- Management of the District quotation/tender/proposal process
- Central Receiving and warehousing processes
- Contract Administration process
- Purchasing Card Program
- Cooperative and group procurement initiatives
- Monitoring and evaluating supplier and customer service
Purchasing Services is also affiliated with:
- BC Bid – www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca
- BC Petroleum Products Buying Group (BCPPBG) – open to all municipal governments, school boards, hospitals, and regional districts and encompasses the supply of bulk, card lock, and retail automotive fuel (gas and diesel) and bulk and package lubricants, and the disposal of waste oil products
Affiliations
The Cowichan Valley School District is a member of the Greater Victoria Joint Purchasing Group (GVJPG). The purpose of the GVJPG is to increase the purchasing power of the individual members by obtaining lowered prices through increased collective volumes and contract administration.