- Parents & Students
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Student Resources
District Parent Advisory Council
- Chair: Carmen Sundstrom
- Email: cowichanvalleydpac@sd79.bc.ca
- Website:
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- Employment
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Employment Opportunities
Join the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ and have the career you want that supports the life you have.
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Welcome to ¹û¶³´«Ã½
The ¹û¶³´«Ã½ 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 ¹û¶³´«Ã½
There are 17 Elementary schools and 5 Secondary schools in the ¹û¶³´«Ã½.
Catchment School
To learn what your catchment school is and to obtain school contact info please use the 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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October 1, 2024 Open Board Meeting
The October 1, 2024 Open Board Meeting was held at 4:30 p.m. with public participation via Zoom.
Agenda for the October 1, 2024 Open Board Meeting.pdf
Video
Quw’utsun Secondary ~ Partial Opening October 1, 2024
Click the image to watch a short presentation, which includes photos of spaces
October 3rd: 1-Hour Early Dismissal
Just a reminder to parents that Thursday, October 3, 2024 is a one-hour
September 30th: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Schools closed)
Schools will be closed on Monday, September 30th for the National Day for
September 24, 2024 Board Education and Business Committee Meeting
September 20, 2024 0:11 Min read
The September 24, 2024 BEBC Meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. with
September 23rd: Non-Instructional Day (no classes)
September 19, 2024 0:11 Min read
Monday, September 23, 2024 is a non-instructional day in the Cowichan Valley School
September 3, 2024 Open Board Meeting
August 30, 2024 0:11 Min read
The September 3, 2024 Open Board Meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m.
Welcome to the 2024/2025 School Year!
August 02, 2024 0:6 Min read
Open this letter for back to school information on Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Welcome
Cyber Incident
August 02, 2024 1:6 Min read
We are writing to provide an update on the cyber incident experienced by
National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
June 21, 2024 0:16 Min read
On June 21st, Canadians commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day by taking the time to
Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA) National Partnership Reconciliation Award
June 18, 2024 0:11 Min read
We are pleased to announce that the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ and Cowichan
Special Open Board Meeting, June 18, 2024
June 18, 2024 0:9 Min read
A Special Open Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Strategic Plan Goal Survey 2025-30
June 18, 2024 0:30 Min read
The current Strategic Plan – Beyond Education 2020-2024 is being regenerated over this
Agenda for the June 4, 2024 Board of Education Meeting
May 31, 2024 0:5 Min read
Agenda for the June 4, 2024 Open Board MeetingVideo of the June 4,
School Calendar for 2024-25
May 31, 2024 0:13 Min read
The school calendar for 2024/25 has been finalized (the non-instructional and professional development
Agenda for the May 28, 2024 BEBC Meeting
May 24, 2024 0:4 Min read
Agenda for the May 28, 2024 BEBC Meeting
Video of the May 28, 2024
May 20th: No School (Victoria Day)
May 17, 2024 0:5 Min read
Just a reminder that Monday, May 20, 2024 is Victoria Day – there
May 7, 2024 Open Board Meeting
April 30, 2024 0:10 Min read
The May 7, 2024 Open Board Meeting was held at 4:30 p.m.
Agenda for
April 23, 2024 BEBC Meeting
April 19, 2024 0:12 Min read
The April 23, 2024 BEBC Meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. with public
Available Now: School Calendars for 2024/25 – 2026/27
April 17, 2024 0:21 Min read
The Board of Education approved a new three-year school calendar for the 2024/25,
Special BEBC Meeting April 11, 2024
April 09, 2024 0:9 Min read
A Special BEBC Meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 11,
World Autism Day
April 02, 2024 0:4 Min read
April is Autism Awareness Month and today (April 2nd) is World Autism Day
April 2, 2024 Board of Education Meeting
March 28, 2024 0:11 Min read
The April 2, 2024 Board of Education Meeting was held at 4:30 p.m.
Agenda
Happy Easter! No School March 29th and April 1st
March 26, 2024 0:9 Min read
Just a reminder that Friday, March 29th and Monday, April 1st are holidays
March 26, 2024 BEBC Meeting
March 22, 2024 0:4 Min read
Agenda for the March 26, 2024 BEBC Meeting
Video of the March 26, 2024
Cowichan Secondary to be Closed and Disposed of
March 06, 2024 1:30 Min read
BOARD VOTES TO CLOSE AND DISPOSE OF COWICHAN SECONDARY SCHOOL
Cowichan Valley, BC –
March 5, 2024 Open Board Meeting
March 01, 2024 0:11 Min read
The March 5, 2024 Open Board Meeting was held at 4:30 p.m.
Agenda for
Feb 28 is Pink Shirt Day
February 28, 2024 0:26 Min read
Schools around the district will be marking Pink Shirt day today. Pink shirt
February 27, 2024 BEBC Meeting
February 23, 2024 0:10 Min read
The February 27, 2024 BEBC Meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. with public
Public Budget Meeting Postponed
February 20, 2024 0:10 Min read
NOTICE: Tonight’s public budget consultation meeting has been postponed until Tuesday, February 27th
Family Sessions on Youth Substance Us
February 12, 2024 0:54 Min read
Ministry of Education and Child Care Information – Family Sessions on Youth Substance
Have your say – 2024/25 Annual Budget Survey
February 09, 2024 0:11 Min read
It’s that time of year again! The Board of Education for the Cowichan
February 6, 2024 Open Board Meeting
February 02, 2024 0:5 Min read
Agenda for the February 6, 2024 Open Board Meeting
Video of the February 6,
February is Inclusive Education Month
February 01, 2024 0:24 Min read
February is Inclusive Education Month and at the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ we
Public Engagement Opportunity – 3 Year School Calendar
February 01, 2024 5:11 Min read
The Board of Education is asking for public feedback into the 3-year School
January 30, 2024 BEBC Meeting
January 26, 2024 0:4 Min read
Agenda for the Jan 30 2024 BEBC Meeting
Video of the January 30, 2024
What we heard – Cowichan Secondary Consultation
January 24, 2024 0:20 Min read
Over the last few months, the Board of Education has hosted engagement sessions,