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10/04/2026

10/03/2026

The Board of Education for the Cowichan Valley School District is happy to share that families will soon benefit from increased before and after school child care spaces at four elementary schools in the Cowichan Valley.

Through support from the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund and allocations from the board’s capital budget, new child care spaces will be opening at Tansor Elementary, École Cobble Hill Elementary, Chemainus Elementary and Drinkwater Elementary. In total, 87 new before and after school spaces will be available to serve children and families throughout the Cowichan Valley.

“These new spaces mean that families of nearly 90 more children will have access to affordable child care and support. We know this piece of mind for families is invaluable and that’s why we’re proud to invest, alongside the provincial government, in creating these spaces,” said Cathy Schmidt, chair of the Board of Education for the Cowichan Valley School District.

The new spaces are expected to open in the fall of 2027 and will operate through a combination of district run and local child care providers, ensuring high-quality care for children.

10/03/2026

Did you know you'll also vote for school trustees during the 2026 General Local Elections?

Depending on where you live, you'll vote for trustees in either:
➡️ School District 79 (Cowichan Valley)
➡️ School District 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith)

School trustee elections take place at the same voting locations as the general local elections. Want to learn more about the candidates?

SD79 Trustee Election Information: https://ow.ly/reo650ZLxOm.
SD68 Trustee Election Information: https://ow.ly/MZsL50ZLxOn.

School trustees help support local education decisions and represent the interests of students, families, and communities. To learn more about the General Local Elections, visit: https://ow.ly/oaJ450ZLxOl

10/03/2026

📰 🚨 Two elections, one important reminder: Don’t let the local vote get lost

With the recent call for a provincial general election on October 24, British Columbians will head to the polls twice in the coming weeks: first on October 17 to elect their local governments and school boards, and again one week later to choose their next provincial government.

As campaigns unfold side by side, the BCSTA wants to remind the province that the local vote deserves equal attention and should not get lost in the conversation. School board elections matter.

🔗 Read the full media release to learn more: https://bit.ly/4rtnWNt

10/03/2026

Here’s our October Newsletter

10/01/2026

CVOLC students come get your photo taken on Wednesday Oct 7 between 9 am and 2:30.

09/30/2026

🧡 Special Sunday Event: Painting for Truth & Reconciliation Day 🖌️

Join us this Sunday at Mischa Lelum for a community painting session dedicated to reflection, learning, and honor in recognition of Truth & Reconciliation.

📅 When: Sunday, September 27th
📩 More Info: Contact [email protected]

Let's use art to connect, share stories, and show support. We hope to see you there! 🧡

09/30/2026

The 2026 Every Child Matters Walk is tomorrow, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Meet at the Cowichan Tribes soccer field on River Road at 9:00 am to participate in the 5 km walk in honour of residential school survivors, their families, and the children who never returned home.

09/29/2026

CVOLC school community is honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday Sept 29. We hope to see many of our students at school to join in the learning 🧡