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      The PAC meeting are generally held on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at 6:30 pm in the library. We have great informal, friendly meetings and attendance would be most appreciated! Babysitting is provided by leadership students.
      
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Learning Commons
- - - Welcome to Bench’s Library Learning Commons.
      
      Our goal is to inspire students and foster a life-long love of reading! You may browse our catalogue at the Catalogue link, or visit our full website (catalogue included) at the following link:
      
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- Latest School News
  - June 2025 Newsletter June 13, 2025
  - New Bus Pass Process for 2025 June 9, 2025
  - Bench Fun Fair May 29, 2025
  - May 2025 Newsletter May 16, 2025
- District School News

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December 29

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Contact
- - - Contact Information
      
      Phone: (250) 743-5552
      Hours: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
      
      Principal: Mike Martin
      Vice-Principal: Aaron Koop
      Secretary: Lisa Lindsay
      
      Bell Schedule
      
      School Starts: 8:30 am
      
      Lunch Time: 11:00 – 11:45
      
      Dismissal: 2:13pm
      
      School Address
      
      1501 Cowichan Bay Rd
      Cowichan Bay, BC
      V0R 1N2
      
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School Calendar

School events and key dates with Bench Elementary can be found using our school calendar.

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June 12

District Softball Tournament

8:00 am

June 12 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

INED Grad

Microsoft Teams Meeting

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 – finalized (the non-instructional and professional development days have been confirmed) and includes Early Dismissal days. Early Dismissal days added for PLCs.
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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District Softball Tournament

8:00 am

INED Grad

Bus Registration

School Cash Online

Student Registration

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Calendar of Events

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