District Databases: Online Library Resources

Safe, reliable research at your fingertips including free encyclopedias, documentaries, magazines and more!

The internet is a wealth of information, but not all of it is reliable or accurate. That’s why SD 33 has purchased a complete suite of online digital resources from ERAC (Educational Resource Acquisition Consortium), and made it available to students, teachers, student families and district staff from anywhere, at anytime.

Resources include:

World Book – various products
National Geographic Kids
MediaSmarts Passport to the Internet
EBSCO Elementary Mini-suite
Encyclopedia BC
EBSCO Secondary Mini-suite
Gale In Context Series
myBlueprint Canadian Post-Secondary and Occupation Database

We have broken these resources out into grade appropriate pages, each page contains links to many research databases. Please click the appropriate level page below.

Elementary Online Resource Library

Middle Online Resource Library

Secondary Online Resource Library

Educational and Feature Films

NFB Campus

CAMPUS is the premiere destination for educators who are seeking 100% Canadian film & media content that supports BC's diverse K-12 curriculum.

Access to more than 5000 film and Interactive media productions
Exclusive access to more than 1500 films and new releases
Thematic Playlists curated by Canadian educators
A chaptering tool to create short clips from any NFB production
The ability to create and share playlists with your students
Hundreds of Teacher Guides
Ability to search the NFB catalogue by school subject
Education Synopsis' that contextualize select films for the classroom
Google classroom integration
MARC records to support libraries
100% Canadian content, available in English and French

Information & Announcements

Letter from MOE regarding Foundational Skills Assessment

View this letter to families of grade 4 and 7 students regarding Foundational Skills Assessment (FSA).

Inclement Weather Guidelines

Inclement Weather Guidelines for 2020/2021 can be found here.

CUPE Skills, Training and Enhancement Fund

Applications for the new CUPE Skills, Training and Enhancement Fund will be accepted twice annually for adjudication. All CUPE staff are eligible to apply to this fund. Further information and application forms can be found in the staff section of our website.

School Bus Registration for 2020/2021 is open!

School bus registration is open! Visit https://sd33.bc.ca/transportation-department to learn more and to register.

School Bus Safety Tips

For Drivers

The large AMBER alternating flashing lights warn motorists that the school bus is about to stop to either load or unload students; slow and stop if it is safe to do so.
The large RED alternating flashing lights warn motorists to STOP as the school bus is either loading or unloading students.
Drivers must STOP in either direction whenever you see flashing RED lights on a school bus.
After stopping for a school bus, don't start moving again until the bus moves on or the driver signals that it's safe by turning off the lights and pulling

Ride 360 Bussing App

Does your child ride the bus? Get instantly notified if there are any disruptions or delays on your route! The free Ride 360 App provides parents and guardians direct access to their students bussing schedule, while allowing Transportation to send timely notifications and alerts. Download Ride360 from your App provider today!

Learn how to access your student information on the app, by viewing the User Guide.