Homework Help
Did you know the Library staff can help you find information to help with your homework? We can help you find sources online, books in the library or we can show you how to use the great online databases such as Encyclopedia Britannica and National Geographic that you can use on a computer or device.
Here you will also find some links to other websites that may help with study and homework.
State Library of NSW Learning Resources
The State Library of NSW has some great learning activities and virtual excursions for English and History elements of the NSW syllabus.
There is also a Young Writers Club for students to use as a way to brush up on writing skills, get some inspiration and more! Follow the links below to see what is available.
Learning at the State Library
Young Writer's Club
The Everyday Maths Hub
The Everyday Maths Hub is an initiative and resource by the NSW Government for parents and carers to complement in-class teaching.
Featuring
- mathematical bite-size content
- short creative videos to introduce topics
- interactive everyday activities
- inspiring reading and resource lists
- games and puzzles
Visit this page regularly for the latest resources to support your school community.
Everyday Maths Hub
Homework Help Databases
The Library provides access to databases to enable research from your home or office as well as when you visit the library. When accessing databases from home you need to enter your Bathurst Library card number (including the 01/) as the patron ID. Bathurst Library staff are happy to assist.
Gale Databases
- Gale Global Issues: Analyse important global issues and events through topic overviews, international viewpoints, news, and multimedia content.
- Gale Science: Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualise and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science.
- National Geographic: Browse this cross-searchable platform for research insight from journalism's most trusted name in exploration and discovery.
- National Geo Kids: Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space - especially curated for children.
- World History: Uncover information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and topics in world history from a variety of sources.