Online Learning

Learning and learning opportunities are not only found inside the walls of our school. There are online learning opportunities connected with the school that can be pursued from home or wherever you can sit down at a computer. Our library website also has many opportunities to continue school learning experiences at home.

Riverdeep Destination Math & Destination Reading

Current SD61 students have now been entered in to the database, and are able to practice with these programs at home! The webpage address is riverdeep.sd61.bc.ca or you can enter the site from our SD61 homepage…under the link Educational Resources >Educational Technology>Educational Applications

The log – in process generally looks like this:

Username	Password
First letter of first name & last four letters of last name*	student initials

*Some students may have a 1,2, or 3 appended to the username if a duplicate name is in the district. If you are having trouble logging in with any of the above applications, drop by the library between 2:40 and 3:00 pm and we would be happy to help.

eResources for Elementary Students

School District 61 maintains an eResources page for elementary students. Many of these are being used to enrich learning in the classroom and are available for student use as home as well.

Home Connect

Home Connect is a feature of our Accelerated Reader program (grades 2 to 5) that allows you to follow your child's reading activity and progress from home. Ask your child for their Accelerated Reader username and password to access this great resource.

DestinyQuest and MyQuest

DestinyQues t is the online catalogue of the Torquay Library. If you exit DestinyQuest you will also be able to access Destiny Library Manager and a huge number of educational links on the homepage tab.

MyQuest is a safe and fun social networking resource for reading that is limited to grade 4 and 5 students enrolled at Torquay schoo and is accessed through the DestinyQuest site. Students follow what their friends are reading and recommend books to each other. Logon information can be obtained by visiting the Torquay library Monday to Friday form 2:40 to 3:00 pm.