THE FRANCES COMPTON LIBRARY
  • Home
  • Library Login
  • Margin
  • Research Tools
    • Any Questions
    • APA Referencing
    • ClickView
    • Epic
    • Google Highlights
    • JSTOR
    • NZ Websites
    • Databases >
      • Encyclopaedias & Dictionaries
    • Subject Help >
      • Extended Essay - IB Students
      • Commerce
      • Drama & Dance
      • Māori >
        • Matariki
        • Te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi
  • Resources
    • Staff Professional Development
    • Auckland Libraries
    • Resources for Writers
    • Audiobooks
    • E-Books
Picture

Research Springboard

To help get you started on your topic, below are some reliable websites and databases. 

EPIC - a compilation of databases for NZ students
Username: cuthberts Password: 42cuthberts 
  • Britannica School Middle​
  • World History - this can be a little overwhelming, so try searching for something in particular. 'Ancient Greece' is a great start.
  • DK- Find Out! - An interactive learning hub

After finding information through EPIC, check the information against another site like:
  • Ancient History Encyclopedia: ancient.eu
  • The British Museum: britishmuseum.org
  • The Olympic Museum: olympics.com/ioc/ancient-olympic-games 
  • Encyclopaedia Britannica: britannica.com/
  • Ancient Olympics: https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_greek_olympics.php'
  • Daily Life in Ancient Greece: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zc8yb9q#zmm2m39
  • Ancient Olympics: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z4q3bqt#zw66trd
  • National Geographic: education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/resource-library-ancient-greece/?q=&page=1&per_page=25 ​
Bonus content: Educational Videos
​Clickview - a compilation of videos created by teachers for students
To login use your MyCollege details and search for 'Ancient Greece'. 

Please note: Books from the National Library, Auckland Libraries and our Collection on this topic will be library use only.
​

Services

Print, digital and audiovisual loans
Reader's advisory services
Reference queries
Research
Print and copying facilities
Individual, group and class lessons

Contact

St Cuthbert's College Libraries
122 Market Road, Epsom
Auckland 1051

Tel: +64 9 520 4159
[email protected]

Hours

Term Time
Monday to Friday
​8am - 4.30pm

Closed on Public Holidays
© COPYRIGHT ST CUTHBERT'S COLLEGE, 2026. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • Home
  • Library Login
  • Margin
  • Research Tools
    • Any Questions
    • APA Referencing
    • ClickView
    • Epic
    • Google Highlights
    • JSTOR
    • NZ Websites
    • Databases >
      • Encyclopaedias & Dictionaries
    • Subject Help >
      • Extended Essay - IB Students
      • Commerce
      • Drama & Dance
      • Māori >
        • Matariki
        • Te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi
  • Resources
    • Staff Professional Development
    • Auckland Libraries
    • Resources for Writers
    • Audiobooks
    • E-Books