Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society École Poirier Exploring the Lighthouse Division 3 2023-2024
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 2 SHERINGHAM POINT LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION SOCIETY Project Team (Change Canada Consultants Ltd.): Ian Fawcett (Project Manager) Kathleen Arnason (Project Coordinator) Bill Turner (Project Advisor) Commemorative Book designed and written by Ian Fawcett. SPLPS: John Walls (President) Contact: [email protected] Address: PO Box 1002, Sooke, BC V9Z 1J1 Website: http://sheringhamlighthouse.ca http://changecanadaconsultants.com Cover photo: Marcus Cover inset: Charlottte Back photo: Emily
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 3 Exploring the Lighthouse École Poirier Division 3 Contents The Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society........................................................................4 Exploring the Lighthouse............................................................................................................................ 5 Exploring the Lighthouse - The Program..................................................................................................6 A Brief History of the Lighthouse...............................................................................................................7 Exploring the Lighthouse - Reflecting What You See..............................................................................9 Exploring the Lighthouse - Telling Your Stories...................................................................................10 Photographs and Stories from the Students in Division 3 (Mr. Parson’s Class)..............................11 A BigThank You .........................................................................................................................................65 Raising Funds to Protect the Lighthouse..............................................................................................66 Unintended Consequences.......................................................................................................................67
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 4 The Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society In 2003, the Government of Canada declared that the historic Sheringham Point Lighthouse was no longer needed to ensure maritime safety in the Juan de Fuca Strait. Advances in technology meant that the Lighthouse could now be discarded — torn down, sold off for other uses or, simply, left to rot and eventually to fall apart. In response, a small group of neighbours gathered to form the Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society. They were determined that the Lighthouse, which had stood for almost 100 years as a symbol of their community, would not be lost. For the next twelve years, the Society’s volunteers worked extremely hard to fight for the Lighthouse’s protection, doing everything they could to raise awareness about the threat to their community heritage. They rallied their community, local businesses and other groups, lobbied and strategized with all levels of government, raised funds and, eventually, put forward a plan to take on the responsibility to care for and conserve the Lighthouse themselves. In 2015, the Society’s efforts were successful. The government agreed to transfer the property to the Society and also, at the same time, they officially designated Sheringham Point Lighthouse a “Canadian Heritage Lighthouse”. As the new owners and stewards, the Society worked for the next seven years to restore the Lighthouse to its former glory, and to make sure it will always be accessible for the public to enjoy and appreciate. The Lighthouse is now protected and is open to the public as a community heritage park.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 5 Children today have a greater range of opportunities open to them than at any time in recent history, and greater freedoms than ever before. Thriving in this chaotic environment requires an ability for all children to be able to find a strong foundation from which they can build their lives, achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. For most of us, that foundation starts with the family, and extends outward into the community. Just as a tree needs deep roots to grow tall and strong, so does a child draw nourishment and vitality from his or her own roots, from the comfort of belonging, from having a place to call home. Understanding and, in particular, experiencing their own connections to the people and places around them is invaluable for children in so many ways. Learning about their own and their community’s history provides a base from which they can explore their world and help them answer that most fundamental of questions: “How did this come to be?” Our history is not just an academic pursuit to be left to historians. It’s not just about dates and far-off locations, nor is it just about great battles, world-shaking events, the comings and goings of kings and queens and presidents. It’s also about the lives of the people who lived here before, their struggles and triumphs, their thoughts and ideas that nurtured their families, built their communities and shaped their world. It’s about the stories our grandfathers told us, and those from our neighbours. We all have stories in our lives and they are, in their way, as full of drama and intrigue as any of the great sagas of our history classes. It is our stories that shape us, that make us who we are. Our history – our heritage – is best lived and experienced, understood through the things we can see and touch and feel, and passed on in a way that warms our hearts and feeds our imaginations. It’s why we need to work hard to conserve, appreciate and celebrate our heritage — not just the castles and stately mansions, but the cottages and the old lighthouses as well. Those remnants of our past have stories to tell. “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” ~ Albert Einstein Exploring the Lighthouse École Poirier Division 3
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 6 ...The Program To help children in the local area strengthen their connections to their own community, we wanted to provide an opportunity for them to visit Sheringham Point Lighthouse, to learn about its history and operations, to appreciate its significance and understand why it is being conserved. It was also our hope to inspire them – and, through them, their families and friends – to take a personal interest in further exploring their community and helping to protect and celebrate their heritage and the future of the Lighthouse. We developed this short program, called “Exploring the Lighthouse”. This program has several parts: 1. History and Operations – we provide a short presentation outlining the history of the Lighthouse, and also talk about how lighthouses work and their role in maritime safety and community development. 2. Visit to the Lighthouse – the students visit the Lighthouse to see firsthand what it’s all about, and to experience its remarkable character and ambience. 3. Reflections – we ask the students to creatively express their impressions of the Lighthouse site by: • Taking photographs while they are at the site, focusing on the features that capture their attention/imagination. • Writing a story (either fictional or non-fiction) about a Lighthouse. 4. Commemorative Book - we compile the students’ photographs and stories into this commemorative book, which is being provided online to all the children, their families and the whole community. Exploring the Lighthouse It is the Society’s hope that we will be able to find the ongoing resources to make this project an annual event, and to make it available to all the elementary schools in the local area, with the result being that all children growing up in this part of the world will have the opportunity – through their visit to the lighthouse – to better understand and appreciate the community they call home. Focused in on the visit to the Lighthouse
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 7 A Brief History of the Lighthouse... Sheringham Point Lighthouse was built in 1912, and illuminated for the first time on September 30 of that year. The Lighthouse was built in response to the tragic wreck of the steamship SS Valencia, on January 22, 1906. En route from San Francisco to Victoria and Seattle, late at night and in rough weather, the Valencia missed the turn into the Strait of Juan de Fuca and steamed directly on to the rocks near Pachena Point. Of the 173 people aboard, 136 were lost. Creation of the Lighthouse began in 1911, with the purchase of 4 acres of land from Shirley resident Edwin Clark. The following year, the lighthouse tower was built, along with a small boathouse and a house for the lighkeeper and his family. The first lightkeeper, Eustace Arden, arrived in September 1912, and continued at the site until 1946. The light itself was a 3rd Order Fresnel Lens. Originally lit by oil lamps (and later by electric lamps), it was made up of many prisms which focused the light into a powerful beam that could be seen up to 25 km away. The lens Exploring the Lighthouse Under construction - 1912 Newly completed - ca 1912
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 8 rotated through a clockwork mechanism of pulleys and weights – each about180 kg – that had to be re-wound every three hours. Because of the size and weight of the lens, it was seated in a bed of liquid mercury, to allow it to turn without much friction. In 1925, a fog-alarm building was added to the site, and a new “diaphone” (two-tone) fog-horn was installed. Originally a wooden, peaked-roof building, constructed in front of the tower, this building was replaced in 1976 with the concrete block building that is still on site. The diesel engines that provided power for the site were also located in this building. A number of other structures were added to the site over the years, including radio towers and sheds, a fallout shelter (that was actually never used as such, but came to be used to grow mushrooms instead), other utility buildings and, in 1964, a new, more modern house for the Lightkeeper. During the 1980s, the Lighthouse was automated and it was finally destaffed in 1989 when the last lightkeeper left. Except for the tower and the engine room (fog-alarm building), all the other structures on site were taken down, or deliberately burned, to avoid vandalism. Left largely unattended for the next thirty years, the Lighthouse began to deteriorate and was in danger of being lost forever. Then, after many years of lobbying by the local community, in 2015, it was transferred to the Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society. It has now been restored to its former glory, and is open to the public as a community heritage park. ...A Brief History of the Lighthouse Exploring the Lighthouse Following construction of the fog alarm building - ca 1926 Following construction of the boat house - 1912
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 9 Exploring the Lighthouse “The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.” ~ Dorothea Lange, Photographer Reflecting what you see... Photography is a powerful tool for exploring the world around us. It causes us to focus more intently on what we are looking at, to look more closely, pay attention to the details, and take nothing for granted. It creates an intimate connection with the subject and with the environment that surrounds it. While it’s a very personal process, the end result is universal. To appreciate a photograph requires no ability to read, no language in common, no prerequisite level of education or life experience. Just an ability to see and to feel, and a willingness to participate. For this part of the program, we provided each student with a cell phone camera and some basic instruction in its use, as well as a brief overview of the art of photography. Then we asked them to take photographs while they were at the lighthouse, focusing on the things that caught their attention and/or their imagination. When we returned to the school later, each student chose his or her favourite photo, and explained why they chose it. There were lots of amazing photographs – creative and insightful! The following pages showcase their chosen photographs. Enjoy! “Photography represents the world we know, and suggests a world beyond what we can see. Creativity is the gap between perception and knowledge.” ~ Emmet Gowin, Photographer
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 10 Exploring the Lighthouse “Tell me the facts and I’ll learn. Tell me the truth and I’ll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever.” ~ An old First Nations proverb “If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.” ~ Rudyard Kipling, Author Telling your stories... Story-telling has always formed the underlying basis of human communication. Our stories are the ways that we connect ourselves to one another and to our communities. They help define who we are and where come from. Children naturally understand the power of story-telling, and we wanted to provide them with tools and strategies to explore and expand their own story-telling abilities, to share their own stories and to learn from others. Author Kathleen Arnason spoke to the students about the basic elements of creative writing, focusing on getting the children to explore their own feelings and values and to think about what is important and has meaning for them. Each student was asked to write a story (factual or fictional) about a lighthouse, incorporating what they had learned and what they had seen throughout the day. The following pages contain the results of that work, and they speak for themselves. Kathleen talks about the importance of storytelling and creativity. Ian tells the story about how the Lighthouse was built.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 11 Photographs and Stories from the Students in Division 3 (Mr. Parsons’ class) Exploring the Lighthouse
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 12 Alex’s Pages Alex’s Photo Selection: THE LIGHTHOUSE “I chose this photo because it reminds me of my visit to the lighthouse.”
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 13 Alex’s Pages (continued) FRED by Alex Once upon a time, there was a lighthouse named Fred. The lighthouse turned into a giant robot and booked a flight to Mexico. The plane burst into flames, and now it’s a lighthouse in Mexico. Then, a meteor crashed into the lighthouse. The lighthouse is now gone, dun dun dun. Six months later, some people came to rebuild the lighthouse. The lighthouse was delivered back to Canada. Then, Marcus and I came to the lighthouse and discovered a new Pokémon species called Boga Boga. It’s a fire type and resembles an eagle. It has laser eyes that deal 135 damage. We tried to catch it, but it flew away.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 14 Ayla’s Pages Ayla wasn’t able to join us when we visited the lighthouse, but if she had been there we think she’d have taken photos like this. It fits with her story. Ayla’s Photo Selection:
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 15 Ayla’s Pages (continued) LANI AND THE LIGHTHOUSE by Ayla Once upon a time, there was an ordinary girl named Lani. She loved writing stories. Her class was one of the lucky ones to go to the lighthouse. Lani was excited; she knew she would get a lot of inspiration for her stories. That afternoon, when Lani got home from school, she was overjoyed about the lighthouse trip and could barely sleep! The next morning, she scarfed down her breakfast, grabbed her bag, and shot out the door. When she arrived at her class, she was greeted by Michael, her best friend. “Hey!” said Michael. “Hi!” said Lani, “Are you excited about this lighthouse trip?” said Michael. “More than anything!” said Lani. HONK HONK “That must be the bus!” said Lani. “Let’s go!” said Michael. As they headed to the lighthouse on the noisy bus, all Lani could think about was her stories. Half an hour later, they arrived! Lani thanked the bus driver for the ride, then hopped off the bus. Michael followed behind. Lani stood in silence, breathing in the fresh air and hearing the birds chirping. There was a pleasant-looking old woman with a fuzzy purple scarf, half-circle glasses, a dress, and a messy bun. The instructor spoke first. “Now, everyone, what would you guys like to do first?” One kid yelled, “STORY!!” “Well, okay,” said the instructor. All the children walked towards the old woman, and she talked to them about story writing, which Lani loved. After the old woman finished, Lani had to go to the bathroom. So she asked if she could go. Anyway, the bathroom wasn’t that far away... or so she thought. Lani had been wandering up and down hills until she realized she was lost! Lani started to panic. She felt like the more she walked around, the more lost she felt. She started to cry. Then cont...
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 16 Ayla’s Pages (continued) she heard a little voice say “Hello?” Lani jumped up, startled. “Who’s there?!” She turned around and heard a voice coming from a tree. She felt the tree and heard the voice again. “Hey, watch it!” “Sorry,” said Lani. “Are you lost?” said the tree. “Y-yes.” “Well, I can help.” “You can?” said Lani. A few hours passed, and Lani was under the tree for shelter, but it started getting dark. Lani had a fear of the dark, so she just closed her eyes and felt rain sprinkle on her face as she fell asleep. The next morning, Lani woke to a pile of apples next to her. They looked so fresh. Lani realized they were from the tree! After all, Lani was starving, so she took a bite of one of the apples and oh boy, they were delicious. Lani knew that her family and friends were worried about her. The tree told her that there was a magical lake nearby, so Lani thanked the tree and went off to find the lake. Twenty minutes later, Lani had found the lake! She looked at the sign, and it read: “Lake of Your Desires.” Lani thought she could wish to be home, but it wouldn’t be that easy. You see, the lake wouldn’t just give in to your desires. It gave you something to HELP you. So Lani begged to go home, but nothing happened. She began to lose hope until, out of the corner of her eye, she saw a small wooden boat. The perfect size for her and her things. She climbed in the boat and found food, water, and waterproof tape? She also found a map! So she opened it and saw the route home! She was rowing home when she heard her name being called. It was Michael and her classmates! When she finally reached the shore, they were all waiting! Lani hugged Michael, and the teacher got her a towel and called up her mom. Her mom came and got her, and they went home. When they arrived home, all Lani could think about was the amazing story she was going to write! LANI AND THE LIGHTHOUSE...cont.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 17 BONUS PICS Photo by Finn JV Photo by Nolan
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 18 Ben’s Pages CLIFF “I chose this photo because it looks cool.” Ben’s Photo Selection:
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 19 Ben’s Pages (continued) BATTLE FOR THE LIGHTHOUSE by Ben INTRO: Once upon a time, there was a lighthouse keeper named Ben, who was trying to fend off a pirate invasion. The pirates were attempting to overrun Ben and his army of lighthouse keepers from all around the world. The lighthouse was heavily defended by a 20-foot-tall wall of steel. Ben’s main crew consisted of himself, Hunter, Charles, and Finn. “Ben was the smart one, Hunter was the other smart one, Charles was the other one, and Finn was the quiet one that knew too much.” THE BATTLE: The big battle was about to start. The crew loaded the cannons at the lighthouse and grabbed their 1 BILLION WATT FLASHLIGHTS OF DOOM, blinding the pirates. Finn inexplicably had some dynamite and blew up the ship. More ships emerged from the fog, but Ben turned off the big light, causing the ships to crash into rocks. Unfortunately, one ship remained—the captain’s ship, so large it caused a wave that took down the pike stands in seconds. THE END: Finn brought some dynamite and blew up the ship again. The captain, however, jumped out in the nick of time and punched Ben and his crew down to the ground. Ben prepared to fight, but the captain tickled his mustache and boasted about his sword of steel. Before he could continue, Finn blew him up again. The crew questioned the use of dynamite. THE END
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 20 Cassidy’s Pages TREE “I like this photo and I chose it because it’s a part of nature.” Cassidy’s Photo Selection:
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 21 Cassidy’s Pages (continued) ABOUT THE LIGHTHOUSE by Cassidy I went to Sheringham Point Lighthouse with my class on a field trip. The lighthouse is so tall; I like it tall. My favorite picture is of a tree because it is a part of nature and it is green, my favorite color. How I got to the lighthouse: I took the bus to Sheringham Point Lighthouse. I saw a beautiful wave; it was so big and it crashed.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 22 Charles’ Pages PACIFIC OCEAN “I chose this photo because looking at the ocean makes me feel like it’s my happy place.” Charles’ Photo Selection:
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 23 Charles’ Pages (continued) STORM AT THE LIGHTHOUSE by Charles One night, there was a huge thunderstorm. Umbrellas were flying away, trees were falling, but in the middle of it all, stood the Sheringham Lighthouse, holding up against the storm. As the hours passed, nobody could sleep, but then it happened—the lighthouse fell. The storm cleared up, and everybody gathered around to see the lighthouse in ruins. Nobody knew what to say, nobody knew what to do. They just sat there in silence, waiting and waiting. The lighthouse keeper sprinted out of his house towards the ruins, falling on his knees beside all the rubble. The next night, no one could sleep because of Tim, the lighthouse keeper. All night, he tried to rebuild the lighthouse, piece by piece, pillar by pillar. By the end of the night, he had reconstructed it, but not completely—the light had been shattered, and Tim had no spare light. The worst part was that it was the biggest one they had. The next day, Tim ordered a new light. It had become afternoon by the time it finally arrived. At noon, Tim replaced the light, and the lighthouse was complete.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 24 Charlotte’s Pages FOREST FANTASY “I chose this photo because I used a similar one last year.” Charlotte’s Photo Selection:
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 25 Charlotte’s Pages (continued) FOREST FANTASY by Charlotte Once, there were four fairies named Taylor, Willow, River, and Kayla. Taylor and Willow were twins, while Kayla was the oldest and River the middle child. Their parents had died five years ago, when Willow and Taylor were only five, River was 12, and Kayla was 13. Kayla, much like their mom, was really strict. Willow and Taylor had a special land called Terabithia, where there were bad humans that would kill fairies, leading to their parents’ deaths. One day, Taylor and Willow found themselves alone in the forest, despite being told to always go with either Kayla or River. They heard humans approaching and hid in the trees. Meanwhile, River went looking for them but couldn’t find them until she heard the humans. She hid with them, but they were soon captured and taken to Pennsylvania. They were then transported to the old Sheringham Lighthouse in Canada’s BC. Meanwhile, Kayla woke up from her nap and realized no one was home. She went looking for them but couldn’t find them anywhere. Using the tracker chips in their backs, she discovered they were in BC. She packed her bags and set off on the 200- hour flight to BC. Meanwhile, Willow, Taylor, and River were stuck in a cage in the lighthouse with nasty humans. River tried to break the cage but failed. Kayla found a baby fairy in a box in the ocean, but tragically, it died. She reached Vancouver Island and fed the baby before leaving it behind. She overheard River saying she didn’t like Kayla, which made her cry. Kayla unlocked the cage but left River inside to talk. Meanwhile, Willow and Taylor ended up on an unknown island, which they named Terabithia. They explored, built forts, and found animals. They returned to Victoria, grabbed food, and found a fairy car. After gathering food, they showed Kayla and River their island, and everyone put the food in a bin before going to sleep. THE END OF FOREST FANTASY!
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 26 Daulton’s Pages BLUE “I chose this photo because iI think it looks cool.” Daulton’s Photo Selection:
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 27 Daulton’s Pages (continued) THE FIELD TRIP by Daulton This was my first field trip with my new class. We visited the Sheringham Lighthouse to take photos. We took the school bus to get there. My favorite photo is of the ocean. It was my favorite because of the sunset. I also saw a whale. It was a good trip.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 28 Dexx’s Pages Dexx’s Photo Selection: THE LIGHTHOUSE “I chose this photo because the lighthouse is cool and it is tall, and I like the colour of it.”
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 29 Dexx’s Pages (continued) BONE VS JON LE BON by Dexx Bone was going on a field trip with someone who bullies him, Jon Le Bon. Bone and Jon Le Bon were climbing the stairs to the top of the lighthouse. Suddenly, Jon Le Bon pushed Bone off the stairs, and all of Jon Le Bon’s friends laughed at Bone. Later that day, they were by a cliff where there was cold water. Bone, seeking revenge, pushed Jon Le Bon into the water. Afterward, as they were looking at the big light and an air horn on the lighthouse, Jon Le Bon put spaghetti down Bone’s pants. Bone became furious and a fight ensued at the lighthouse. They were punching each other as they climbed to the top. When they reached the top, Bone pushed Jon Le Bon off the lighthouse, causing Jon Le Bon to sprain his wrist. Then, one of Jon Le Bon’s friends, Mr. Snarsons, intervened. Mr. Snarsons belly bumped Bone into the water, but Bone wasn’t finished. He shoved a bunch of burgers down Mr. Snarsons’ throat, causing him to explode. It became a showdown between Jon Le Bon and Bone. Bone grabbed a lamp and smashed it over Jon Le Bon’s head, breaking his neck. Jon Le Bon had to be rushed to the hospital, and Bone emerged as the victor. Jon Le Bon died. The end.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 30 Emily’s Pages FOREST FAIRIES “I chose this photo because I love the purple on the flowers.” Emily’s Photo Selection:
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 31 Emily’s Pages(continued) FOREST FAIRIES by Emily Once upon a time, there were four fairies: Lavender, Daisy, Cedar, and Sage. Sage was the oldest, she was 16; Cedar was the second oldest, she was 14; Lavender was the second youngest, she was 11; and Daisy was the youngest, she was 8. Their mother, Atlanta, was very strict; she never let them leave their little cottage because she didn’t want anyone to know they were fairies. They had many rules. For example, they all had to be in bed by 8:30 pm, and on weekends, they could only stay up till 9 pm, among many more rules. Now, let me tell you a bit about the fairies... Sage loved being in nature, but their mom would never let them be outside, so she would sneak out. She also loved cooking; she would always cook dinner. Cedar was kinda lazy; she would never be productive. She would just lay in her bed all day and watch TV. Lavender loved making sweet treats. She also loved to read. Daisy would always do crafts. She was very creative! Also, they were all homeschooled, so their mom would be their teacher. One week later… “Finally, we’re on spring break!!” said Cedar. “Okay, girls, go do your chores now,” said their mom. “But Mommmmm, we’re on spring breakkkk. I don’t wanna do my choresssss,” said Lavender. “I don’t care, go do them right now, Lavender. All of you, go do your chores.” So they all went to do their chores. Since Sage and Cedar were older, they had to do 3 chores. Sage’s chores were to clean the kitchen, clean her room, and tidy up the garden in the sunroom. Cedar’s chores were to fold the laundry, take the garbage to the garage, and sweep the living room. Since Lavender and Daisy were younger, they only had to do 2 chores. Lavender’s chores were to do the dishes and clean her room. Daisy’s chores were to clean her room and put her laundry away that cont...
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 32 Cedar folded. (45 minutes later…) “Girls! Time for dinner!” “Ok mom!” yelled the girls. They all came down for dinner. “Ooo, what’s for dinner?” said Cedar. “Chicken and rice,” said Atlanta. “Ugh, chicken and rice again, we had that yesterday!” said Cedar, as she groaned. “Yay! I love chicken and rice!” said Daisy. “Just eat your dinner, girls.” “Fine,” said the girls. Later that night, all the girls were asleep except for Daisy. Daisy was working on one of her crafts until she heard a big crash. “What was that?” She went to the front door to check it out. She heard someone! She quietly opened so her mom wouldn’t hear. She opened the door... and... there was another fairy! She looked about Lavender’s age, and she mumbled, “Oh my gosh! Another fairy!” She gasped and ran back in. “Girls! Girls!” said Daisy, only Lavender woke up. “Daisy…it’s 11 pm, what are you doing up so late? You’re supposed to be in bed. What happened? Are you okay?” “No! Well, I am.. BUT THERE’S ANOTHER FAIRY! SHE’S OUTSIDE NEAR THE SUNROOM!” said Daisy. “You were probably just dreaming,” said Lavender. “But I-” said Daisy. “JUST GO TO BED!” said Lavender. Daisy walked out of the room with a sad and mad face. She was frustrated that Lavender didn’t believe her. That night, Daisy didn’t go to bed until 1 am! That morning at breakfast, she was thinking, “Should I tell everyone what I saw last night?” And then all of a sudden, “I have something to tell you all,” she said. “What is it, honey?” said Atlanta. “We-well I uh la-last night I saw another f-fairy…” “YOU SAW WHAT?!?” said Atlanta in an angry voice. “A fairy…” as Daisy mumbled. “So you went outside?!?! Without my permission???” she said. “Y-yes, but that’s only because I heard a huge crash!” said Daisy. “Um, okay, so what did she look like?” said Atlanta. “Well, she looked about Lavender’s age, green eyes, blonde hair,” she said. They had a huge conversation about this whole “fairy thing,” then a few hours later… “UMM, YOU GUYS,” said Sage. “What is it?” said everyone. “Look...” It said on the news that there were some investigators coming down to the lighthouse (which is where their cottage is) because they saw the fairy that Daisy described she saw Emily’s Pages(continued) cont... LANI AND THE LIGHTHOUSE...cont.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 33 Emily’s Pages(continued) last night! “Oh no, we have to get out of here,” said Atlanta. “But where will we go?” Cedar said. “I don’t know, honey,” said Atlanta in a sad voice. “Okay, girls, go pack, we leave in a couple of hours,” Atlanta said. A couple of hours later, they were all done packing. They left and they saw the other fairy that Daisy saw! They left and went far away; they basically just followed the other fairies. About an hour later, they arrived and... “WOW!” said all of the girls. It was a fairy village! There were a ton of different places! There was a mall, a grocery store, a community hall, houses, cottages, and more! “What is this place?” said Lavender. And then they saw a sign that said “WELCOME TO FAIRY VILLAGE!” “Fairy village!” said Daisy. There were fairies everywhere. Then they ran into the mayor. “Hi there! Welcome to Fairy Village! I’m Sandy, the mayor!” “Oh, um, hi, nice to meet you. I’m Atlanta and these are my daughters, Sage, Cedar, Lavender, and Daisy!” said Atlanta. “Awesome, hi, girls!” “Hi!” said the girls. “Well, since you’re new, let’s find you all a house!” said Sandy. “That would be amazing, thank you!” After a few days, they found a perfect house. And then a month later, they were all settled in! They were all happy, and eventually, they made a few friends! They were super happy with their new house, friends, and mayor! And they all lived happily ever after. THE END! LANI AND THE LIGHTHOUSE...cont.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 34 Finn JV’s Pages Finn’s Photo Selection: GROUP PHOTO “I like this photo because I made it look so cool.”
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 35 Finn JV’s Pages (continued) LEARNING AT THE LIGHTHOUSE by Finn I went to the Sheringham Lighthouse with my class and Ms. Little’s class. We learned how to make a story from a person who has made three for kids.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 36 Finn M’s Pages OLDEN DAYS “I like this photo because it reminds me of what we learned, and because it’s cool.” Finn’s Photo Selection:
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 37 LIGHTHOUSE by Finn Finn M’s Pages (continued) Once upon a time, there were three monsters that lived at a lighthouse. Their names were Bob, Bob, and Bob. They were in the shape of a box, pretty small, and strong. During the day, they hid in the water so they wouldn’t be seen by fishermen. At night, they hunted anything that was living and loved to destroy anything they could see. They also hunted in the water during the day because they were always hungry. One day, some teens went to the lighthouse at night. As they were walking down, they saw the Bobs and screamed. The Bobs noticed them. After that day, the teens were never seen again, so they shut down the lighthouse. That night, when the Bobs came out and found no one there, they got an idea. The next night, no one was there again. Once the Bobs noticed that the lighthouse was shut down, they pretended to leave but came back the next day. It worked. The lighthouse got reopened, but the cops saw them come back and were prepared. On that day, they made some traps. That night, the Bobs came out, and bam! The traps shut in a flash, and now they are locked up. The end.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 38 Hunter’s Pages THE WAVE “I chose this photo because iIt reminds me of a flowing river..” Hunter’s Photo Selection:
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 39 Hunter’s Pages (continued) THE WARP by Hunter Characters: Hunter, Travis, Thomas It all started when Elon Musk went to the moon. And when he was coming back, an alien got on the ship. He didn’t notice until he got back, and it came out of the ship and ran into the Sheringham Lighthouse. The only way to get in was through the top. We tried to get through the door, but it was locked. We got a crane and went to the top. We broke the window and got in. There was a strange liquid, it was green. The alien was gone, but we got sucked in. Inside, there was a basketball court. They said if we wanted to go home, we had to beat them. We agreed. In the first half, it was ten to two, so we knew we had to step it up. In the second half, it was ten to thirteen. Then I got three more goals, and we were winning. There were ten seconds left, I shot, and I made it! WE WON! We can go home. THE END!!!
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 40 Isaac’s Pages MEMORIES “I chose this photo because I remember sitting at that spot when I was 7 years old.” Isaac’s Photo Selection:
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 41 Isaac’s Pages (continued) LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT by Isaac When I went to the lighthouse with my class, there was a giant tornado, and then the lighthouse turned into a monster. When the lighthouse turned into a monster, everybody started running, hiding, and crying. Some people were trying to defeat the monster.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 42 Julie’s Pages SHERINGHAM LIGHTHOUSE “I like this photo because I like the lighthouse.” Julie’s Photo Selection:
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 43 SHERINGHAM LIGHTHOUSE by Julie Julie’s Pages (continued) One day, my friends and I went to the Sheringham Lighthouse for a field trip. We got there on the school bus. I sat with my best friend, Lori. When we arrived, it looked nice. But it was scary, because I felt like I was going to fall off the cliff. But I didn’t fall. I did slip and fall, but I was okay. It smelled like the ocean and seaweed.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 44 Landen’s Pages Landen’s Photo Selection: Landen wasn’t able to be with us when we went to the lighthouse. But if he had been, we think he’d have taken photographs like this. It reminds us of a his story.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 45 ZOMBIES AT THE LIGHTHOUSE by Landen Landen’s Pages (continued) One time, I went to the lighthouse with my mom. We got there, and I needed to take a big pee. When I got out, my mom was not there. I looked for my mom in the forest. I saw people, so I went to see who it was. There were zombies running at me. I saw that they were running at me, so I ran up the lighthouse stairs. I got to the top and saw that the zombies were running up the stairs. I jumped in the water, and the zombies stopped chasing me. I saw an island, so I got on the island. There was a lake. I went to get some water. I got some water, but I saw that there were sharks in the water. Then I saw my mom in the water, but she was a zombie, and I got eaten in the end.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 46 Lori’s Pages LIGHTHOUSE BLUE OCEAN “I like this photo because you can see the reef. You can see the blue ocean. I love that I got the fence in it. I think the grass and rocks look gorgeous.” Lori’s Photo Selection:
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 47 Lori’s Pages (continued) THE HOUSE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE by Lori CHAPTER 1: THE TRIP TO THE LIGHTHOUSE One day, four teenagers, Lilly, Jackson, Jeff, and Abby, decided to go somewhere. Lilly, who was 17 and could drive anywhere within the community, suggested they go to the lighthouse after getting ice cream. “Let’s go get ice cream and go to the lighthouse!” Abby suggested. “Hmmm, sure,” agreed the others. They grabbed their bags and headed to the car. On the way, they stopped at a candy shop that also sold chips and ice cream. After grabbing all their stuff, they drove to the lighthouse. After 25 minutes, they arrived and set up a picnic on the grass to eat their lunches and snacks. As they enjoyed the beautiful day, they noticed a random house in the distance and decided to check it out. CHAPTER 2: THE MYSTERY HOUSE The lady at the house invited the teens inside for a cup of hot chocolate. They explored the house while she made their drinks and came across an old picture of a sailor. Lilly touched the picture frame, which was covered in dust. She asked the lady about the picture, and the lady offered to tell them the whole story. As they sat down with their hot chocolate, the lady explained that the picture was of her grandfather, who was a sailor. She shared how he tragically died in a boat accident, leading them to build the lighthouse. Mrs. Robins, as she introduced herself, invited them to go check out the lighthouse. CHAPTER 3: THE BROKEN LIGHTHOUSE As they approached the lighthouse, they noticed it was crumbling and cracking. Panicked, they ran outside as parts of it began falling apart. Mrs. Robins exclaimed, “Oh no! The lighthouse is falling apart!” They quickly called for help, and an officer arrived to assess the situation. It took a month to repair the lighthouse, and Mrs. Robins thanked them for their help. If it weren’t for the teenagers, the lighthouse wouldn’t be standing to this day. THE END
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 48 Marcus’ Pages TOWER OF LIGHT “I chose this photo because it’s a picture of the lighthouse and I edited it to make it look better.” Marcus’ Photo Selection:
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 49 HI, THE LIVING LIGHTHOUSE by Marcus Marcus’ Pages (continued) This is Hi, the living lighthouse. Hi lives on a small island not too far away from the shore. He loves the cold ocean breeze. One day, a whale washed up on the shore of the island. Hi put him back in the water, and they became friends. When Hi asked the whale its name, it said its name was Josh. A few days later, Hi started to rust, so Josh tried to clean the rust off, but it didn’t work. They kept trying, but nothing they tried worked. The next day, Josh went to the mainland to try and find help. When Josh got to the mainland, he heard a fishing rod splashing into the water. When he looked over, he saw a fisherman. The fisherman’s name was Kevin. Kevin agreed to help, so he climbed up on Josh’s back, and Josh took Kevin to Hi. When they got there, Kevin started cleaning up Hi, and a few weeks later, Kevin finished. Hi looked like he was just built. Kevin visited often, and they decided to build a house for Kevin. The next time Kevin visited, Hi and Josh surprised Kevin with the house, and he loved it. They lived happily ever after. THE END! :)
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 50 Mason’s Pages OCEAN VIEW “I like this photo because of the rocky ocean view.” Mason’s Photo Selection: