Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 51 Mason’s Pages (continued) Mason wasn’t able to join us in writing a story, so we’ve included a couple more of his photos.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 52 Nolan’s Pages RPG “I don’t know why I chose this photo, I just liked it.” Nolan’s Photo Selection:
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 53 Nolan’s Pages (continued) THE LIVING LIGHTHOUSE by Nolan Today, we’re having a field trip to the Sheringham Lighthouse. When we arrive, we do some work and then go play. I notice a face peeking out of the gra... (Switch to Chat GPT mode) MY EXPERIENCE AT THE SHERINGHAM LIGHTHOUSE WITH DIV 3 I got to use a phone and took a very pretty picture of the water hitting the rocks. I added a cool frame to it. Also, I got to learn how to write properly. I really liked the ocean view from the lighthouse, and even the bus ride there and back was enjoyable. I got to socialize while having fun taking pictures, which seemed really awesome in my opinion. MY STORY From the depths of the water, there was a mythical creature called the Waterwind, a creature that roamed the depths of the ocean. Its head was 50 ft tall, and its jaw was 60 ft long. This giant beast had roamed the earth for billions of years. It’s said that the Waterwind and Cthulhu had been the same species; the difference was Waterwind could control the wind, thunder, and sea. Looking at it sealed a curse like no other. The Waterwind shall wake up and come out of the sea, stepping forward to the lighthouse, and with its giant arms crushing it, killing everything in the area. Then it shall shoot a beam of lightning out of its chest, the clouds shall turn black, lightning shoots from the clouds everywhere. The Waterwind shall then go back into its sleep until the next soul dooms the land again. But until then, the Waterwind rests cont...
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 54 in the depths of the ocean in a cave till it rises again, even more powerful. 20 years later… One fateful day, the tales of this Waterwind had grown worldwide, but then some kids tried to summon the Waterwind. But when they tried, nothing happened. 30 seconds later, a growl that was so loud it damaged eardrums, the creature had been woken up. But this wasn’t Waterwind; it was Cthulhu, the world eater. The humans had been missing for 10 years. The kids were found 5 years later, beheaded and decayed. (The Cthulhu tale) From the creation of the Earth, there were two beings: the angels and a beast that swallowed planets. Its name haunts anyone who speaks of it or stares at the creature. This beast was 1000 feet tall and lived at the Mariana Trench. With its creation came a gruesome curse, for if this beast was woken up, the destruction of the world would be inevitable. Even looking at Cthulhu would kill you. This creature was feared by even the gods, feared for its curse, for even the Gods couldn’t stop Cthulhu’s wrath. For it would destroy everything in sight if woken up. Cthulhu would rain terror upon this planet, for it is destroying planets after being woken up. So Cthulhu would go from planet to planet, sleeping until its curse destroys everything in the cosmic web. (THE END) (Switch back to me mode) ...ss, so I run away. Then, I see another face behind a tree in the forest. But when I trip, the face disappears, and I scrape my leg, causing it to bleed. Suddenly, I see another face, and then I black out… to be continued. THE LIVING LIGHTHOUSE...cont. Nolan’s Pages (continued)
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 55 BONUS PICS Photo by Dexx Photo by Julie
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 56 Roland’s Pages LIGHTHOUSE SPECTACULAR “I chose this photo because it has a good view.” Roland’s Photo Selection:
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 57 Roland’s Pages (continued) BONE VS NERD by Roland Nerd and Bone are on a field trip to the lighthouse when they start punching each other, eventually falling into the water. Suddenly, a giant squid appears and attacks them. However, Jon Le Bon intervenes, but he falls off the lighthouse and lands on a rock, spraining his ankle. Unable to walk, Dexx grabs Jon Le Bon and pushes him off the lighthouse, causing him to sprain his wrist. The cold weather leads to frostbite, and Jon Le Bon’s head falls off. Ultimately, they all meet their demise. THE END.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 58 Thomas’ Pages Thomas wan’t able to join us on this project, but if he had been able to visit the lighthouse with us we think he would have taken some photos like these. Thomas’ Photo Selections:
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 59 Thomas’ Pages (continued)
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 60 Thor’s Pages LIGHTHOUSE ROCKS “I chose this photo because I think it’s a nice picture.” Thor’s Photo Selection:
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 61 GIANT WATER BEAR VS GIANT SQUID by Thor Thor’s Pages (continued) The Sooke Water Bears were climbing the Sheringham Lighthouse when suddenly the enemy, the Squid, grabbed one of the Water Bears by the foot and dragged him underwater. A fierce battle ensued between the two creatures. Then, a nerd joined the fight. The nerd managed to defeat the squid, leaving only the Water Bear and the nerd in the battle. The nerd punched the Water Bear in the face, causing significant harm. The Water Bear attempted to fight back, but the nerd proved to be too strong. With a powerful headbutt, the nerd continued to dominate the Water Bears. Despite their efforts, the Water Bears were no match for the strength of the nerd. With a final kick, the nerd defeated all of the Water Bears, emerging as the ultimate victor.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 62 Travis’ Pages OCEAN RIVER “I chose this photo because it reminds me of a river.” Travis’ Photo Selection: THE GEM by Travis Once upon a time, two friends named Travis and Hunter were hiking in a forest near the ocean. As they explored, they stumbled upon a lighthouse and decided to investigate. To their surprise, the door was unlocked, so they ventured inside. Climbing up the stairs, they encountered a button, which they curiously pressed. Suddenly, they heard a noise and discovered a sign challenging them to complete a game to find the first clue of the Gem. Intrigued, they pressed the button again, triggering another noise, louder this time. Descending cont...
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 63 Travis’ Pages (continued) the stairs, they found themselves on a basketball court, where an Orca and a Pirate Skeleton awaited them. Despite initial disbelief, the friends agreed to play. As the game progressed, they faced formidable opponents but managed to secure victory. Receiving a clue hinting at a shipwreck, they searched for scuba gear but eventually decided to dive without it. Travis encountered an obstacle underwater and injured his foot, losing the key to the treasure chest in the process. Despite the setback, Hunter retrieved the key and unlocked the chest, finding the next clue. Following the map, they reached an old shack in the forest, where they discovered the Gem. Suspicious, they refrained from touching it and instead investigated further, finding clues hidden in the surroundings. Using an x-ray phone, they uncovered another clue inside the Gem and decided to retrieve it. However, their quest was interrupted by a giant THE GEM...cont. bear chasing them. Seeking refuge in a cave, they encountered giant bats before uncovering the clue’s message directing them to Cape Flattery Lighthouse. Despite their fear, they rented a boat and set off, only to encounter a kraken on the way. In a desperate move, they jumped into the water and managed to escape to safety. Arriving at Cape Flattery Lighthouse, they followed the instructions, inserting the clue into a hole, which revealed a hidden door. Venturing inside, they found a teleporter, which they bravely entered. Emerging in the basement of the Sheringham Lighthouse, they finally discovered the Gem and safely retrieved it. Returning home, they displayed the Gem in a museum, marking the end of their extraordinary adventure.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 64 “I’ll be visiting Sheringham Point Lighthouse this summer. How about you?” Check out the website for directions (that’s driving directions, not swimming): https://sheringhamlighthouse.ca/the-lighthouse-2/visit-thelighthouse-site/site-map/
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 65 Exploring the Lighthouse A Big Thank-You And finally, but most of all, we want to thank Principal Tess Vally and teachers Lynelle Ridewood, Kevin Pearson, Zach Thompson and Mikayla Little, and in particular the students at École Poirier for making this project so enjoyable. We want to thank Tom Harris - Telus, for donating the cellphone cameras for the students to use. Without this support, the program would not have been possible. This project was carried out by the Society’s partners: Change Canada Consultants Ltd. Our thanks to them: Ian Fawcett (coordinator & photographer), Kathleen Arnason (author and story-teller) and Bill Turner (for helping develop and implement the program). This project was conducted in partnership with the National Trust for Land & Culture (BC), who provided technical assistance and equipment throughout the project. Our thanks also to SPLPS volunteers for helping at the site and with the setup of the program, and to the Society’s members and supporters who provided the financing for the program. Our thanks to the District of Sooke for providing a Community Grant to help finance the program.
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 66 Exploring the Lighthouse Raising Funds to Protect the Lighthouse And finally, something a little different... Just like our heritage...don’t discard it, look again! Projects such as the protection and restoration of Sheringham Point Lighthouse depend upon the generosity of people who care about what we are trying to accomplish, and who want to help. Much of the funding for this project so far has been provided by individuals who have stepped forward to make a donation. However, in order to ensure that the Lighthouse can be well cared for in the future, and to enable us to continue providing educational opportunities at the Lighthouse - such as this program - we need to raise additional funds. Can you help? We have set up a fundraising page on the Society’s website to make it easy to donate (all donations over $10.00 will receive a charitable tax receipt). You can find it at: https://sheringhamlighthouse.ca/get-involved-2/make-a-donation/ THANK YOU! Anyone who takes photographs knows that things don’t always turn out as planned. A click at the wrong time, a shake of the camera or a wrong setting can produce something entirely unintended. Often, the results of these situations are simply discarded. But sometimes, with a bit of luck, and with a willingness to look again with a fresh eye and an open mind, the results can be startling. We’ve collected a number of the images created by the children during their visit to the lighthouse that didn’t quite turn out as intended, but that struck us as beautiful abstract images nontheless. We’ve called this collection “UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES”, and we hope they will inspire you to look again at our heritage treasures like Sheringham Point Lighthouse, and make a donation to help us ensure its conservation. Take a look at these few samples on the next page, we think you’ll be amazed!
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 67 “Unintended Consequences”
Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society Page 68 www.sheringhamlighthouse.org “A Lighthouse is a beacon of hope; a symbol of human solidarity.” Gary Geddes BC poet & author