Low Tide Day
Ninety Grade 8 and 9 students eagerly participated in the 10th annual "Low Tide Day" in Cowichan Bay. Low Tide Day is an international event with communities around the world celebrating the same low tide on the same day. We gathered at Kil-Pah-Las Beach and worked in teams to clean and pick-up garbage and debris from the shores and estuary. It was real eye-opener for all! Following the hard work and effort, the crews returned to the beach for a well-deserved barbecue and live entertainment. The goal of the day was to celebrate the beauty of the seashore and raise awareness of our inter-tidal environment. "One tide, on one day, around the world…because we all live downstream." Shawnigan Lake students should be proud of their contribution and hard work. Cowichan Bay is looking good!
– Val Donahue, Grade Eight Program (photos by Julianne H.)