In an impressive lesson in volunteering, a group of Wellington Point State High School students have cleaned up several grave sites at Cleveland Cemetery.
The students attended the Redland City Council-managed cemetery this month as part of their social studies for school.
Mayor Jos Mitchell said Cleveland Cemetery monumental stonemason Allan Batstone volunteered his time to teach the students about grave maintenance.
“Mr Batstone supervised their work on cleaning seven graves that had been affected by a nearby leopard tree,” she said.
“I really commend these students for their initiative and dedication to the work that they carried out and the respect that they showed.”
Division One Councillor Wendy Boglary said that after studying various projects at school, the students agreed the volunteer cemetery work would be a meaningful contribution to the community.
Division Two Councillor Peter Mitchell said the students’ actions not only demonstrated a sense of community spirit but also served as a reminder of the importance of honouring our past.
