Pupils at Linwood Intermediate chose a local landmark, the Linwood Cemetery, as the focus of their ‘big idea’.

Highlighting the poor condition of graves and headstones, vandalism, graffiti, broken footpaths, weeds and the generally run-down state of the historical community site, the Linwood Intermediate pupils suggested the Council should make a commitment to give the Cemetery a facelift. Hearing these concerns from the pupils, the Hagley-Ferrymead Community Board agreed to promote them within Council with the hope that remedial maintenance of the Cemetery could be carried out.