During term three, students from Gloucester Public have been enthusiastically skipping during their playtimes, sport lessons, in morning assemblies and in workshops.  

They have joined hundreds of schools across the country in Heart Foundation Jump Rope for Heart, the largest and most recognised fund-raising and physical activity program for young people.

“It’s a fantastic initiative for schools to be involved in - it’s great for confidence, strength, coordination, teamwork skills, cardiovascular health and fitness and heart health knowledge,” coordinator Debbie Howland said.

The program educates families, school communities and students about the importance of keeping their hearts healthy through regular physical activity and balanced nutrition.

With 25 per cent of Australian students considered either overweight or obese, it is more important than ever for students to get involved in physical activity at school.

The Heart Foundation Jump Rope for Heart program is one of the longest-running physical activity programs in Australian schools.  

Since the program started in 1983, more than 95 per cent of all Australian schools, involving over eight million school children, have participated in this fun and active program.

The final amount raised is yet to be fully tallied, but on funds brought in already, it will be more than $6500 which is a wonderful result for the Heart Foundation.

Well done Gloucester Public.