Glenroy Public was a skipping school in the right ways last week when children took part in Jump Rope for Heart.
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About 200 pupils spent Friday having fun with skipping activities to raise almost $800 for the Heart Foundation.
Coordinator Jessica Milham said the pupils used the last day of term to take turns at different skipping stations, such as using a long rope and potato sack races.
Every child, including a girl in a wheelchair, participated.
Miss Milham said the school was committed to supporting children to be more physically active.
“The students couldn’t wait to show off their skipping skills and we are proud of their fundraising efforts that will be used to fight heart disease for the Heart Foundation," she said.
“Through Jump Rope for Heart, students learn that being active can be great fun and hopefully keep the healthy habits they learn through the program with them for life.”
Heart Foundation chief executive officer Mary Barry congratulated the school.
