Oatley Public School's Jump Rope for Heart Fundraiser

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-107838

Hansard session: Fifty-Seventh Parliament, First Session (57-1)

Oatley Public School's Jump Rope for Heart Fundraiser

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley)

—Speaker, I rise to acknowledge the great work of Oatley Public School students in their fundraising efforts for the Heart Foundation's Jump Rope for Heart Initiative. Jump Rope for Heart is a physical activity program for schools, which aims to encourage a positive attitude towards exercise, healthy eating and heart health. Skipping is a great way to engage children in a non‑competitive physical activity, and this is an important way to combat heart, stroke and blood vessel disease. Oatley Public School have been great supporters of Jump Rope for Heart, with students raising over $2,000 so far for the National Heart Foundation. On Friday the 30th of August, the school held a 'Jump Off,' where all students had the opportunity to skip for half an hour – a great way to have some fun, and achieve their daily exercise. I would like to acknowledge Oatley Public School students and staff who have taken the time to participate in the initiative and raise funds for this fantastic cause.