In the second half of this term, the students will learn a range of skipping skills. While they are learning these skills, the importance of regular exercise, good nutrition and being a non-smoker for heart health will also be emphasised.

On Friday 13th June, we will be holding our Jump-Off Day for Jump Rope for Heart. This is a fundraiser that we hold every two years. The money raised will go to the Heart Foundation to help fight heart disease. Your child may also be eligible for a prize as a thank you for his/her fundraising efforts.

Students will be able to log in to https://www.jumprope.org.au/fundraisers/penrith-anglican-college-2025 and register on the Heart Foundation website to pledge donations. They can ask relatives and friends to sponsor them to help raise money for this very worthwhile cause. Please make sure that you write your child’s christian name, surname and also the name of their class when registering online. This will make it easier for us to distribute the correct prizes to the correct students once the prizes have been sent to us. Students will be given the fundraising forms this week to take home. Donations are online only. 

On Friday 13th June, students in Years K-2 will be participating in our Jump Off during Period 1 and 2. Students in Years 3-6 will be participating in the Jump Off during Period 3 and 4. Students in Pre K will participate in their own Jump Off at a time advised by Pre K staff.

Thank you for your support in joining us in the fight against heart disease and registering your child for Jump Rope for Heart.  By participating in Jump Rope for Heart, your child will greatly help the Heart Foundation raise vital funds as well as assist us in spreading the message that physical activity & exercise are vital to promoting heart health.                               

Sue Munce

Jump Rope for Heart Coordinator