Jindalee State School’s Jump Rope for Heart journey

12 Mar 2026

The program winning over classrooms across Australia

For teachers wondering whether the program fits into a busy school schedule, Jindalee’s experience shows exactly why thousands of schools continue to register.

We spoke with Jindalee’s HPE Teacher & Sports Coordinator after their time running the program in 2025 and their very special visit from Skipping World Champ, Luke Boon.Here’s what they had to say:

It’s easy to run, even for first time coordinators!


One of the biggest concerns teachers have is workload. According to Jindalee’s HPE Teacher & Sports Coordinator, getting started is simple:

The online portal is so easy to navigate. It’s quick and easy for our school to register and we receive support the whole way through.”

Jump Rope for Heart is designed to be hassle-free, with a teacher portal that’s packed with resources including:

  • Ready-made lesson plans
  • Promotional templates
  • Jump Off Day planning tools
  • Health education resources

It builds school community

Beyond physical activity, Jindalee State School noticed meaningful social benefits:

Students really lifted each other up. Some become peer tutors helping friends learn the basics.”

Jump Rope for Heart encourages teamwork, inclusivity and shared goals, helping schools strengthen community. You can set up a fundraising goal for your school and get your Heart Heroes working towards it together!

Group of happy kids skipping and walking in the sun

It fits into any school schedule

Jump Rope for Heart can fit anywhere into your school’s calendar.

“You can make it as big or small as you like. It can be a lunchtime club, part of PE, or completely student led.”

Jump Rope for Heart works because schools can run it their way. Pick a term, narrow down the dates and get your Heart Heroes skipping on a schedule that suits you.

 

The celebration makes it unforgettable

Jump Rope for Heart gives teachers repeated opportunities to witness visible growth. Not only in skipping ability, but in persistence, resilience and self-belief.

At Jindalee State School, words weren’t just excitement. They’re confidence in action:

The best feedback I received Is when students run over to say, ‘Look at what I can do! I’ve just learnt this new skill, watch me’ “

At the end of the program, schools also get the chance to finish with a Jump Off Day. Which is a celebration of your school’s Heart Heroes and everything they’ve achieved.

as skipping instruct smiling and having fun with his class of kids

Win incredible rewards just by signing up

We have lots of goodies to give away and upon registering, your school gets the chance to win.

Jindalee State School won a ‘Money can’t buy experience’ with skipping world champion, Luke Boon. Here is what they had to say:

“The kids went wild! The students were in absolute awe of his incredible skill. It was such a fun day. And to top it all off, every student left with a sticker or a prize. They were raving about it for days!”

Keen to join in on the action?