Healthy Heroes

Healthy heroes stems from an initiative by the Rotary Club of Wellington North and has been adopted by Rotary Clubs in District 9940 and 9970. The role of a Rotary Club entails approaching and working with schools to introduce the programme and cover the modest cost of programme materials.

 

Studies show that 31% of New Zealand children are overweight or obese, and this is carried through to adulthood. As a result obesity related illnesses are on the increase, and health costs are mounting.  Healthy Heroes challenges children 8 – 12 years to complete five daily tasks on five days out of seven for a period of 9 weeks. The challenges relate to physical activity, healthy eating, adequate sleep, mind stretching and helping others. The aim is to build healthy habits that will last a lifetime.

 

While the point of contact is the school it is implemented at home and parents /caregivers record results online or by the school who keep a register of participants, and their performance each week. The Rotary Club's role is to support the school.

 

Website: www.healthyheroes.org.nz