Many risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) such as high blood pressure (BP), obesity, lack of exercise and diabetes begin developing during childhood. Helping children build heart-healthy habits early plays a key role in preventing these risks at a later stage of their lives.
We believe that empowering the young with practical, age-appropriate heart health knowledge is essential to long-term prevention. Through Heart Heroes Programmes, we support schools by spreading heart health knowledge in simple, relevant and actionable ways.
Every school may choose one of the following programmes annually:
All programmes share the same core objectives towards preventing cardiovascular diseases. To ensure fair access, schools may register for one programme type per year.
Optional Extension for School Staff: Staff Outreach Programme*
Objective:
To educate and equip school staff with the essential knowledge of blood pressure monitoring and practical tips to maintain a healthy heart.
Schools that enrol for a student programme may also extend heart health education to their staff members through either of the following:
Your school will be eligible for up to 3 complimentary blood pressure monitors, when you enrol for any of the above programmes, subject to availability.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Optional Extension for Families: Family Outreach @ BP Initiative
Objective:
To encourage students to take an active role as heart health ambassadors by promoting blood pressure awareness and healthy habits within their families.
Schools that enrol for the BP Initiative @ Schools may also extend learning beyond the classroom through the following:
Participation in this extension allows students to put what they have learnt to use in their daily life.
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👉 For full programme details, please download the Programme Handbook below.
Primary School: SHF Programme Handbook 2026 for Primary School
Secondary School/Tertiary: SHF Programme Handbook 2026 for Secondary School
👉 To register, click the respective Primary or Secondary School poster below!
Contact
For any enquiries, please email us at bp_initiative@heart.org.sg or call us at:
Primary Schools: 6321 8651 (Johanna)
Secondary Schools/Tertiary: 6354 9365 (Niki)