Unfortunately an injured hamstring meant Mr Abercrombie wasn't able to take part in the skipping himself, but he still managed to give a few words of advice and help turn some ropes.
"It's a great thing to be involved in, helping kids be fit and healthy, something that's obviously important in my line of work and lifestyle."
Jump Rope for Heart programme manager Shabana Stuart says it is all about teaching children to look after their hearts by learning a variety of skipping skills, while having plenty of fun with their friends.
"Getting children moving from an early age is so important because it sets them up for a lifetime of good heart health."
Deputy principal Christopher Pipes who helped organise the event says it had been several years since the last skip-a-thon, but despite this the kids still regularly skipped.
"Skipping is part of our regular fitness programme."
Jump Rope for Heart
Launched in 1985 to encourage physical activity in schools and raise funds to support the fight against heart disease
The programme has since taught more than 2.4 million Kiwi kids to skip
In 2014 almost 65,000 children took part in Jump Rope for Heart, raising a massive $140,000 to support the Heart Foundation.
