Published on Wednesday, 9 April 2025 at 11:04:41 AM

Introducing Passion For Change by Annalyse Rutherford

We’re thrilled to announce the Middle Primary School winner of our Healthy Hero Competition — a celebration of creativity, healthy living, and the power of storytelling. 

After an incredible response from students across Western Australia, one entry stood out for its imagination, heart, and heroic message.

Congratulations to Annalyse Rutherford, whose creative character Passion For Change swooped into our hearts with a mission to fuel healthy minds and strong bodies. 

Meet the Young Writer

Here’s her winning entry, in full:

Meet Passion for Change, the zesty Passionfruit Hero with a heart full of courage and a passion
for change!

Passion for Change is a passionfruit character with violet skin and a golden, glowing centre that delivers big dreams and determination. She’s always buzzing around with energy, her ballets feet and a bright pink mask. Her cape glows like tropical sunshine thanks to her daily dose of 2 fruits and 5 veggies that keep her mind, body and soul high.

Passion for Change is on a mission to inspire everyone around her to embrace a healthier lifestyle, one juicy bite at a time. She spreads positivity, advocating for a world where everyone can thrive on the power of fresh, delicious fruit and vegetables. Her secret weapons are nutricious snacks like crunchy cucumber and carrot sticks and tangy apple and orange slices which keep her energised and ready to tackle life’s challenges.

The passion inside Passion for Change drives her to create change wherever she goes, whether it’s planting community gardens, teaching kids about healthy eating, or turning the most stubborn vegetable haters into fresh fans. With every new adventure, Passion for Change shows us that with passion and a plate full of fruits and vegetables, we all have the power to make a difference!

Passion for Change’s love for ballet is as energetic as her personality. When she’s not on a mission to spread the power of healthy eating, she’s twirling, leaping, and pirouetting with grace like a ballet star. Dressed in her striped orange and violet cape, Passion for Change’s ballet performances are incredibly athletic and artistic. Her movements are inspired by the flow of vines and the sway of leaves, creating a dance that’s uniquely her.

Every morning, fueled by her fruit and vegetable breakfast, Passion for Change practices her ballet routines, strength, balance, and focus. Her favourite move is the grand jeté, where she soars through the air like a juicy burst of passionfruit, spreading the joy. Through ballet, Passion for Change stays fit and strong proving that when passion and practice are teamed with a healthy diet, any dream can come true!

Dear Journal,

Today was filled with excitement and healthy choices! I started my morning with a power smoothie blended with berries and spinach, perfect fuel for a busy day. After stretching and practicing my ballet, I headed to the community garden to teach kids how to grow their own vegetables and fruit. We planted tomatoes, carrots, and leafy greens.

Later, I leaped into action with Brocco Buddy to clean up the park. We snacked on crunchy cucumber sticks and juicy apple slices, staying energised. By the afternoon, I performed a special ballet show to inspire everyone to embrace fresh fruits and vegetables.

When the day ended, I felt strong, happy, and ready for my next adventure. Eating healthy makes every day feel like a fresh start. Tomorrow we go to the Bibbulum Track for a nature hike.

Love,
Passion for Change

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