GREAT NEWS from The MySchoolROCKS Team !!
R.O.C.K.S Programming to resume this fall !!!
MySchoolROCKS is thrilled to announce that thanks to very generous donations from our newest benefactors: The TELUS Friendly Future Foundation and The Sandbox Project, we are making plans to re-launch a revamped (and Covid friendly) version of R.O.C.K.S programming in the Fall of 2021!!
Together with outstanding partners at the YMCA of Oakville, the MySchoolROCKS team is ramping up plans to launch new interactive experiences with :
MUSIC and WELLNESS R.O.C.K.S '21
Keep visiting us at www.myschoolrocks.org for UPDATES !!
A BIG Thank you to our supporters & partners:
R.O.C.K.S '21 Relaunching THIS FALL !
R.O.C.K.S '21 Relaunching THIS FALL !
R.O.C.K.S '21 Relaunching THIS FALL !
Thank you to the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation for believing in our R.O.C.K.S'21 programming !!
The Sandbox Project
R.O.C.K.S '21 Relaunching THIS FALL !
R.O.C.K.S '21 Relaunching THIS FALL !
MySchoolROCKS is honoured and thrilled to be partnering with the outstanding team at The Sandbox Project !!
YMCA of Oakville
R.O.C.K.S '21 Relaunching THIS FALL !
YMCA of Oakville
Please stay tuned as we work with another outstanding partner in the YMCA of Oakville to relaunch our signature MySchoolROCKS programming
new workshops & LOOKING AHEAD to FALL '21 :
RAMPING UP Music & Youth Wellness R.O.C.K.S '21
Enriching Classrooms & Community Youth Groups With NEW R.O.C.K.S On-line
Enriching Classrooms & Community Youth Groups With NEW R.O.C.K.S On-line
R.O.C.K.S '21 music based activities have been re-tooled and participants can look forward to NEW activities anchored by our VERY user friendly BUCKET DRUMMING Workshops !!
What continues to make R.O.C.K.S unique is that participants are prompted during workshops to focus on both musical rudiments (rhythm, notes, sound) AND MORE SPECIFICALLY elements of mindfulness (being present in the musical moment), positive self-talk/re-framing negativity and reusable exercises that counteract anxiety while playing)
* Supported by our professionally created R.O.C.K.S pedagogy, our workshops intentionally model best practices in both music fundamentals AND essential elements of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and personal wellness.
Enriching Classrooms & Community Youth Groups With NEW R.O.C.K.S On-line
Enriching Classrooms & Community Youth Groups With NEW R.O.C.K.S On-line
Enriching Classrooms & Community Youth Groups With NEW R.O.C.K.S On-line
As much as we enjoy LIVE programming, on-line learning continues to be a reality. Stay tuned as MySchoolROCKS explores easy and accessible ways to connect our revamped programs directly with YOU at school/classroom, at participating Youth Centres or at home !!
* We are currently developing easy to use resources delivered via virtual platforms and the MySchoolROCKS website to help enrich many classroom or extra-curricular activities !
What's Next Going Forward ??
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MySchoolROCKS has reworked our original RockPro Bucket Drumming Workshops bringing back this clip form the ROCKS Archives. **Please click on this video and enjoy a session from 2014 demonstrating one class' awesome progression!
MySchoolROCKS believes that we have reached a critical juncture in Canadian education. The global pandemic, along with its collateral impact, has added palpable stress to the lives of young people and their families. Most troubling, educational disruption continues to marginalize an alarming number of vulnerable learners.
MySchoolROCKS has redoubled its mandate to form community partnerships that encourage educational stakeholders to refocus and re-imagine a YOUTH MENTAL WELLNESS STRATEGY that helps all young people move forward.
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MySchoolROCKS featured in "the Art of wellness" Documentary
Documentary explores LINKS between artistic expression and health: Conference October 6th
MySchoolROCKS had the pleasure of participating in the short documentary "Art of Wellness: A Creative Path to Mental Health. The Art of Wellness shines an important spotlight on the life changing role the Arts play in people's lives as well as the positive impact that participating in arts-based programming has on well-being.
It was an honour to join medical professionals, health practitioners, artists, musicians and many talented creatives as the documentary explored the transformational power of Arts programming and how it may be used as a path to mental wellness.
Very special THANKS to Susan Ksiezopolski, Art of Wellness Producer, WriteWell and the Mississauga Arts Council for their role in bringing this project to life.
Click on the link below or follow via The Mississauga Arts Council for exciting news about the upcoming Art of Wellness Conference October 6th, 2021!
PLEASE CLICK on this LINK to view
The Mississauga Arts Council explores creative experiences that help mental wellbeing in Peel.
RESOURCES for Educators, Parents & Caregivers
MySchoolROCKS personifies the synergy between the musical arts, education & youth wellness.
Through the connective power of music, we inspire young people to embrace creativity, well-being and inclusivity as pathways to reaching their potential
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No Musical Experience Required...Enriched Music Guaranteed!
OPENING DOORS TO LEARNING THROUGH MUSIC (Metacognition)
MySchoolROCKS teaches popular/ modern songs using innovative instructional methods reflecting best practices in Progressive Music Education. This hands-on approach acts as the " hook" that encourages students to exit comfort zones, take responsible risks and accept failure as a part of the learning process
COLLABORATIVE (Social Emotional Learning)
Participants learn valuable skills that promote co-operation, team building and conflict resolution. Our 30 minute ROCKSHOP sessions touch upon youth friendly strategies for positive mental health.
ENGAGING (Experiential Learning)
Our Instrument Carousel Program is divided into 4 instructional sessions: Guitar, Keyboards, Drums & Sound LAB and consolidated with our teacher led Wellness ROCKshop. Participants rotate through each 30 minute activity learning rudiments by playing along with popular/ modern songs.
youth Engagement: Experiential Sessions will be back!!
GUITAR
KEYBOARDS
KEYBOARDS
Participants will learn 3 easy guitar chords and will be playing along with Bruno Mars and The Black Eyed Peas songs by the end of the carousel session!
KEYBOARDS
KEYBOARDS
KEYBOARDS
Our innovative keyboard instruction combines visual graphics with hands on music learning. As the session builds on skills, participants will be playing along with Adele, Drake and others!
DRUMS
KEYBOARDS
SOUND LAB: MUSIC SAMPLING & SONG WRITING
Participants will learn the fundamentals of drumming and will be able to play along with almost any song on the radio!
SOUND LAB: MUSIC SAMPLING & SONG WRITING
Mental Wellness Strategies For Youth "R.O.C.K.Shop"
SOUND LAB: MUSIC SAMPLING & SONG WRITING
Students experiment with cloud based interactive, user-friendly software programs that create music! Instruments, beats and special effects can be looped to compose unique samples of individualized music. Additionally, users can add personalized lyrics and record vocals to their creation.
Mental Wellness Strategies For Youth "R.O.C.K.Shop"
Mental Wellness Strategies For Youth "R.O.C.K.Shop"
Mental Wellness Strategies For Youth "R.O.C.K.Shop"
Utilizing best practices in Respect Ed, Social Emotional Learning and youth mental wellness, MySchoolROCKS encourages participants to make the cognitive connection between learning music and developing a Growth Mindset. Key themes include: mindfulness, resilience and responsible risk taking.
We Challenge Youth to Engage With The R.O.C.K.S Message!
R - Respect Each Other
How do you build solid foundations for POSITIVE relationships?
O - Open Up - Make A Friend
Learn the POWER of positive relationships!
C - Confidence - Own It!
Hold your head HIGH in all situations!
K - Kindness - Show It!
Learn about the profound impact of KIND words and actions!
S - Stand Up - YOU Make A Difference
Recognize how individual CHOICES can strengthen your community!
Our LIVE Studio Program ROCKED 2019/20!! we hope to See TH
THANK YOU for SUPPORTING MySchoolROCKS Programming !
We would like to thank the students and teachers at Gandatsetiagon Public School, Pickering , St. Francis Xavier Catholic Elementary School, St.John of the Cross, St. Raphael C.S and St. Angela Merici Catholic School for your outstanding program participation in Music and Wellness ROCKS Pilot Program!!
It was also a thrill to welcome The GLIMPSE kids from Parkfield P.S and participants form: Bristol Street Public School, Parkinson Centennial School Orangeville, St. Andre Bessette, St. Angela Merici and All Saints Catholic Elementary during our spring session. What an outstanding group of young musicians!!
A sincere thank you to teachers and administrators as approximately 1000 students visited our studio and engaged with the 5 elements of R.O.C.K.S programming.
A VERY big thank you to the Managers at the Oakville YMCA and the team at St. Bernadette C.S for helping us deliver some outstanding Summer ROCK Camps--WE Salute YOU!
The feedback from our participants is invaluable as we approach potential grant providers & funders with some compelling data supporting music based education!
R.O.C.K.S Programming Highlights and Looking Ahead:
MySchoolROCKS continues to re-tool our Music & Wellness R.O.C.K.S programming :
We thank all educators for their program inquiries. Please note that we are currently re-working all R.O.C.K.S programming!! Please check back often for updates!!!!
Through the generous support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as well as the MISK Foundation's Educational Grand Challenge Award, MySchoolROCKS has been committed to expanding our knowledge, research and programming reach. As a result of our 2019 original pilot project, we achieved significant milestones:
- 1000's of hits and visitors at myschoolrock.ca / www.myschoolrock.org
- Over 30 class visits from Grade 3-8 students, as well as hosting YMCA ROCK Camps and CORE CENTRE "Ideal Me" Workshops
- Hundreds of social media followers, inquiries and contacts with educational professionals from around the world including the Mental Health Innovation Network and Musical Futures International
- Profiled on Toronto Radio's NewsTalk 1010 with Dave Trafford
- Over 1000 students, teachers and parents engaging with Music & Wellness R.O.C.K.S through our Studio Program
- Over 500 hours of experiential music and wellness instruction with youth (ages 9 to 14) including the supervision of High School Co-op Student placements
- Positive feedback, referrals, & endorsements from participants, community partners and international organizations
- Recognition by Safe and Healthy School Ontario
- Shortlisted for a 2019 Re-Imagine Education Innovation Award - London, England
The R.O.C.K.S Team weathered a tough 2020 and now embarks on an ambitious 2021:
- We aim to build on concrete breakthroughs connecting R.O.C.K.S pedagogy with growth mindsets, resilience and success strategies for young students
- We will continue investigating best practices that unlock reservoirs of artistic potential that all young people possess
- Translate the cognitive science linking music and the mind into adaptable, user friendly educational resources for teachers, students and the community
- Develop and pilot a youth friendly App that will revolutionize how educators use music to meet the needs of ALL learners
- Add programs that focus on music, Digital Literacy and the importance of Digital Citizenship
- Solidify partnerships with organizations that look to re-define, re-imagine and re-create traditional education
"I wish we had this when I was in school" -Teacher Participant
- Through the generous support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, MySchoolROCKS has been selected to be one of 15 Grand Challenges Exploration grants investigating new innovations in education! Click on this LINK for more information
- The City of Mississauga Arts and Culture Grant Program has stepped up with funding that will support MySchoolROCKS community initiatives in 2019. Click on this LINK for more information
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