Re-Invigorating youth through The Arts, Tech & Fitness
SPRINGING FORWARD in '22: MySchoolROCKS Explores Arts, Wellness & Building Strategies for Success
Dear Friends of MySchoolROCKS:
With thoughts of Summer around the corner, the MySchoolROCKS team is very excited to spring forward with NEW programs!! In addition to our signature music workshops, we have been working diligently to launch NEW and enriching programs that explore the Arts & Technology, Physical Fitness and Team Building activities. All of our youth focused programs strive to unlock self awareness and encourage young people to build healthy growth mindsets.
If you are an Educator, After-school Co-ordinator, Community Activity Leader, or Homeschooler, MySchoolROCKS can tailor a program made just for YOU. With restrictions easing across the Region, MySchoolROCKS is very optimistic that we can green light these youth focused, engaging and exciting programs to fit your needs:
* Music and Wellness ROCKS (Bucket Drumming and Percussion instruments are the main ingredient used to unlock participant’s hidden talents as well as strategies for building growth mindsets)
* Fitness ROCKS (this highly interactive workshop combines mindfulness, intentional movement, low impact exercises and team scrimmages to engage both your muscles AND your mind)
* Team Building ROCKS (join us in this NEW program that connects social emotional learning/conflict resolution with friendly competition while modeling and practicing key strategies for success)
* COMING SOON- SuperStar Movie Makers (currently under production, MySchoolROCKS is developing a program that combines iMovie technology with tactile props from blockbuster films allowing participants to create amazing theatrical trailers!! Bring out your directorial talents and creative energy through Animation ROCKS.)
Are you interested in a workshop for your classroom, youth group or drop-in program?
Perhaps you are considering a FULL or HALF day Wellness Event or an end of the school year activity?
Do not hesitate to connect with our Educational Team for more information! Not only have we implemented rigorous Health and Safety protocols across all programs, we encourage educators, caregivers and community youth leaders to ask us about our flexible outdoor learning options!!
Please reach out and connect with our Education Director to receive a FREE Information package and explore how MySchoolROCKS can invigorate and rejuvenate your community:
Senior Education Director: 647- 285- 2657
Email Inquiries: anthonyk@myschoolrocks.ca
Wishing everyone a great spring!
The MySchoolROCKS Team
A BIG Thank you to our supporters & partners:
R.O.C.K.S Re-launched SPRING 2022!
R.O.C.K.S Re-launched SPRING 2022!
R.O.C.K.S Re-launched SPRING 2022!
Thank you to the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation for believing in our R.O.C.K.S programming !!
TELUS' very generous donation has allowed MySchoolROCKS to reconnect with our community and explore options to re-establish much needed youth engagement!
The Sandbox Project
R.O.C.K.S Re-launched SPRING 2022!
R.O.C.K.S Re-launched SPRING 2022!
MySchoolROCKS is honoured and thrilled to be partnering with the outstanding team at The Sandbox Project !!
YMCA of Oakville
R.O.C.K.S Re-launched SPRING 2022!
YMCA of Oakville
A BIG thank you to our outstanding community partner YMCA of Oakville.
We are relaunching ROCKS'22 with an after-school youth program!!
Please CLICK on the link below for registration and more information
https://ymcaofoakville.org/programs/health-and-fitness/child-and-youth/
new workshops & LOOKING AHEAD to SUMMER 2022 :
RAMPING UP Music & Youth Wellness R.O.C.K.S '22
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 '22 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 evolve *.
Stay tune as MySchoolROCKS explores accessible ways to connect our revamped programs directly with YOU at school, at participating Community Centres or at home !!
* We are currently developing easy to use resources delivered via virtual platforms and the MySchoolROCKS website to help enrich your classroom or extra-curricular activities !
What's Next Going Forward ??
YMCA "Mynd Pump" Drumming To Wellness
YMCA "Mynd Pump" Drumming To Wellness
MySchoolROCKS has reworked our original RockPro Bucket Drumming Workshops as demonstrated by this session taken from the MySchoolROCKS archives.
**Please click on this video and enjoy a session from 2014 demonstrating one class' awesome progression with interactive bucket drumming!
YMCA "Mynd Pump" Drumming To Wellness
YMCA "Mynd Pump" Drumming To Wellness
YMCA "Mynd Pump" Drumming To Wellness
A VERY BIG thank you to an excellent group of YMCA musicians !!
MySchoolROCKS visited the YMCA of Oakville to participate in their Youth "MYnd Pump" program.
Please click on the link below for selected resources that were shared at the Drumming To Wellness Workshop:
COMING SOON:
Fitness & Mental Wellness R.O.C.K.S
Thanks to the generous support of Jumpstart, MySchoolROCKS is looking to launch a fitness based workshop that combines the benefits of movement and teamwork with mindfulness and practicing fitness skills with positive intent.
As Covid protocols evolve, we hope to launch this exciting in-person program in 2022!
Drumming To Wellness Program on the launching pad:
Re-Launching ROCKS' 22 with YMCA of Oakville
The MySchoolROCKS team is thrilled to announce that we are looking to re-launch a ROCKS pilot project with our partners at the YMCA !! After-school program registration is now open!
Drumming To Wellness
Drumming to Wellness is a unique program that combines elements of music with strategies for personal wellness.
Beginning with kid friendly bucket drumming sessions, MySchoolROCKS instructors guide participants through elements of rhythm, beat, tempo, riffs and rolls and then enrich each session with activities that promote de-stressing, decompressing and calming strategies.
The fun continues with musical ensembles, playing along with contemporary songs, music and movement activities as well as opportunities to explore some special SURPRISE instruments!
Schedule: To be determined in the coming weeks
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 very successful Art of Wellness Conference
Earlier this year, The Art of Wellness committee was invited to Queen's Park to meet with current Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Michael Tibollo. During a very productive session, the committee put forth an innovative and forward thinking strategy that advocated for Art and Wellness techniques to be recognized by the medically community as a viable option for Ontarians looking for assistance with overall health and well-being.
PLEASE CLICK on this LINK to view
The Mississauga Arts Council explores creative experiences that help mental wellbeing in Peel.
Home based 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
Learning from HOME? PLEASE CLICK BELOW for helpful educational resources
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!
FLAsHBACK to Our LIVE Studio Program ROCKED 2019/20!!
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!
- 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
Thank YOU to our Partners!
