Polk County Public Schools: How we funded DRUMBEAT – Jessica Fredricks
Holyoake's DRUMBEAT program is the first of its kind: a structured learning program using the medium of music and hand drumming to engage people, lift their self-confidence and teach a ...
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Community Hero: Janelle Wheatley drumming up essential wellbeing services
Today we are celebrating Janelle Wheatley, a true community hero and champion of the most vulnerable in our society. Janelle is a Specialist Educator, Accredited Early Childhood Teacher and DRUMBEAT ...
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Restorative Beats for Justice
May 23, 2019 by Jonelle Kapsalos The new DRUMBEAT for Adult Justice Program creates a unique space for prisoners to learn vital social and emotional skills. The ...
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healing from traumatic events
Reconnecting community – providing healing from traumatic events June 08, 2018 by Terri King, DRUMBEAT Facilitator Holyoake organised a ‘Goodwill DRUMBEAT Facilitator Training’ in Texas following the ...
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Australian program drumming rave reviews USA
Why an Australian program is drumming up rave reviews in the USA January 10, 2018 by Mario Gomes, Holyoake Holyoake’s DRUMBEAT program won the prestigious 2018 Exemplary ...
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Mental health for adolescent boys – a drumbeat away
November 29, 2017 by Dr Karen Martin & Ms Madeleine Ford Holyoake’s DRUMBEAT is more than just fun drumming; it is backed by a strong evidence-base that speaks to ...
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Health education without engagement is a fail
November 13, 2017 by Rebecca Stewart, Holyoake Educators are increasingly aware that student engagement is vital for effective health education. Nathan Trengove, Health and Physical Education teacher ...
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More than just fun drumming
November 07, 2017 by Angie Paskevicius, Holyoake I’ve often been asked about what makes Holyoake’s DRUMBEAT program so effective and engaging. I usually respond by inviting people ...
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Rhythm Revolution in Polk County, Florida
October 24, 2017 by Jessica Fredricks I’ve witnessed firsthand the amazing benefits of the DRUMBEAT program– participating students experience a 50% decrease in discipline incidents and a ...
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Preparing students for high school
Preparing students for transition from primary to high school August 04, 2017 by Rebecca Stewart, Holyoake Adolescence has never been easy. Not for adolescents, their parents, or ...
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How DRUMBEAT supports community engagement and public participation
September 07, 2017 by Dee Brooks For many years, IAP2’s Public Participation Spectrum, which explores different levels of community engagement, has been a part of what I ...
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DRUMBEAT Quest for all WA Primary Schools
February 20, 2017 by Rebecca Stewart, Holyoake DRUMBEAT Quest is the latest addition to Holyoake’s universally successful DRUMBEAT program. This unique computer game and associated facilitator resources have ...
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