New Schools Kit - Rock Eisteddfod Challenge

Within REC schools participants scored higher for overallresiliency than non-participants. At no point do control schools students reach the same level ofresiliency as participants in the REC. Some of the factors of resiliency such as flexibility, empathy andcaring, good communication skills, sense of belonging and senseof purpose can be enhanced through participating in the REC.Message Recall:90% of students from REC schools and 87.5% from controlschools knew that the message was an anti-substance abusemessage.The study found very positive attitudes toward the REC,particularly amongst those who took an active role in the event.Teachers Surveys:At the conclusion of the events, schools are surveyed as to theoutcomes of participation for their students:85% of schools responded their students’ fitness had eithergreatly improved or improved.82% of schools responded their students’ overall oral and communication skills had eithergreatly improved or improved.85% of schools responded their students’ goal setting ability had either greatly improved orimproved.94% of schools responded their students’ sense ofcommitment and hard work had either greatly improved orimproved.84% of schools responded that their involvement in REC hadeither greatly improved or improved the level of communityinvolvement with the school.67% of schools responded their students’ knowledge of theimportance of making healthy food and drink choices andbeing physically active had either greatly improved orimproved.98% of schools responded their students’ self esteem hadeither greatly improved or improved97% of schools responded their students’ confidence hadeither greatly improved or improved99% of schools responded their students’ understanding ofteamwork had either greatly improved or improved.93% of schools responded their students’ personal growthand acceptance of responsibility had either greatly improvedor improved.75% of schools responded their students’ awareness of thedangers associated with tobacco, alcohol and other drugshad either greatly improved or improved.72% of schools responded their students’ awareness of personal health issues such asnutrition, mental health and depression had either greatly improved or improved.“We love ROCKA!” - Students, St Columba's College, VIC© Global Rock Challenge Holdings Pty Ltd Page 11 of 14