Engagement & Wellbeing Page

Drumbeat Program

As part of our engagement and wellbeing initiatives at Surfside Primary School, we have been coordinating a specialised Drumbeat Program.  Mr. Morzinek and Kellie Hewson have been facilitating our first round of weekly Drumbeat last term and will continue offering another round of this program later this term.  Drumbeat is just one of many wellbeing initiatives here at Surfside such as Ocean Mind Surfing, the Tinkering Program, Bike Education, Snack Shack, the Intergenerational program, Horse Riding and Garden group.

These programs provide a unique opportunity for students to develop prosocial and emotional skills, enhance self-regulation and resilience, and explore new areas of interest. 

To support engagement in and out of the classroom, the program outcomes include:

• Improved wellbeing, including positivity, hope, calmness and mindfulness 
• Stronger connections with peers, staff, and school
• Development of prosocial skills (e.g. problem solving, co-operation, risk taking etc.)
• Mastery of a new skill and increased self-esteem
• Enhanced resilience and emotional regulation
• Increased motivation and improved communication skills 
• Strengthened sense of belonging and reduced social isolation
• Mental health strategy development and practise, e.g. mindfulness practices, emotional expression, positive self-talk etc
• Improved cognitive, physical and gross motor skills, e.g. coordination 

" One of the best things I've ever done. I think  it's really fun to do something new everyday. " Elsie 

 "The best thing ever" drumbeat participant

"Extreme fun" drumbeat participant

"It is really fun because there is so much sensory tools to try out in the sensory room.  I loved the customising my own drum and the pass the beat game" Flynn 

"It's really exciting to go to because every day we do something new and we are colouring and painting our own drums today" Olivia 

"I liked it because it was really fun and we got to make beats" Frankie 

"I think Drumbeat is really fun because we make some beats and we get to drum as much as we want" Theo 

"It's really fun, there was lots of super fun sensory toys to try.  It's fun because you get to paint your own drum, create music and play fun games like Rumble ball" Henry

"We got to do lots of really fun activities and use our imagination" Rosie