J Rock Achievements

Results
Independent research projects have been conducted o­n Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® – the event we host for high school students – over several years helping to support the belief that the drug and alcohol messages in that event are having a positive impact o­n students who participate.

Research and feedback from teachers participating in the 2004 the Junior Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® event (now known as J Rock™) is similarly encouraging. Key points are noted below.

The research is evidence that J Rock™ has a positive impact not only o­n participating students but also o­n the school, because it offers a supportive environment regarding healthy lifestyle and activity. At the same time, the event provides an opportunity for students to develop social skills and self-confidence by working collaboratively with their peers, teachers and parents.

The findings substantiated the intention of J Rock™ – an excellent youth intervention and anti-obesity program that works.

General Education
How has the Junior Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® affected the profile of performing arts at your school? Improved or Greatly Improved 100% (GI 73%)

How has the Junior Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® affected the fitness of the participants as a group?
Improved or Greatly Improved 93%

How has participation in the Junior Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® affected the students’ overall oral/communication skills?
Improved or Greatly Improved 92%

How has participation in the Junior Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® affected the students’ relationships with their teachers and their attitude towards the school in general?
Improved or Greatly Improved 96%

How has participation in the Junior Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® affected the students’ goal setting?
Improved or Greatly Improved 91%

How has participation in the Junior Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® affected the students’ problem solving skills?
Improved or Greatly Improved 80%

How has participation in the Junior Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® affected the students’ sense of commitment and hard work?
Improved or Greatly Improved 100%

How has participation in the Junior Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® affected the involvement of the community with the school?
Improved or Greatly Improved 92%

How has participation in the Junior Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® affected tolerance of other students?
Improved or Greatly Improved 96%

How has participation in the Junior Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® affected students’ understanding of the importance of teamwork?
Improved or Greatly Improved 100% (GI 58%)

How has participation in the Junior Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® affected the students’ personal growth and acceptance of responsibility?
Improved or Greatly Improved 96%

How has participation in the Junior Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® affected students’ bonding to school?
Improved or Greatly Improved 96%

How has participation in the Junior Rock Eisteddfod Challenge® affected the students’ activity levels?
Improved or Greatly Improved 88%