Rock and Water

A Resilience and Well Being Focus

At Poseidon Primary School the Rock and Water Program was introduced in 2021 through once a week, one hour classes for Year 3 to Year 6 students. The program builds on the complementary strengths of ‘Rock’ and ‘Water’. One is firm and assertive, while the other is flexible and willing to cooperate.

The program starts with simple self-awareness, boundary and communication exercises building to a strong notion of self-confidence.

The program offers a framework of exercises and ideas to assist students in Year 3 to Year 6 to become aware of self-image, purpose and motivation in their life. Physical exercises are used to constantly link mental and social skills.

The following topics are discussed and covered within the course:

• Developing a positive self-image.
• Thinking and being in control through grounding, centeredness and mental focus.
• Self-confidence, self-awareness and self-control.
• Bullying.
• Practical anti-bullying strategies.
• Communication skills and interpretation of body language cues.
• Alternatives to aggressive verbal and physical responses to fear and doubt.
• Personal goals.
• Personal boundaries and boundary awareness.