BY DRUM CORP
Trusted by 150+ schools
High‑Impact. Unmatched Engagement.
Rhythm‑Fitness is a high‑energy movement experience that switches students on — instantly. Students slam out rhythms to music while moving through simple, high‑energy sequences inspired by martial arts and dance. It’s fast, immersive, and all-inclusive — and from the first minute, the whole room is locked in.
Backed by school leaders across Australia, Rhythm‑Fitness has been sparking joy, focus, and engagement in schools for over 20 years. It lifts energy and wellbeing across the entire school in a way that’s simple to run and impossible to forget.
Options
"BLAST"
ONE-OFF SESSION
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Every student gets a fun 30-minute burst of Rhythm-Fitness
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Ideal for rewards days, wellbeing initiatives, and end-of-term activities
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Whole-school impact in a single day
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Students leave energised, focused, and buzzing
"SPRINT"
4 WEEK PROGRAM
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Weekly 30-minute sessions for each class
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Works across sport, wellbeing, and creative learning
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Builds week-to-week with increasing skill and coordination
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Students develop a shared Rhythm-Fitness routine
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Optional HPGE extension layer
Also available:
extended programs (such as 8-week “Momentum”), with optional end-of-term or community performances
How it works
Whether it’s a one‑off BLAST or a multi‑week program, our instructor brings all equipment and sets up in a hall or open space. We run 30‑minute Rhythm‑Fitness sessions back‑to‑back across the school day, working around your bell times and combining classes with up to 100 students per session so everyone is included.
The groups play beats, tricks, and rhythm games while performing moves inspired by martial arts and dance along to music. It’s non-stop, high‑energy, and fully immersive from the first minute — with no preparation required from teachers.
30-minute sessions delivered across the school day
Runs around school bell times
Up to 100 students per session (combined classes)
High-energy, fully immersive
Back-to-back sessions to cover the whole school
All equipment provided
Fully run by an expert instructor
No preparation required from teachers
EXTENSION OPTIONS
(HPGE / GIFTED LEARNING)
For schools wanting to extend high‑potential students, Rhythm‑Fitness includes optional challenge layers in the multi-week programs that build coordination, leadership, and performance skills — at no extra cost.
What schools notice immediately
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Students locked
in from the first minute
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Even typically
disengaged students
fully participating
Higher attendance
on program days
A noticeable lift in
energy and mood
across the school
What it builds
Active focus
Rhythm‑Fitness builds strong attention pathways through real‑time cue‑following, pattern recognition, and coordinated movement. Students return to class switched-on, steady, and ready to learn.
Coordination & physical literacy
The blend of rhythm and movement strengthens control, balance, and confidence — creating solid foundations of physical literacy for every student.
Mastery that builds momentum
Students see progress fast. Each small win builds confidence and pride, as well as the drive to take on new challenges — momentum that carries into their broader learning.
Joyful energy, well-directed
Rhythm-Fitness has every student engaged in fun and purposeful movement that lifts mood, supports behaviour, and strengthens self‑regulation — giving them a constructive way to channel energy.
Collaboration & social connection
Students learn to move, play, and respond as one — blending personal challenge with group synchrony to build teamwork and social confidence.
Perfect for
Fun end-of-term rewards and celebration days
Wellbeing and engagement initiatives
Whole-school participation (all abilities)
Sport and physical activity programs
End-of-year concerts and performances
Your Instructor.
World Record Holder - Musical Artist - Founder
Col Hatchman is the co-creator of Rhythm-Fitness and has been delivering high-impact school programs for over 20 years.
A professional touring and recording drummer, Col has performed internationally with The Screaming Jets and Nat Col & the Kings, and is a World Record holder.
He has worked with tens of thousands of students across Australia — known for his ability to instantly engage, connect, and lift a room.
Simple tiered pricing to suit all school sizes.
Pricing
The schools we work with have different students, different challenges, and different environments. But they all describe similar outcomes: students engaged from the first minute, higher participation across the board, noticeable lifts in energy, and moments where teachers get to step back and breathe.
Here’s what educators are most excited about....
Todd Osland- Principal, Edgeworth Public School
“This program is the only one I know of its kind! Our students have had a very positive response to the program and many have grown in confidence. Rhythm-Fitness has been a huge success at our school and I can’t rate it highly enough.”
Steve Lemos - Head of Catholic Schools- Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
"This is a powerful program that I can highly recommend!”
“WOW what a fantastic experience!”
Stephen Pryde- Principal, St Pius X Windale
“One of the best programs we have introduced to our school. Our students are more engaged, focused and healthier since starting with Drum Corp and they thoroughly enjoyed each session. We cannot wait to do it again next year.”
Sue Gibson - Principal, Caves Beach Public School
"Working with Drum Corp has been an exceptional experience from the start. The Rhythm -Fitness program integrates fitness and wellbeing in an incredibly fun way for our students. Col seamlessly blends rhythm and coordination with physical exercise, creating a holistic approach to enhance our whole school sports and wellbeing program. ”
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Peter Edmonds- Principal, Morpeth Public School
Rhythm-Fitness offers a fun and effective way of elevating education through fitness, focus and fun.
Sarah-Jane Hazel- Principal, Woodberry Public School
“Rhythm-Fitness was a great success at our school. It was an outstanding way to bring us all together in a way that was engaging, fun and accessible for all. At one point I looked around and every single person was smiling and laughing. Feedback was universally positive from everyone and I couldn't recommend it highly enough.”
Steven Richard- Principal, Bolwarra Public School
“The Drum Corp is an innovative program that engages students of all ages, develops their confidence and provides them with an opportunity to shine.”
Betty - Karuah Public School
"I've rarely seen my grandson smile or interact with other kids. I can't believe what I just witnessed—he was a completely different child! This is so amazing. Thank you so much for all that you do. I hope many more kids get to experience this."
“Thanks for the energised approach you have in engaging the kids. Our students, staff and community loved the lessons and our end of year performances. Congratulations on a job well done!”
Jesmond Zammit- Principal, Gorokan Public School
The enthusiasm and thorough enjoyment expressed by all students is priceless. The looks on their faces when learning perfectly expresses the ethos of having fun with education. I thoroughly recommend this program.”
Darryl Sheppard- Principal, Iona Public School
"We couldn’t be happier with Drum Corp! Our students have thoroughly enjoyed it, and they look forward to lessons each week. Our end of year performance blew everyone away, parents and community members couldn’t believe how far the students had come.”
Tracey Hookway- Teacher & Assistant Principal, East Maitland Public School