Sound Healing Relaxation with Yoga Instructor Tanja Wunsch

 

The sound healing activity was very relaxing because of the vibes. It was refreshing to stretch afterwards. It was an interesting spiritual experience and a great break for us to disconnect from stress to recharge. For some the sound of the gongs was relaxing, however, many did not enjoy the bells. Regardless of the emotions many felt during the exercise that in the end, slumber overcame them. Many felt it was too long while others thought that it should be longer. The most enjoyed part of the experience was nap time for many, and it was shocking to realize how fast time flew by. 

Storytelling Session: My Favorite Place, The Most Important Object/Pet in the World, The Funniest Day Ever, Skill Story

 

Tröllaskagi Menntalskolinn Wellbeing

Today we got to listen to Iceland's presentation about their school and their well-being. They told us about their activities, for example skiing, football, volleyball, badminton, and watersports. We also got to see their beautiful scenery and nature. They have a lot of mountains and snow. We also learned that you often need to drive through tunnels to get to your destination. In the winter there’s a high possibility for avalanches, therefore they often check the weather app, where they can see the condition of the road and if there’s an avalanche warning. 

In their school there are no final exams and on Fridays there is no school, because they do not have free periods. Sometimes you do classes online, and the teachers can teach from other countries or from home with the help of robots. The school has a lot of open spaces where the students can be, like art rooms, gaming rooms, and mostly empty rooms with sofas. There are a lot of sofas where the students can relax and do their schoolwork.  

To showcase their well-being, they made a quiz, where the students could give feedback, and the staff got more information about what they could improve on. Overall, the small school, stress-free environment, intimacy between students, and advanced technology makes it a very student-friendly environment.  

Tallinn European School Wellbeing

The students from Tallinn started by introducing themselves. After talking about their interests, they went on with explaining the student teacher help system. Students can talk to teachers if they need to, and they have a special needs teacher to support students who need help.  

They explained that the procedure goes like this: when you recognize that you’re facing problems with something, whether it is problems with your mental health, bullying or stress, you can reach out to your teacher, and they’ll then be able to arrange a meeting with either someone who can professionally help you, or if it regards bullying, the teacher will talk to you and the person bullying you.  

The student’s told about how the school prioritizes sports, has after school activities to keep the students busy. The students explained how they have many after school activities and sport options, for example: badminton, volleyball, basketball and football. They have good options for everyone regarding their age and grade.  

Next, the students talked about nutrition in their school. How their canteen provides healthy and balanced breakfeast 

Student Wellbeing at Svenska Privatskolan i Uleåborg

Student Reports on SPSU's Wellbeing

Filmed and edited by: Fanni, 

Judging the well-being of SPSU from a tour around the school. It appears to look like a really nice and positive environment. There are posters plastered around the school that talk about where to seek help from, giving out contact information about different places to talk at. We noticed that there are a lot of projects created by younger students. Showcasing the eagerness and creative elements of students, we find it amazing how the school lets the students express their creativity and that there's more to showcase than just academic performances.  

Due to the school being smaller, a community gets built easier. It was easy to notice how the kids were close to each other and familiar with the teachers. Walking around the school, the teachers greeted us, even while not being a part of the project. The lessons were calm and the kids weren’t interruptive. The classes were quite small, making it an easy space to ask for help, and for students to get the support they need. 

Text by: Hanna,

Pictures by: Helmi, Nicu, 

 

Nordplus Meeting kicking off in Oulu, Finland, 3rd-9th May, 2026

 Nordplus Meeting kicking off together with our amazing partners from Tröllaskagi Menntalskólinn, Iceland, Tallinn European School, Estonia, Svenska Privatskolan i Uleåborg, Finland och Laanila High School, Oulu, Finland.

A week dedicated to wellbeing & storytelling – learning, sharing and growing together!

Bara bada bastu! 😘

Student Newsletter from Nordplus Meeting in Tallinn, Fall 2025

   Student Task During the Tallinn Meeting

During the meeting in Tallinn, students were divided into mixed groups that included at least one participant from each partner school. Each student selected a theme they wanted to explore — home, self, dreams, friends, or future — or they could choose a theme of their own.

Throughout the week in Tallinn, the groups worked on their chosen theme every day together with students from the partner schools. They also decided on the form of their final product, choosing freely between a video, story, podcast, artwork, photograph, or comic.

Please find attached the link to the finalized newsletter:

Newsletter, Tallinn Fall 2025