by Spark Generation | Nov 7, 2025 | Blog
As educators, counsellors, and school leaders, we dedicate our careers to creating safe, supportive learning environments for our students. So I think it’s safe to assume that we’ve all felt that pit in our stomachs when we hear about a bullying incident. Despite the...
by Spark Generation | Oct 30, 2025 | Blog
You wake up, heat your coffee in a hurry while preparing to leave for school, and realise…wait, HALLOWEEN is TOMORROW? And your plan is so far… nothing? You’re fine. Here’s a short, teacher-to-teacher survival kit with no-prep Halloween activities that are festive,...
by Spark Generation | Oct 24, 2025 | Blog
“Shh… don’t say Voldemort!” Remember how characters in Harry Potter avoided naming the Dark Lord? Too often, mental health becomes a similar “He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named” topic in our schools. Why? We don’t know for sure. It can be family upbringing, culture, values, and...
by Spark Generation | Oct 17, 2025 | Blog
Bullying is a feeling, not just data & statistics Imagine you’re 13. Every day when the school bell rings for lunch break, your stomach starts turning as you anticipate what’s next. It’s been 3 weeks straight since you haven’t eaten your...
by Spark Generation | Oct 10, 2025 | Blog
Written By Dr. Antti Rintanen, MD, founder of The Internet Doctor Introduction Picture this: it’s the middle of a school day. You’ve sat through back-to-back classes, your laptop screen has been glowing for hours, and despite your best efforts your...
by Spark Generation | Oct 3, 2025 | Blog
Why Talk About Wellbeing at School? Being a school leader means juggling a lot. From student achievement, to teacher morale, budgets, policies and the ongoing wellbeing of everyone in the building. You want students and staff to thrive, yet the data often stops at...