Adolescents Collective Programme

Orientation on Academic Success, Healthy Relationships, and Digital Safety

Organized under Chalice Canada Direct Family Funding (DFF) Project, DSSS, Imphal

Date: 27 June 2026

Venue: DSSS Conference Hall, Imphal

Time: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Resource Person: Ms. Marina Asane Choro, Researcher and Professional Social Worker

The Adolescents Collective Programme under the Chalice Canada Direct Family Funding (DFF) Project, DSSS Imphal, successfully organized a one-day orientation for sponsored adolescents on Academic Success, Healthy Relationships, and Digital Safety.

The orientation was designed to strengthen participants’ academic skills, promote healthy interpersonal relationships, and equip them with practical knowledge on responsible digital citizenship and cyber safety. The programme aimed to empower adolescents to make informed decisions, build resilience, and become responsible individuals both offline and online.

Programme Highlights

• Opening: The programme commenced with registration and a welcome prayer led by Ms. Downy Dangmei, Project Accountant. Mr. Ng Rameson Monsang, Programme Coordinator, welcomed the participants and emphasized holistic adolescent development. Rev. Fr. Soni Thomas, Site Director, inspired the gathering with an address on discipline, values, and wise decision-making.
• Session I – Academic Success & Positive Relationships: Participants explored practical study techniques such as the 25-5-1 study rule, Teach-Back Method, and visual learning strategies. They learned SMART goal-setting, the “FROG” principle for focus, and resilience-building. The session also highlighted healthy relationships, assertive communication, and resisting peer pressure through interactive discussions.
• Session II – Social Media Responsibility & Cyber Safety: Ms. Marina Asane Choro introduced the concept of Digital Citizenship, emphasizing the THINK principle (True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind). Adolescents gained awareness of password safety, phishing scams, cyberbullying, and reporting cybercrimes. The importance of balancing online and offline life was reinforced.
• Session III – Practical Group Activity: Through role plays and case studies under the theme “Think Before You Click”, participants practiced safe online behaviour, teamwork, and ethical decision-making.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of the orientation, adolescents were able to:

• Apply practical study techniques and SMART goals for academic success.
• Build respectful relationships and practice assertive communication.
• Recognize peer pressure and make responsible choices.
• Demonstrate awareness of responsible social media use and digital citizenship.
• Identify cyber threats and apply safety measures to protect personal information.

The orientation programme was highly engaging, combining participatory methods, practical demonstrations, and real-life case discussions. It enhanced adolescents’ awareness of academic excellence, healthy relationships, and responsible digital behaviour.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Aloysius, Community Development Officer, who expressed gratitude to the resource person, participants, and organizing team for their active involvement and contribution.