With the aim of shaping students into responsible individuals and promoting peaceful coexistence in society, the Assisi Institute for Peace Studies (AIPS) successfully conducted a special training programme at St. Francis English Medium School, Thottada, Kannur. The programme focused on the theme “Peace, Happiness, and Personality Development,” addressing the holistic growth of young minds. At a time when social tensions and conflicts are increasingly visible, the training emphasised the importance of nurturing an atmosphere of love, calm, and mutual respect within classrooms and beyond. Through interactive sessions, Fr. Ditto Sebastian helped students understand the value of emotional balance, empathy, and inner peace as essential foundations for a harmonious life.

The programme enabled students to develop practical life skills, including peaceful conflict resolution, constructive dialogue, the ability to arrive at mutual understanding through discussion, and the importance of cooperation and inclusivity in everyday life. These sessions encouraged children to reflect on their own behaviour and empowered them to respond to challenges in a mature and non-violent manner. As a significant next step, AIPS has proposed the establishment of a strong and resource-rich Peace Club unit at St. Francis School. Through this initiative, AIPS plans to conduct weekly training sessions and peace-oriented activities, with the goal of actively engaging students in peace-building efforts and transforming them into confident ambassadors of peace within their school and community. AIPS expressed strong optimism that this initiative will contribute to the formation of a peace-conscious, responsible younger generation, while also ensuring the overall personality development of each child. The Institute also conveyed its heartfelt gratitude to the management and staff of St. Francis English Medium School for their wholehearted support and cooperation in making this meaningful programme a success.