Casey Grammar's Strict Phone Ban: A New Era

0:00This is Sydney News Today, every story, every city, every day. A private school in Melbourne, southeast, has rolled out what might be the strictest mobile device band in the state. Casey Grammer prohibits phones, tablets, smartwatches, wireless headphones, and similar gadgets for most students from the start of the school year. Only year 11 and year 12 students can bring smartphones, but they must stay locked in lockers all day. The policy goes beyond the state government's 2020 classroom phone band, which still allows wearable devices with notifications off. Independent schools like Casey Grammer set their own rules, while Catholic schools recently banned phones and nearly 300 classrooms based on. Research about text harms. Principal Fiona Williams expected pushback from parents of the schools more than 1,100 students, but only three raised concerns. Enforcement is firm, any found device gets confiscated until parents meet with school staff. The change has transformed the school day. Playgrounds buzz with louder laughter,

1:02chatting, and gains like cards during breaks sounding like schools of old. Students report more real conversations and new friendships without constant screen checks. State officials call their phone band a success for boosting focus, socializing, and activity. They are now reviewing policies with Catholic and independent schools to address evolving tech. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. You know what is better than earbuds and bed? No earbuds at all, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com