Dialling down distractions at Bourke High

Bourke High School student, Beau Harrod with school principal, Trent Graham, and the new resources to keep mobile phones “off and away” during school hours. Photo contributed

Bourke High School

Story: Kristin Murdockkmurdock@outbackradio.com.au

At Bourke High School, the message is clear – phones off, conversations on.

The shift is already being felt across the school, where the usual buzz of notifications has been replaced by something far less digital following the introduction of a new mobile phone policy.

The school is already seeing a shift in student behaviour and classroom engagement with Bourke High School Principal Trent Graham saying the early signs are encouraging.

Mr Graham, who has previously worked in schools that adopted phone pouches, said the approach was about helping students make better choices. […]

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