Bendigo schools say classroom mobile phone bans already in place

Elspeth Kernebone
Updated August 26 2019 - 5:13pm, first published 5:00pm
Students will be banned from phone use during school hours from term one 2020. Picture: Janie Barrett
Students will be banned from phone use during school hours from term one 2020. Picture: Janie Barrett

BENDIGO Senior Secondary College is waiting on advice from the government before making any specific decisions about the implementation of a mobile phone ban, principal Dale Pearce has said.

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Elspeth Kernebone

Accident brought me to journalism, but every day convinces me again that strong media is more important than ever. After a starting off as the sole reporter in a tiny NSW town, I’m loving the teeming metropolis that is Bendigo. Focussed on health, business and education. Got a tip? Email elspeth.kernebone@bendigoadvertiser.com.au.

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