15 Nov 2022

Ashburton College bans phones to curb bullying, boost outcomes

From Checkpoint, 5:20 pm on 15 November 2022

Ashburton College is largely banning cellphones at school from next year in a bid to combat bullying and improve student outcomes.

The board of trustees made the decision after 12 months of research into the impact of mobiles on campus.

And also following allegations of bullying, including online. Ashburton College Principal Ross Preece talks to Lisa Owen.