9 Aug 2023

School head who banned phones a year ago gives thoughts on National's plan

From Checkpoint, 5:12 pm on 9 August 2023

If the National party has its way, cellphones will be banned from all schools as one of the ways to lift what the party says is "abysmal" achievement in New Zealand schools.

Otago Boys High is way ahead of the game, it outlawed cellphones on its campus more than a year ago.

That includes during breaks.

Rector Richard Hall spoke to Lisa Owen.