Central Coast Steiner School bans screens for students until Year 5
Central Coast Steiner School has eliminated screens for students until Year 5, focusing on handwriting to boost memory retention. Principal Rosemary Michalowski criticized excessive screen use, stating that its negative impacts on attention and wellbeing were foreseeable. NSW schools are now reevaluating technology use, with new guidelines limiting screen time for students in primary education.
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Published 12 Jul 2026, 09:45 UTC · Updated 12 Jul 2026, 09:50 UTC
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