Tech Free 23
Don College school nurses have set up activities on Monday and Wednesday as part of a new initiative at school to get students off their devices.
Games, puzzles, arts and crafts are offered in the southern common room every Monday and Wednesday at lunchtime.
School nurse Ceinwen said it started as a way for students to be more conscious of the way they interact.
"We would like to encourage our students to think about their digital wellbeing and how they manage their socials."
After a school wide survey was released at the end of last year, staff across the college, especially the wellbeing team, have been trying to find new ways for students to feel more satisfaction in their lives.
"We know the digital domain can be a tricky beast to manage but by reducing your usage you’ll free up time to spend on other things and it will help you to be more focussed on family, friends, and schoolwork."
Tech free lunchtimes are happening every Monday and Wednesday in the southern common room, as well as table tennis in northern common room anytime!
If that’s not your jive, try any of the following ideas to help you manage your socials.
- Keep apps out of sight so they’re out of mind, turn off ALL notifications.
- Use apps to help you limit your time on social media.
- Spend an hour a week on at least one screen-free hobby.
- Enjoy a phone-free dinner.
- Leave your phone outside the bedroom and classroom.