Parent Information Leaflet about the use of YONDR Pouches in Coláiste Muire
Background:
- Schools around the world, including Coláiste Muire Máthair are seeing the damaging effects of phones on student engagement, social development and mental health.
- Following consultation with parents and teachers, Coláiste Muire Máthair has decided to become a phone-free learning environment and the hope is that there will be improved focus in class, improvement in the mental wellbeing of students, and a greater sense of calm at social times.
- 1 million students in schools in 16 countries around the world have created phone free learning environments and now use YONDR and have noted the following results:
- 83% have seen an improvement in classroom engagement
- 74% have seen improved student behaviour
- 65% have seen an improvement in academic performance
How it works:
- When students arriveat school, they will turn off their phones, put them into the Yondr pouch and close it. They will have their phones in their possession (in the pouch) at all times. If the phone is needed for educational purposes in the classroom, students will be able to use them, under supervision of the
- Students will beable to open their Yondr pouches when they are leaving the school at the end of the day.
- Students are required to bring their Yondr pouches to and from school each day and are responsible for their pouches at all times.
- If a parent/guardianneeds to get in touch with their child, in case of emergency, they can contact the school office. Likewise, if a student needs to contact home, they should do so from the office.
We need parental support in implementing this with our students. If you have any queries, please contact reception on 091 521984