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WA schools to go back to basics in classroom screen time crackdown
Some WA primary school students will have their screen time restricted next year as part of a pilot program. (ABC News: Cason Ho)
The amount of time primary school students spend staring at a screen will be restricted next year in a trial aimed at limiting "unnecessary" screen time in the classroom.
Slated for rollout in Term 1, 2027, the "Back to Basics" program will be piloted in 10 public schools across Western Australia, which will each receive $50,000 in funding for the purchase of materials.
Some WA primary school children will learn more from screen-free resources from 2027. (ABC News: Brooke Chandler)
The aim is to restore face-to face teaching and hands on learning instead of using a digital device like a laptop or iPad.
As it happened: WA news on Monday, October 12
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WA Police are investigating a fatal crash in the state’s Mid West region early on Monday morning.
Australian rock band Powderfinger have confirmed two shows for Perth as part of their national tour dates just days after announcing their reunion – and 16 years after breaking up.
WA Premier Roger Cook has confirmed there appears to be fresh information in the triple-murder of three Port Hedland children that could spark an inquest.
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