Hong Kong education authorities have contacted a school after its newly tightened rules and penalties on mobile phone use triggered an outcry among students.Under the new measures, due to take effect in the coming weeks, Form Three and Four students at the boys’ school Kwun Tong Maryknoll College will be banned from using mobile phones on campus, with devices stored in lockers and accessible only during designated time slots.The rules also stipulate that no other items may be kept in the lockers, and playing mobile games at the school entrance is prohibited.
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Education Bureau steps in after Hong Kong school’s phone ban sparks backlash
Hong Kong's Education Bureau has intervened after Kwun Tong Maryknoll College, a boys' school, faced significant backlash for its new, stricter mobile phone policy. The revised rules, set to be implemented soon, will prohibit Form Three and Four students from using their phones on campus.
William YiuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-05 · 10:48 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong's Education Bureau has intervened after Kwun Tong Maryknoll College, a boys' school, faced significant backlash for its new, stricter mobile phone policy. The revised rules, set to be implemented soon, will prohibit Form Three and Four students from using their phones on campus. Devices must be stored in lockers and can only be accessed during specific times. The policy also mandates that lockers can only contain phones and prohibits mobile gaming near the school entrance. The Education Bureau's involvement indicates a response to the student outcry against these tightened regulations.
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