A prestigious private school in Victoria has banned water bottles in the classroom for some of its students, a move that one pupil says is “jeopardising students’ rights”. Ballarat Clarendon College, a co-ed day and boarding school, is currently conducting a “water trial” for students in Years 5 to 9. According to the school, students are required to leave their drink bottles outside the classroom while the lesson is running.
The trial has so far seen “improved classroom climate, student learning and concentration due to reduced noise and fewer restroom breaks”. “Clarendon is continually exploring ways to support students’ learning and wellbeing in the classroom,” the college said. “The trial will run during the colder months and, as always, we remain open-minded about its benefit and impact.” One student who reacted to the ban in an anonymous post online said the trial had “outraged” many students.
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