A significant shift is on the horizon for learners at Camps Bay High School, where the use of cellphones during the school day will come to an end from the start of the 2026 academic year.
From January 2026, pupils will be expected to either leave their phones at home or secure them in on-site lockers upon arrival, only retrieving them once the final bell ring.
The decision, confirmed by school leadership and shared publicly with parents and learners, places Camps Bay High among a growing number of schools rethinking the role of smartphones in education.
