Phones, Yes Or No

• James Hoogenboom, Grade 4, Chirnside Park Primary School
• Short Story
• 2016

Excellence Award in the 'Top Secret 2016' competition

It’s raining, it’s pouring, and the old man is snoring. Yes we’ve all heard that before. But what do you do? Go outside and get drenched? Or stay in your warm home with your tablet? What do you choose? With a belief as strong as steel I believe that electronics are essential in this modern age, including at schools.
Soccer, football and cricket. All great sports. With a phone you’re able to play these without pushing yourself to your physical limits. Also it isn’t just sport, you can do other activities equally as great. Action-packed games, driving simulators – this marvellous gadget is all you could ever wish for!
Some people say what’s so interesting – you’ve got no games so what’s the point? One word: YouTube. Avoid anything inappropriate and you’re good. Plus who doesn’t love screaming goats?
For another thing, who says phones are just for games? You can get learning apps. Tons of them! Reading, writing and maths – you name it, they’ve got it.
In conclusion, these touch-screened wonders should be allowed as school for the best. So it’s time to make a revolution and allow phones at school.