School Bag Policy
Follow the SMART guidelines to keep your school bag light and protect your back. Pupils should carry only 10–15% of their body weight.
School Bag Policy
Your SMART bag to a healthy back.
School bag table 1
Self – discipline | Only take what you need, plan and pack ahead for the next school day. |
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Must carry right | Carry your bag using both straps of the haversack bag over both the shoulders. Onestrap bag or carrying on just ones shoulder can put unnecessary weight on your spine. |
Avoid heavy material | Choose light weight materials for pencil case, bag, lunch box and water bottle to lighten your load. Do not use trolley bags as they are heavy and not user-friendly when you use the stairs. |
Rest | Give your shoulders a rest whenever possible e.g. while waiting at the bus stops and assembly area. |
Take good care of your posture | Bad posture can lead to pains in the back and shoulders. Care for your posture and stay healthy. |
Pupils should be carrying weight of between 10 – 15% of their body weight. Are you observing the SMART way? Let’s find out.
School bag table 1
Date | My Weight | Weight of my bag | Acceptable weight of bag | Excess weight | What can I do | Signature of parent |
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T1W1 | ||||||
T2W1 | ||||||
T3W1 | ||||||
T4W1 |
To encourage responsibility and self-directedness, parents are discouraged from sending items forgotten by their child/ward.