SUGGESTIONS REGARDING SCHOOL BAG FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
• School bags should be made of light weight material and should have broad padded straps for symmetrical distribution of weight.
• Students should always use both straps for carrying the school bags and should not sling the bag over one shoulder.
• The bags must be kept down while waiting for their conveyance.
• Students must inculcate a habit of adherence to timetable to repack their bags on daily basis.
• It should be ensured that weight of the school bag for the students should be within the prescribed weight limit given below :
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S.No.
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Classes
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Prescribed Weight
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1.
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I and II
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upto 1.5 kg
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2.
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III to V
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2 to 3 kg
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3.
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VI and VII
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upto 4 kg
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4.
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VIII and IX
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upto 4.5 kg
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5.
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X
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upto 5 kg
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Under any circumstances, the weight of the school bag should not exceed 10% of the weight of the student.