The Department of Education and Knowledge in Abu Dhabi stressed that schools must adhere to the maximum borders of the weight of school bags and ensure that parents are informed of this policy, noting that the weight of the student’s bag should not exceed 5-10% of his weight when filled, taking into account individual factors such as the general health of the student, physical strength and any existing health conditions, in order to avoid negative effects on his spine or body. It indicated in the school policy on health and safety, which the Gulf obtained a copy of, that the maximum weight of the school bag for kindergarten 1 and 2 students and the first and second grades does not exceed 2 kg, from the third to fifth grade does not exceed 3 to 4.5 kg, and the sixth grades
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