 Hmm .. different year, same old story .. because the whole issue has NOT been resolved. For AS LONG AS WE HAVE BOOKS, we will have this problem. So to cut a long, long story very short, I say we get rid of the textbooks and get rid of the workbooks. These are the ones causing all this trouble.
Take the textbook; the children will have to carry all 158 pages of a textbook, even though they are only using 2-3 pages. Even if they reach the end, they will still have to carry all 158 pages. Now calculate this with the so-many textbooks and workbooks they have to carry.
The same with the exercise books. Even if they are reaching the end, they will still have to carry the whole exercise book, and count how many exercose books. It all add up to the load they carry. Get rid of the books I say,
Instead when they are in class, the teacher will hand out lesson sheets for them to refer and worksheets for them to WRITE and do. They need to practise writing. Then they will take home the lesson handouts and compile them in order. Parental assistance is required. (This should get the parents involved). Problem solved!! Anybody need more details, give me a call. Aiyaa, tak tau lah ...
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