PT ENGLAND SCHOOL POLICY 2007
NAG 5.
SUNSMART
Rationale:
This policy is adopted from 8/10/07 so that children attending Pt. England School are protected from skin damage caused by harmful UV radiation from the sun, which can lead to skin cancer in later life.
This policy is to be implemented in terms 1 and 4 of every school year
As part of general SunSmart strategies our school will:
Behaviour:
Require children to wear broad-rimed slouch hats when they are outside at
(interval, lunch sport excursions and activities) during terms 1 and 4. The slouch hats were phased in over a period of a year. All new children to the school will be expected to buy the slouch hat. Children who already own and wear the old cap style will be allowed to continue until it needs replacing.
Implement a ‘No Hat, Play in the shade’ policy. Require children without hats to play in shade or indoors.
Work with wider school community to promote students use of SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen. N.B. Sunscreen should not be the main form of protection.
Encourage children to wear clothing that protects the skin from the sun
(e.g. sleeves and collars).
Encourage staff to role model SunSmart behaviour, particularly the use of appropriate hats, clothing, SPF 50+ sunscreen, and encourage parents to practise SunSmart behaviour themselves.
Curriculum:
Incorporate SunSmart education and activities at all levels when delivering the curriculum.
Environment:
Provide shade in areas where students congregate. Shade is both natural and built.
Whenever possible schedule outdoor activities and sports events before 11 am.
Organise outdoor activities to be held in areas with plenty of shade whenever possible.
Provide sunscreen for all prolonged outdoor activities e.g. Athletics, Picnic, other sports events
Reinforcement and evaluation
Ensure ongoing assessment of SunSmart behaviour, shade provision, and curriculum emphasis.
Reviewed
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2015
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2020
2023
2025