Learn about: skin cancer, being SunSmart, and how to incorporate sun protection strategies into your day to day activities.
Generally, yes! Our advice to wear hats is based on guidance from the World Health Organization and from Australian experts in the fields of skin cancer, vitamin D and bone density. They agree that sun protection is required the UV Index is 3 or above. For areas north of Perth, winter days will on average […]
A healthy school community involves all partners and sends children the same message in the home, school, and community. Students learn about health behaviours not just from what they are taught in class, but also by observing what teachers say and do outside of the context of a health lesson. Children are quick to pick up any differences between […]
Are you that person at your school who wants to improve the health of students, but keeps hitting resistance? You’re not alone! Health programs and initiatives work better when the whole school community is on board, but that can be easier said than done. For example, you may be trying to improve healthy eating, sun […]
O’Connor Primary School in Kalgoorlie has turned from students predominately wearing caps to the whole school embracing a sun protective hat in just a few months. With a school population of 776 students, it was achieved with team effort, whole school support and enthusiasm. O’Connor PS joined the SunSmart Schools Program in Term 1 2016. […]
Cancer Council WA supports schools to promote healthy lifestyle messages such as sun safety and healthy eating, and produce a biannual newsletter for school staff, parents and canteens. Healthy School News Term 1 2019 Articles include: Why baseball caps shouldn’t come to school Amelia’s warning – there’s nothing healthy about a tan Is your council […]