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. […]
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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 2022 Articles include: Healthy habits – SunSmart time savers Packed with goodness Common nutrition myths busted SunSmart persuasive writing prompt SunSmart hat […]
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Comet Bay Primary School have recently installed new shade sails over their Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden (see below). Principal Matt Osborne shared the great idea the school came up with to raise funds for the shade (and air conditioning and now solar panels!) “We started the Cool Our School scheme to raise funds for the […]
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This year marks 18 years of the SunSmart Schools program in Western Australia. In that time, schools have worked hard to maintain high standards in the program – for good reason. Skin cancer is the most costly and prevalent cancer in Australia and is preventable through reducing exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Here’s our response […]
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Skin cancer is Australia’s ‘national cancer’. At least two in three Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70 and over 1000 Australians are treated for skin cancer every day. The good news is that skin cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. This book brings together leading experts […]
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