What are the 5 sun safe actions that students should implement so they are safe in the sun?

just 5 simple sun safe measures: Slip, Slop, Slap, Slide, Shade… SPF, UVA protection, how much to apply, when to reapply……THE FIVE S’S OF SUN SAFETY:

• SLIP on a t-shirt.
• SLOP on SPF 30+ broad spectrum UVA sunscreen.
• SLAP on a broad brimmed hat.
• SLIDE on quality sunglasses.
• SHADE from the sun whenever possible.

How do educators promote sun safety?

Staff, educators and children are required to wear sun-safe clothing that covers as much of the skin (especially the shoulders, back and stomach) as possible. This includes wearing: loose fitting shirts and dresses with sleeves and collars or covered neckline • longer style skirts, shorts and trousers.

Why do schools need to Prioritise sun safety?

Skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Students are in school when daily ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels are at their peak, meaning schools are uniquely placed to educate about sun protection behaviour, minimise UVR exposure and ultimately reduce a student’s lifetime risk of skin cancer.

How does sun safety education work in Queensland?

However, the inclusion of well planned units of work relating to skin cancer, plus the inclusion of skin cancer related activities across curriculum areas will help to ensure that Queensland children are sun safe. has an extensive range of early childhood and primary school curriculum resources.

What should schools do to promote sun safety?

To promote sun safety, schools should: maximise the use of available shade for outdoor activities and plan activities so that the time spent in the sun between 10am and 2pm is reduced (as much as is practical) require primary school students to wear swim shirts during all water-based activities, with the exception of competitions and carnivals

How are secondary schools implementing sun protection policies?

Many secondary schools in Queensland are successfully engaging students in developing and implementing sun protection policies in their school. Read case studies and watch vodcasts of work being undertaken in Queensland schools.

Why are hats not allowed in primary schools in Queensland?

Queensland primary schools have had a long standing commitment to ‘no hat no play’ rules and the inclusion of hats in the uniforms. However, the inclusion of well planned units of work relating to skin cancer, plus the inclusion of skin cancer related activities across curriculum areas will help to ensure that Queensland children are sun safe.