Sunsmart 

All students are required to wear a hat in term 4 at recess and lunch.  Please ensure all students have a broad brim hat. 

Please remember that students wearing PE Uniform must wear T-shirts, singlets are not appropriate. 

Excessive exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause health problems including sunburn, damage to skin and eyes, and an increased risk of skin cancer. 

UV radiation: 

• cannot be seen or felt

• can be reflected off surfaces such as buildings, asphalt, concrete, water, sand and snow • can pass through light clouds 

• varies in intensity across the year (highest in Victoria from mid-August – end of April)

• peaks during school hours Sun safety is a shared responsibility and staff, parents and students are encouraged to implement a combination of sun protection measures whenever UV levels reach 3 and above (typically from mid-August to the end of April in Victoria).

Information about the daily local sun protection times is available via the free SunSmart app, or at sunsmart.com.au or bom.gov.au.