Sun Safety

Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure in childhood and adolescence significantly increases the risk of developing skin cancer. In Queensland during school hours UV index is typically at damaging levels (UV index three and above).  Our school aims to educate students about being sun safe to develop important, life-long, healthy habits.

At PBC this means we have a sun safe uniform including swim shirts for aquatic and outdoor ed subjects. Students are asked to come to school with sunscreen applied to provide protection for the first half of the day and sunscreen will be reapplied for outdoor lunch times and lessons. Reapplication will be required for outdoor lessons  occurring in the second half of the day. If your child has sensitive skin or does not wish to use the school provided sunscreen then you are encouraged to bring your own supply for reapplication.

Hats are required for outdoor lessons and at lunch times on the oval and outdoor courts, otherwise students are encouraged to seek shade. Students without hats for outdoor lessons will be required to reapply sunscreen.

Sunglasses are optional and remain a student’s responsibility but may be suitable for some lesson and activities especially those in aquatic environments.