SunSmart Reminder
Staying SunSmart
A reminder that, as we are into September, students are to wear a school hat or a hat that protects the face, head, neck and ears when outdoors, for example broad-brimmed, legionnaire or bucket hats when playing and learning outside during the school day.
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 or above. Information about the daily local sun protection times is available via the free SunSmart app, or at sunsmart.com.au or bom.gov.au.
Sun protective uniform/clothing
Verney Road School recommends that from mid-August to end of April, and whenever UV levels reach 3 and above, students come to school wearing sun-protective clothing such as:
- Broad brimmed hat
- loose, cool, densely woven fabric
- shirts with a collar and/or high necklines
- tops with elbow length or long sleeves
- longer style shorts, dresses and skirts
- rash vests or t-shirts for outdoor swimming activities
Sunscreen
Verney Road School encourages all staff and students to apply SPF30 (or higher) broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen daily whenever UV levels reach 3 and above. Sunscreen should be applied at least 20 minutes before going outdoors, and reapplied every two hours (or more frequently if sweating or swimming).
Verney Road school supplies SPF30 (or higher) broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen for staff and students to use and the location is communicated to all staff and students, so it is readily accessible.
Staff and students who may suffer from skin reactions from certain types of sunscreen are encouraged to contact the classroom teacher to implement a plan to reduce the risk of a sunscreen reaction at school, such as families sending their child to school with a suitable alternative sunscreen.
Sunglasses
Where practical, Verney Road School encourages students and staff engaged in outdoor activities to wear close-fitting, wrap-around sunglasses that meet the Australian Standard 1067 (Sunglasses: Category 2, 3 or 4) and cover as much of the eye area as possible.
For more information, please see the attached Sun Protection Policy.