School News
Being SunSmart
Magill School and OSHC were awarded SunSmart Status by the Cancer Council SA in November 2024.
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage accumulated during childhood and adolescence is strongly associated with an increased risk of skin cancer later in life. Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with two in three Australians developing some form of skin cancer in their lifetime. Skin cancer is one of the most preventable cancers.
Children are in school when daily ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels are at their peak. With the sun’s ultra violet (UV) radiation being the main cause of skin cancer, the problem is you can’t see or feel UV radiation. In fact, it can cause permanent damage to the skin long before sunburn occurs.
The good news is most skin cancers can be prevented by following SunSmart steps. SLIP on covering clothing. SLOP on SPF50 or SPF50+ broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen ideally applied 20 minutes before going outside and reapplying every 2 hours, or more frequently if sweating or swimming. SLAP on a hat. SEEK shade. SLIDE on some sunglasses.
The school provides SPF50+ broad spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen to each classroom, and it is also available at the front office for all staff and students to use at any time. Strategies are in place to remind and encourage students to apply sunscreen before going outdoors.
We ask that our school community help us to reinforce our school’s sun protection strategy by:
Asking parents/carers to apply SPF50+ broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen to students before school and vacation care and ensuring their child has a sun-protective hat and covering clothing.
Asking staff, volunteers, parents, carers and visitors to wear a sun-protective hat, covering clothing and where practical, sunglasses, and using sunscreen themselves.
Seeking shade whenever possible.
Burnside Council - Parking / Kiss and Drop
The City of Burnside thanks you for parking considerately, which helps keep our school community safe. For the safety of students, please do not park in staff carparks. Parking inspectors regularly monitor the area and may issue fines. For more information, see the link below.
