Child Safe & Wellbeing
Safety, Respect and Learning
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School
SunSmart in Term 4 ☀️
In Australia, we know that cloudy skies don't necessarily mean we're safe from the sun's harmful UV rays! It's ultraviolet (UV) radiation we're most concerned about, not simply how hot or sunny the day feels. UV levels can remain high even when the sun is hiding behind the clouds.
The familiar Australian message of Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide remains as important as ever. Wearing a hat, applying sunscreen, seeking shade and protecting our eyes are simple habits that help keep us safe.
We are incredibly proud to share that our children are sitting at 100% hat wearing compliance!
This is truly admirable and a wonderful reflection of the responsibility our learners are taking for their own safety. We are so proud of them and grateful to our families for supporting these important habits.
And there's an exciting learning connection! Our Year 5 and 6 students are being inspired to think deeply about sun safety, persuasive advertising and the power of media messages as part of their Media Arts learning this term. They'll be exploring how creative communication can influence attitudes and encourage positive choices.
We can't wait to see how our young media creators bring these important messages to life.
Watch this space! 🎬☀️
Kind Regards
Sarah Chappell