Sun Smart

Hats are now required for all outdoor activities.

As per the SunSmart Policy, hats are required to be worn once the daily UV rating is at 3 or above. The daily UV rating can be found here.

Sun protective uniform/clothing (see the full Sun Smart Policy here) 

Eltham East Primary School’s school uniform and dress code includes sun-protective clothing, including: 

• loose, cool, closely woven fabric 

• shirts with a collar and/or high necklines 

• tops with elbow length or long sleeves 

• longer style shorts and skirts 

• rash vests or t-shirts for outdoor swimming activities. 

From mid-August (exact date to be set by the school annually) to 30 April, all students must wear a sun protective hat that shades the face, neck and ears for all outdoor activities. Hats may also be worn for all outdoor activities outside of the August to April time period, by parent or student choice. 

Students are required to wear a school hat or another hat style that protects the face, neck and ears when outdoors, for example broad-brimmed, legionnaire or bucket. Students who are not wearing appropriate protective clothing or a hat may be asked to play in the shade or in a suitable area protected from the sun.