College Newsletter

Assistant Principals' Report

Glenn Morris
Glenn Morris
Belinda McGee
Belinda McGee
Gary Rule
Gary Rule
Gina Carroll
Gina Carroll

Be SunSmart -  A Reminder

 

Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world, with two out of three Australians developing some form of skin cancer during their lifetime.

 

Over-exposure to the sun during childhood and adolescence is known to be a major cause of skin cancer.  Increasing the awareness of all members of the college community to the dangers of ultra violet (UV) radiation, and highlighting protective measures which can be taken, may ultimately reduce the risk of injury occurring. UV radiation is part of the sun's light which burns and damages skin.

UV radiation levels are at their highest between 10am and 2pm (11am and 3pm during daylight saving time). UV radiation increases sharply from October, reaching its peak in January and decreasing during March. Everyone is at risk of developing skin cancer.

SunSmart Behaviour at Doncaster Secondary College

 

The college actively encourages students and staff to wear hats during outdoor sport and while participating in physical education.

 

The college uniform includes a college sports cap to be worn during outdoor Physical Education and Sport in Terms 1 and 4.

 

Students are advised to wear protective sunglasses at times of prolonged exposure to the sun, during appropriate physical education and sport sessions.

 

Students are advised to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF15+ during all outdoor activities and to maintain a personal supply of sunscreen in their lockers.

 

Please encourage children to be SunSmart, with sunscreen applied before they leave home, a hat for travel between home and school, and also to seek shade when appropriate.

 

Where to get the latest information about Sun Protection

 

The SunSmart website has some terrific information and tools that you can utilise to protect yourself from the sun including:

  • How much sun is enough
  • Best ways to protect yourself from the sun
  • Free Sun Smart Widget
  • Information about skin cancer
  • Latest research
  • Sunscreen calculator

Sun Smart website: https://www.sunsmart.com.au/

 

Belinda McGee

Assistant Principal

Sustainability Challenge