What is a SunSmart School?

SunSmart Home

Understanding UV Radiation

Vitamin D and sun protection

Five ways to be SunSmart

Shade
Protetive clothing
Hat
Sunglasses
Suscreen

Sunburn, suntans & solariums

Sunburn
Suntans
Solariums

SunSmart schools

What is a SunSmart School

Early childhood

SunSmart Activities

Workplaces

Sport and Recreation

SunSmart resources

Our newsest SunSmart Schools: Bakewell Primary (April 2009) Jingili Primary (April 2009) Moulden Park Primary (April 2009) Larrakeyah Primary (Feb 2009 Pictured) Girraween Primary (Nov 2008) St Pauls Primary (June 2009) Essington Primary(June 2009) Wagaman Primary(July 2009) Malak Primary(July 2009) Woodroffe Primary(July 2009)

A 'SunSmart' school has a sun protection policy that meets The Cancer Council Northern Territory criteria. The purpose is to reduce student and staff exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and to reduce sunburn and the risk of skin cancer. How to become a SunSmart School. Why become a SunSmart School? Schools can reduce students' ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure and risk of skin cancer because: students are at school when UV radiation levels are high to extreme schools are an appropriate place to teach and promote healthy behaviours schools, in partnership with families and their communities, can help reduce UV radiation exposure and change behaviour through policy, education and role modelling. Sun protection measures complement the OH&S and Duty of Care policies already in place in a school. A visual commitment to sun protection increases the profile of the school within the community. What is the SunSmart schools program? The SunSmart Primary School Program is a successful national skin cancer prevention program that supports schools to reduce student's exposure to UV radiation and therefore reduce their risk of skin cancer in later life. The program aims to increase the proportion of staff, students and families adopting sun protection measures by increasing their awareness of skin cancer and maintaining their commitment to sun protection.  A SunSmart policy addresses the Cancer Council’s SunSmart recommendations including the environment, behaviour and information. The recommendations are: Environment Scheduling outdoor activities Shade Behaviour Sun safe hats Sun safe clothing Sunscreen Role modelling of staff Sunglasses Information Curriculum Information to the school community Policy review. All Northern Territory primary schools are invited to become a SunSmart Primary School partner through a formal relationship with Cancer Council NT. The program recognises and values the sun protection principles a school is currently addressing while supporting the school to extend their commitment towards adoption of all SunSmart recommendations. Benefits of participating in the SunSmart program Becoming a SunSmart school highlights to the community your commitment and leadership to the health and welfare of staff and students in your care. Schools will receive a large metal SunSmart sign, certificate, and ongoing resources to support your school community in implementing effective sun protection measures. How to become a SunSmart school Becoming a SunSmart school is simple. Schools fill out an application form, attach their current sun protection policy and send it to: The Cancer Council NT PO Box 42719 Casuarina NT 0811 Download application forms and policy templates below. Primary School Application Form Sample Policy Form Policy Checklist Policy Review Form Hat guidelines for schools Secondary School UV Risk Reduction Sample Policy Form For further information on becoming a SunSmart school please email: healthpromotion@cancernt.org.au