Student Wellbeing
Despite the cool weekend, the weather in recent weeks has been warming up as we get closer to Summer. Students have been required to wear their hats since mid- August when the the UV levels have been 3 or higher. Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School encourages students, staff members, contractors, and volunteers to protect themselves from UV radiation in following ways.
1. Seek shade
Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School will ensure that there is sufficient shelter and trees to provide shade in outdoor spaces particularly in high use areas e.g. where students have lunch, outdoor lessons and popular play spaces.
The school will ensure:
- The availability of shade is considered when planning all other outdoor activities and excursions.
- Students are encouraged to use available areas of shade when outside.
- Students who choose to play on the oval will be offered sunscreen if they have forgotten to apply.
- Students who do not have appropriate hats or outdoor clothing are asked to play in the shade or a suitable area protected from the sun.
2. Slip on sun protective clothing
Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School acknowledges that clothing is the most protective barrier from UV radiation. Sun protective clothing is included in our school uniform / dress code and sports uniform. School clothing is cool, loose fitting and made of densely woven fabric. It includes shirts with collars and longer sleeves, longer style dresses and shorts.
3. Slap on a hat
All Our Lady Star of the Sea students are required to wear their school that protect their face, neck and ears, whenever they are outside. Baseball or peak caps and visors are not a suitable alternative.
4. Slop on sunscreen
Parents and carers must ensure that their child provides their own SPF 30 plus or higher broadspectrum, water resistant sunscreen. In the absence of a student providing their own SPF 30 plus or higher broadspectrum, water resistant sunscreen, staff members will offer a school purchase product to the student. Parents and carers are reminded that in this instance Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School cannot be held responsible for any subsequent reaction that the student may experience as a result of the application of the school sunscreen.
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Paul Anderson
Student Wellbeing Leader
