SunSmart Schools recognise that UV levels peak in the middle of the day and that as the UV Index rises, the associated risk of skin damage also increases.
A SunSmart School has a sun protection policy and practices in place that aim to reduce over-exposure to UV. Cancer Council WA recommends implementing a sun protection policy when the UV levels are 3 or above.
The criteria to join the SunSmart Schools program are:
- All students wear sun protective hats (not peaked caps) year round, or when the UV Index is 3 and above. It is a requirement that hats are worn during term 2 and 3 when the UV is over 3.
- Sunscreen is available throughout the school and its use encouraged.
- Outdoor events are rescheduled to avoid peak UV times when possible.
- Sun protection is encouraged through teacher and parent role modelling and classroom activities.
- The school uniform/dress code includes sun protective items (e.g. shirts with collars, longer sleeves).
- The school has a sun protection policy.
The Crunch&Sip® program is a nutrition education initiative available to all Western Australian primary schools.
Crunch&Sip® is a short break for students to crunch on vegies or fruit and sip on water in the classroom.
There are nearly 400 certified Crunch&Sip® schools in WA and Onslow School is one of them!
Crunch&Sip® encourages kids to eat more vegetables and fruit and reach for water, which helps teach them healthy habits from a young age. Crunch&Sip® should only occur during class time and is not designed to replace recess.
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