Local centres:
School Accreditation
The SunSmart Schools Accreditation programme provides accreditation for primary and intermediate schools that have a sun protection policy for Terms 1 and 4, that meets the Cancer Society's minimum criteria.
A school sun protection policy should include:
• Behaviour - use of sunhats, clothing, broad spectrum SPF30+ sunscreen
• Environment - promoting the provision and use of shade and rescheduling activities
• Curriculum - educating about sun protection and skin cancer prevention
• Policy review - at least 3 yearly
For more information visit the SunSmart Schools Website
Schools that would like further information about the Accreditation programme can contact:
Leanne Campbell Phone: 04 389 8421, email leannec@cancersoc.org.nz or your local Cancer Society office
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