Sunsmart programs in schools.
Why is it important for schools in NZ?, well because Skin cancer is one of the most common cancer in NZ, and staff and community of schools are trying to lower the number of people getting skin cancer every year.
Is it really compulsory to wear hats? I wouldn’t say yes but I wouldn’t say no, Wearing hats is really up to your staff/principal or how SunSmart your school is. Wearing hats can help you protect your ears, neck, and face, Talking about hats let’s talk about shade structures or shade around your school, if you are a SunSmart school you should have at least heaps of shade to protect yourself from the sun if you have no sunscreen or a hat. The most common shade to find in schools are trees.
Getting protected by sunscreen is definitely a must because sunscreen comes in different ranges of SPF. the SPF is special cause the hotter the sun the higher the SPF you need. Sunscreen also comes in different varieties such as – Roll on, Spray, Cream, etc. Skin cancer is really effective, especially if not treated as soon as possible, How to know if your getting skin cancer around your face/head – a sizable patch that is brownish with darker speckles. a mole that bleeds, and changes color, size, or texture. a little lesion that has an erratic border with spots that are red, pink, white, blue, or blue-black.
The sooner the better, Teaching little ones or students about sun smart is the way to go, Students can reflect on how to be SunSmart, The guidelines – Slip, Slop, Slap, Wrap
Slide into the cover. Look for a nice shaded tree or a sail of shade to hide under. One of the finest and simplest ways to shield oneself from UV rays is using shade.
Put on coverings that protect your skin. The perfect shirt has long sleeves. Put some sunblock on. It is advised to use water-resistant, broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30. Don’t forget to apply 20 minutes prior to going outside and to reapply every two hours, after swimming, or after perspiring. Put on a cap. Hats with wide brims shield the face, neck, and ears. Put your sunglasses on. our eyes can be shielded from UV rays with sunglasses.
KEEP REVIEWING THE PROGRAM VERY OFTEN – You should keep reviewing the program every 3 years at least because you never know what might’ve happened to the guidelines maybe it changed maybe there were some new rules added to it.