Skin cancers are the most common form of cancers in New Zealand. The incidence of melanoma skin cancer is among the highest in the world.
- The SunSmart schools website provides information for teachers, students and parents on how to be SunSmart.
- The SunSmart schools programme provides Cancer Society approved guidelines on how to make your school a safe place for students and the school community.
What's happening with SunSmart Schools?
October 14, 2013: Term 4 - time to be SunSmart
Term Four means it is Hats On for SunSmart Schools. Remember to SLIP, SLOP, SLAP and WRAP now that we coming toward our summer months. Featured is Paige Halcrow, a proud SunSmart kid. Paige took part in Otago University Students Association (OUSA) Mental Health awareness walk in Dunedin during the weekend. The weather certainly turned it on for them. Doesn't she look fabulous?! Read More »
July 8, 2013: SunSmart success shone upon Paraparaumu Beach School
SunSmart success has shone upon Paraparaumu Beach School thanks to the diligent work of senior students Rhys Aidan and Zach, alongside their teacher Judy Atkinson. The team worked together to fill in the sunsmart application and then prepare and present the recommended school policy updates to the Board of Trustees. Read More »
September 18, 2012: SunSmart Schools Research
The Centres for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention Task Force (USA-based) have released recommendations and findings on primary and middle school interventions to prevent skin cancer. This highlights the importance of programmes such as ours in preventing skin cancer. Read More »
July 4, 2012: Further evidence to show increased risk of skin cancer when exposed to UVR in childhood
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) have assessed observational studies that found increased risk for both squamous cell and basal cell cancer from intermittent sun exposure in childhood, especially sunbathing, was also assocaited with an increased risk for melanoma. Read More »
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SPF30+ 50g Tube
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