Secondly, and just as importantly, the students of Scoil Naomh Eltin took part in a fundraiser to heighten awareness of being safe in the sun. All children were invited to wear their summer clothes while teachers worked with their classes on learning about being SunSmart. Do you know the "Five S's of Sun Safety"?
- SLIP on a t-shirt
- SLOP on SPF 30+ broad spectrum UVA sunscreen
- SLAP on a broad brimmed hat
- SLIDE on quality sunglasses
- SHADE from the sun whenever possible
Check out the following web pages for some more information:
www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/child-health/sun-safety-for-babies-and-children.html
www.skcin.org/sunSafetyAndPrevention/theFiveSsOfSunSafety.htm
www.undercovercody.co.nz/
www.cancer.ie/reduce-your-risk/sunsmart/code#sthash.QSzpecug.fyJmDzSC.dpbs