Rationale
The SunSmart Policy for St Francis Xavier School, Goodna has been developed to ensure that all students and staff members attending this school are protected from skin damage caused by the harmful ultraviolet rays of the Queensland sun.
Aims
The policy aims to:
- provide ongoing education that promotes personal responsibility for skin cancer prevention and early detection.
- provide environments that support SunSmart practices.
- encourage the members of the school community to wear protective clothing, hats and sunscreen for high risks times such as lunch times, sports, excursions and all outside activities.