Health Resources for Schools
Sun Safety, Shade and the Importance of Trees
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- Access curriculum resources for students in grades 1 – 12 from Ontario EcoSchools to support your school in becoming environmentally responsible
- Read about Focus on Forests resources and curriculum links to support learning about forests for students in grades 1 -12
- Schools can become a SunSense Certified school by following steps within the SunSense Certification Guide
- Use the SunSense Sun Safety and Policy Guidelines for Schools to implement safe sun practices at your school
- Get your school to become an Ontario EcoSchool
- Greening your school’s outdoor space with information from Evergreen
- Develop school guidelines and policies that advocate for sun safety and shade creation
- Engage in school wide activities that promote sun safety and shade creation through:
- announcements, bulletin boards and websites
- assemblies
- role modelling of sun safe behaviours
- advocating for more shade in your school and community
- participating in National Sun Safety Awareness Week in June
- Visit Trees Hamilton to request a free tree and learn more about the value of trees
- Visit the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care website for more information on the Skin Cancer Prevention Act
- Read about sun safety and UV rays from the City of Hamilton
- Ask your Public Health Nurse about artificial tanning facts and resources or email [email protected]
Date modified
September 16, 2022