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* 1. Do you support your own child to use a combination of sun protection measures when UV index levels are 3 or above (generally early-August – mid May)?

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* 2. Would you like to see students encouraged and supported to develop independent sun protection skills more proactively?

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* 3. Do you believe the current proposed GHPS strategies for providing shade in addition to provided areas of shade is adequate to protect students from UV exposure?

These strategies include:

· opening up the library for board games, library club

· opening the gymnasium for students to seek shade

· providing a range of clubs such as origami, coding, Art, Science and games clubs

· providing quiet activities on the shaded area outside of the library on high UV days

· providing a ‘Sweat’ timetable on days over 34 degrees or high UV days

· reminding students to wear hats and providing shaded areas for students who do not have hats

· reminders to apply sunscreen (sunscreen station) to advocate for sunscreen usage

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* 4. What initiatives could be added to the GHPS SunSmart Policy? Please note- suggestions need to align to the Department of Education Victoria Policy Advisory Service.
Please send suggestions to:
nerida.burns@education.vic.gov.au or
melinda.oldham@education.vic.gov.au

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