Welcome to the Sun Safe Schools Newsfeed. Below you will find news and updates about our progress in helping UK schools keep their pupils safe in the sun

Wednesday, 30 September 2015

Anglesey Primary Academy Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Shade

Congratulations to Anglesey Primary Academy for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Anglesey Primary Academy

“We have shaded areas around the edges of all three playgrounds and we made the activities in these areas as appealing as possible, including a dance club, basketball shooting practice, loom bands, the trim trail. See attached photos. The children and staff really engaged with the Sun safe message. Thank you for the resources. We will continue to deliver this important message next year.”

(Liz Runcorn - Anglesey Primary Academy)

Monday, 28 September 2015

Anglesey Primary Academy Completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

Congratulations to Anglesey Primary Academy for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.

Lesson Plan photo submitted by Anglesey Primary Academy

“All classes used lesson plans in PSHE to learn about keeping safe in the sun. Children also made a display for the playground at lunchtime.”

(Liz Runcorn - Anglesey Primary Academy)

Friday, 25 September 2015

Cherry Tree Hill Primary is now an Official Sun Safe School!

Congratulations to Cherry Tree Hill Primary for obtaining their Sun Safe School Status & Award

“Cherry Tree Hill have enjoyed the process of becoming a Sun Safe school. The children have all enjoyed learning about being safe in the sun. It was an easy process to go through and we are pleased to now be a Sun Safe school.”

(Heather Futcher - Cherry Tree Hill Primary)

Cherry Tree Hill Primary Completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

Congratulations to Cherry Tree Hill Primary for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.

Lesson Plan photo submitted by Cherry Tree Hill Primary

“The children enjoyed hearing the story of George the Sun Safe Superstar and completing the activities linked to it. They all completed three activities and had there stickers.”

(Heather Futcher - Cherry Tree Hill Primary)

Thursday, 17 September 2015

Highfields School Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Highfields School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Highfields School have also pledged to make sure that all children have access to Sun Hats & Sunscreen and that all teachers at the school will be good role models with regard to sun safety.

“Copy of letter attached . ”

“All of our staff act as role models to promote sun safety. ”

(Gemma Wilson - Highfields School)

Highfields School Completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

Congratulations to Highfields School for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.

Lesson Plan photo submitted by Highfields School

“The classes all took part the various lessons plans and thoroughly enjoyed the fun resources . Excellent for getting the message across”

(Gemma Wilson - Highfields School)

Oakfield High School And College, Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Shade

Congratulations to Oakfield High School And College, for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Oakfield High School And College,

“Hi, This photograph is the canopy that goes the full length of our school playground, there are also 2 pods that provide shade which ensures enough space for all learners at Oakfield. Thanks, Joanne Taylor”

(Joanne Taylor - Oakfield High School And College,)

Oakfield High School And College, Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Introductory Assembly Plan

Congratulations to Oakfield High School And College, for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:

Assembly photo submitted by Oakfield High School And College,

“Hi, The power point slide features an article in the Daily Mail, explaining the dangers of the sun. Thanks, Joanne Taylor”

(Joanne Taylor - Oakfield High School And College,)

Highfields School Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Highfields School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Highfields School have also pledged to make sure that all children have access to Sun Hats & Sunscreen and that all teachers at the school will be good role models with regard to sun safety.

“Copy of letter attached . ”

“All of our staff act as role models to promote sun safety. ”

(Gemma Wilson - Highfields School)

Highfields School is now an Official Sun Safe School!

Congratulations to Highfields School for obtaining their Sun Safe School Status & Award

“The school thoroughly enjoyed the scheme and the free educational resources made this easy to complete and launch within school.”

(Gemma Wilson - Highfields School)