Our school is a SunSmart school. We need your support to ensure that all of our APS children have their sun hats each day this term.

Our school sun hats can be purchased from The Warehouse - either a navy coloured wide brim or bucket hat is fine.

This shows our school value Kaitiakitaka - Responsibility

“Taking care of our kura, classroom, environment / nature, community, peers, kaiako, selves...Te Ao!”

This term our amazing PTA have organised to purchase a tub of sunscreen for each classroom. A big thank you to our PTA for this initiative! Thank you also to Rebeka from Unichem Alexandra for supporting the PTA by offering a discount on the sunblock.

Here are some tips from SunSmart:

Slip into shade

Slip into the shade of a leafy tree, building or shade sail. Plan your outdoor activities for early or later in the day when the sun's UV levels are lower.

Slop on sunscreen

Slop on plenty of broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen of at least SPF 30. An average-sized adult needs a teaspoon of sunscreen for their head and neck, each limb and for the front and the back of the body. Apply 20 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours, or after being in water or sweating.

Slap on a hat

Wear a hat with a wide brim or with flaps covering the ears and neck. More people are sunburnt on the face and neck than any other part of the body.

Wrap on sunglasses

Choose close fitting, wrap around style sunglasses. Not all sunglasses protect against UV radiation, so always check the label for the sun protection rating.

Please note: Tamariki who are not wearing sun hats during Term 4 will be directed to play in a shady area during break and lunch.