Hats
Chapman Primary School will follow Cancer Council ACT recommendations to move from a ‘no hat, no play’ to a ‘no hat, play in the shade’ approach from August through May months in a move to encourage year-round sun/UV protection whilst continuing to promote active play and physical activity.
This change follows an update of the Sun (UV) Protection policy that was recently reviewed, following an engagement with staff late last year.
To inform its recommendations, the Cancer Council ACT reviewed research balancing students’ risk of UV exposure without hats with the need for physical activity.
What this means for schools
Hats must be worn from the beginning of August until the end of May, with hat wearing recommended but not required over the months of June and July.
If not already in use, schools should move from SPF30+ sunscreen to using SPF50 or 50+ sunscreen.
Please ensure that your child's hat is clearly labelled with their full name to ensure misplaced hats are returned to their rightful owner. For Health and Safety reasons, the school does not hold "spare" hat for students.