The Wellington Division introduced the SunSmart School Accreditation programme to all primary schools in Wellington, Kapiti, Wairarapa, Marlborough and Nelson schools in 2000. This programme is now available to schools in most parts of New Zealand through their local Cancer Society Divisional Branch.

Schools that qualify for Sunsmart Accreditation are awarded metal signage and their performance is monitored every two years.

In order to qualify schools must comply with the following criteria:

• Develop a School SunSmart policy
• Sun protection and skin cancer awareness incorporated in the school’s curriculum
• Behaviour of students, staff and parents towards sun protection
• Sun protection in the school environment
  
• Monitoring and reinforcement procedures for sun protection in schools

Schools that would like further information about the Accreditation programme - This is currently being updated, it will be launched Sunsmart Week (13 - 19 November 2005).

Please Contact
Hereni Coffin - Health Promotion Co - Ordinator
Cancer Society of NZ Wellington Division Inc
52 - 62 Riddiford Street
Newtown
Wellington

Phone: 04 389 8421
Email: herenic@cancersoc.org.nz