27/05/2021
Save the Date
Schools across the country are invited to join Melanoma New Zealand's annual awareness week in Term 3 this year.
Share or tag a teacher, student or school parent and help us spread the word.
We have some exciting activities planned to help support students and staff to learn about the importance of taking care of their skin when enjoying the outdoors.
New Zealand has the highest rate of melanoma in the world. This life-threatening cancer is most often caused by exposure to the sun, and a history of sunburn in childhood can lead to melanoma later in life. Melanoma is almost always preventable, and it is really important that our young people develop good sun smart habits from an early age.
Schools can join in the fun and “Get Spotted”, through non-uniform days, bake sales, scavenger hunts, quizzes, and other initiatives designed to get us talking about our skin, and how to stay safe in the sun. Schools' Get Spotted initiatives are profiled through our social channels and one lucky school is in to win a grand prize (stay tuned for more details about this!).
We would really love as many schools as possible to get involved in Melanoma New Zealand's annual awareness week. (And we hope to see even more secondary schools register this year, as the date has been brought forward into Term 3).
Get Spotted
27 September 2021 - 1 October 2021
(or pick a date that works for you).
This is a great time of year to encourage children and young people to make good choices about sun awareness and UV protection.
We'll share educational content to inspire students and their whānau to practise sun smart behaviours, plus some fundraising ideas - so register now for more information by clicking the link below.
http://bit.ly/GetSpottedSaveTheDate2021