Skin cancers are the most common form of cancers in New Zealand. The incidence of melanoma skin cancer is among the highest in the world.
- The SunSmart schools website provides information for teachers, students and parents on how to be SunSmart.
- The SunSmart schools programme provides Cancer Society approved guidelines on how to make your school a safe place for students and the school community.
What's happening with SunSmart Schools?
Watch the SunSmart Schools curriculum resources in action at Sylvia Park School. The resources are cross-curricula for Levels 1 to 4 of the NZ Curriculum, and are a great way to teach students about the sun, energy and sun protection through hands-on and inquiry lessons.
Products for Schools
Great offer for the SPF 30+ Everday 1 Litre Pump Bottle
The SPF30+ Sunscreen is UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum Very High Protection. A formulation enriched with moisturising Aloe Vera and Vitamin E. Two hours water resistance. The 1 Litre has proved popular and the price remains the same for this product. Make it a Cancer Society summer at your school and early childcare centre... More
Fundraising 
A great option to fundraise with instead of chocolate and biscuits.
SPF50+ 50g Everyday Tube, Buy Price: $3.50 incl GST
Sell for $5.00 or more – clear profit direct to the school/early childhood centre.
NB: No Sale, No Return. Product must be ordered in carton lots - 48 units per carton - to achieve the fundraiser price.
Apply to be a
SunSmart School
Complete the online SunSmart Schools Accreditation Application. Your local Cancer Society Health Promoter will contact you.
Already SunSmart?
