Sun & Air Quality
SUN SAFETY
As a centre we are committed to sun protection and are proudly an approved Cancer Council SunSmart NSW Centre. We promote and encourage all children and educators to protect their skin in five ways when the UV is 3 and above, as recommended by the Cancer Council. Sun protection is incorporated into our learning programs giving children a greater understanding of why sun safety is important and how to implement effective sun protection. Sun protection information, policy, procedures and resources are accessible and communicated regularly to families, educators and visitors.
Please see below for today’s SunSmart UV index ratings and sun protection times in our local area:
AIR QUALITY
Air Quality Index
We monitor the Daily Air Quality Index for Canberra. This is to ensure we are following recommended advice before engaging in outdoor experiences, for the health and safety of all children and educators at the service.
Air Quality Index: https://www.health.act.gov.au/about-our-health-system/population-health/environmental-monitoring/monitoring-and-regulating-air
Daily Pollen Index
At McKellar Cottage we monitor the Daily Pollen Index for Canberra, from the Weatherzone website. This is to ensure we are following recommended advice before engaging in outdoor play, for the health and safety of all children and educators at the service.
Daily Pollen Index: https://www.canberrapollen.com.au/
Fire Danger Ratings
Our educators monitor the daily Fire Danger Ratings for ACT, from the ACT Emergency Services website. This is to ensure we are monitoring the risk of local bush fires starting and following recommended advice to ensure health and safety of all children and educators at the service.
Fire Danger Rating: