2010 Sun Smart Poster Contest

Dear Teacher,

Thank you for your interest in the 2010 Sun Smart Poster Contest. Please click here to download the Poster Contest entry forms for your students.

Here's what you need to do:

� Have each student use the space provided on page 4 of the entry form to draw a picture about how they can be sun smart. To ensure that students have enough space to draw their poster, please print page 4 on 8� x 14" (legal size) paper. Be creative! Some sample ideas include:

v Use of hats, sunscreen, sunglasses and protective clothing

v Seeking shade

v Activities in the shade

v Ultraviolet radiation

� Ensure the parent/guardian promise section (page 3) is completed in order for the child's poster to be eligible to win a tree. Please send the entire contest entry form (all 4 pages) home with students.

� Submit pages 3 and 4 of each entry form through your School Board Courier (YRDSB and YCDSB) or Canada Post (private schools) by March 5, 2010, to:

Attention: Sharon Hall
York Region Community and Health Services Department

465 Davis Dr., Suite 240

Newmarket, ON. L3Y 2P1

The winner will be announced in April 2010 on the York Region website: www.york.ca/healthyschools, and the winner's parents/guardians, teacher and principal will be notified by telephone. In May 2010, we will discuss arrangements for the tree planting ceremony at the winning school during Sun Awareness Week (June 7-13, 2010).

All of the other students' entry forms will be returned to participating schools by May 31, 2010. All participating students will receive a Sun Smart bookmark made from the winning entry and a Sun Smart wrist band beads package.

The York Region Community and Health Services Department also has curriculum support materials, activities and other sun safety resources that can enhance your class' participation in the poster contest.

Thank you for partnering with us to help children in York Region learn how they can be sun smart.

Good luck with the contest!

Sun Smart Poster Contest Teacher Letter (print-ready pdf)

For more information please contact

York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653