Everyone can make certain choices

1. The Environmental Health Day Poster competition is open to all national school children in 5th and 6th classes from all over the Republic of Ireland. The EHOA goal is to encourage and inform children that they can influence environmental factors which effect their health. OUR THEME KIDS - CREATING A NEW CLIMATE FOR ACTION Everyone can make certain choices that affect their lifestyle and health on their own, as well as relying on Environmental Health Officers for protection from health threats. We are asking students to create a poster which can be used to celebrate World Environmental Health Day ! More information at www.ehoa.ie World Environmental Health Day 26th of September 2011 Win €1000 for your school

2. Remember, you have an influence over you environment that surrounds you and affects your health everyday. Here are just a few tips on how you can help protect your health. Childhood Obesity – Don’t be a Couch Potato Being fit means eats well, getting lots of physical activity , and having a healthy weight. If you're fit, your body works well, feels good, and can do all the things you want to do, like run around with your friends. Sun Safety – Block the Sun not the Fun Children and young peoples’ skin is more sensitive to damage from UV rays and they spend more time outdoors than adults. Never let their skin burn – wear that sun hat and slap on that sun-cream. Wash those Hands Washing your hands is the best way to stop germs from spreading. Think about all of the things that you touched today — from the telephone to the toilet. Whatever you did today, you came into contact with germs. It's easy for a germ on your hand to end up in your mouth. Think about how many foods you eat with your hands. Smoking - be Smart don’t Start Smoking is one of the worst things kids or adults can do to their bodies. Smoking and tobacco use can cause cancer and heart disease. Other effects include bad skin, smelly breath and stained teeth, more coughs and colds, difficulty keeping up with friends when playing sports, empty wallet — cigarettes are very expensive! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Remember, rubbish is not always rubbish. Many items can be reduced, reused or recycled to help the environment. Reduce paper use, reuse plastic bags and turn off electronic devices. REGISTRATION FORM please print: Must be returned with entries by 10/11/2011 Teacher: ____________________________________________________________ School:_____________________________________________________________ School Address:____________________________________________________________ School Telephone Number:____________________________________________________ Students / Group Name: ______________________Class:___________________________ A selection of entries will be displayed on our website. Any medium, including paper, can be used as long as it is at least 30x40cm (A3) in total. Any art material can be used including paint, texts, coloured pencils, collage materials, photography, computer graphics. An official entry form must be securely attached to the back of each poster. Due to costs, entries will not be returned. However, entries will be stored until March 1st 2012, during which time arrangements may be made to retrieve them. In addition, the EHOA will not be held responsible for entries that are damaged or lost. Schedule of prizes one x €1000 for the school to be spent on a fun element which students will benefit from. Winning student will receive a €250 one4all voucher. If it is a joint project the voucher will be split among students. Post Entries to : EHOA, Heraghty House, 4 Carlton Terrace Novara Avenue, Bray, Co Wicklow Ireland.