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

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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
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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 Dont 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 dont
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.