The following is a list of health months, weeks and days. Schools are encouraged to plan learning activities related to these important health awareness and promotion efforts. Learning programmes in the Life Orientation, Natural Sciences or Arts and Culture curriculums may be appropriate.

   17 April            World Haemophilia Day
   6 May               World Asthma Day        
   June	               Child Protection Month
   16 - 22 June        National Epilepsy Week
   22 - 29 June        Drug Awareness Week
   August              Oral Health Month
   3 - 9 August        National Immunisation Awareness Week
   11 - 15 August      Child Accident Prevention Week
   18 - 22 August      Health Promotion Schools' Week
   September           Heart Awareness Month
   2 - 6 September     School Aids Week
   23 - 29 September   International Retina Week
   13 - 17 October     Eye-care Awareness Week
   14 November         World Diabetes Day
   1 December          World Aids Day

Please bring these dates to the attention of all educators and learners.

SIGNED: F.A. BOOYSE
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2003:04:07