Gonville pupils in frame for eye-safety awards

Gonville School children learn about eye safety with Wanganui optometrist John Mellsop. Photo/Stuart Munro

Year 1 students at Gonville School know all about looking after their eyes.

Thursday morning saw Wanganui optometrist John Mellsop at the school to help the nine students brush-up on their eye protection while reading, working on the computer and playing safe.

Each of the children received a free pair of sunglasses which they immediately donned for a picture in the bright morning sun.

Visique is running a nationwide competition for classes to submit a short and simple video of their school hosting a Visique Have a Sunny Day.

Gonville School is one of eight schools across the nation that have been selected to enter the competition.

The short video will feature the students from Year 1 to Year 8 in a one-minute to five-minute sequence of the youngsters wearing sunglasses, and all the tips to protect your eyes.

The winning school will receive $1000 and sunglasses for the winning class.