Dramatic school disaster: Students in the hospital after sunburn!

Dramatic school disaster: Students in the hospital after sunburn!

Neumünster, Deutschland - The anticipation was great when the students of the Rudolf Tonner School from Neumünster drove to Sylt on a school trip from June 30 to July 4, 2025. But the enthusiasm quickly turned into concerned faces when several third graders were confronted with severe sunburns and even medical treatments. Merkur Schleswig-Holstein had to be brought to Lübeck.

The shocked parents raise serious accusations against the accompanying teachers. They say that inadequate sun protection and participation in hikes were not acceptable despite the burns that had already occurred. As a result, the parents concerned not only filed a criminal complaint, but also submitted a complaint against the teachers.

medical care and return to school

Three children had to be treated for sunburns during the school trip. However, the treating doctor on site saw no need for action and had the school trip continued. The parents report that the serious injuries were only recognized after returning to Neumünster. Almost all children are now back at school while one still has to cure at home.

The Ministry of Education does not seem to share the allegations of the parents. It was emphasized that there was sun protection. Nevertheless, the situation is alarming, because experts warn of the risks of strong UV radiation, especially in North Sea islands, where the sun's rays are significantly reinforced by the reflection effect of the water.

dangers of UV radiation

The topic of UV radiation and its health consequences has long been no new topic. Studies, as they are presented by dguv , that even a low exposure to UV radiation can have long-term negative consequences, including skin cancer. Preepithic carcinoma has been recognized as an occupational disease since 2015, and the numbers are increasing continuously. The skin cancer rate in Europe has even risen by twice the way.

protective measures in daycare centers and schools

In order to avoid such incidents in the future, it is crucial that daycare centers and schools implement appropriate protective measures. As in particular climate human health should be paid to comprehensive information on UV protection in order to protect children and adolescents in the best possible way.

In the light of events on Sylt, the efforts for better UV protection in schools and daycare centers are more important than ever. The incidents impressively show that it is not only about sun and fun, but also about the safety and health of our children.