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You have completed 0/10 of the activities in the The BIG Question - How can switching off appliances help reduce our carbon footprint? programme
Complete the final 10 activities now to score 145 points and 30 bonus points for completing the programme
Complete our recommended activities and actions to score points, win prizes and start reducing your energy usage.
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Schools score points by recording their activities to investigate their energy use, learning about energy, and taking energy saving actions around their school.
Place | School | Points | Activity |
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- | Shenton Primary School | 10 | Started working towards their energy saving target |
- | Sunnyside Spencer Academy | 10 | Turned off water chillers and hot drink boilers in the school holidays |
- | Spinney Hill Primary School | 10 | Started working towards their energy saving target |
- | Sunnyside Spencer Academy | 10 | Switched off lights and IT equipment after school |
A list of recent adult and pupil-led activities at this school
Date | Points | Activity |
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10 Nov 2024 | 10 | Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays |
10 Sep 2024 | 10 | Switched off lights and IT equipment after school |
09 Sep 2024 | 30 | Started a whole school switch-off campaign |
08 Sep 2024 | 10 | Switched off lights and IT equipment after school |
02 Sep 2024 | 30 | Started a campaign to keep the doors and windows closed when the heating is on |
24 May 2024 | 20 | Switched off for the summer! |
11 Mar 2024 | 30 | Switched off hot water in school holidays |
16 Feb 2024 | 20 | Holiday turn off |
16 Feb 2024 | 30 | Started a campaign to keep the doors and windows closed when the heating is on |
11 Feb 2024 | 30 | Create and maintain a holiday switch off list |