Measure classroom temperatures to find out whether you should turn down the heating to save energy
Start a transport survey so that you can find out how much carbon your school community generates by travelling to school
You have completed 5/6 of the tasks in the Cut Out the High Carbon Commute programme
Complete the final task now to score 10 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.
8th
7th
6th
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 |
---|---|---|---|
4th | Malet Lambert | 20 | Staff discussed energy efficiency in staff meeting |
33rd | Carlton Primary School | 10 | Started working towards their energy saving target |
18th | Oasis Academy - Immingham | 20 | Find out why food waste is bad for the planet |
17th | Ryburn Valley High School | 20 | Investigate heat loss in your school with a thermal imaging camera |
A list of recent adult and pupil-led activities at this school
Date | Points | Activity |
---|---|---|
01 Apr 2025 | 20 | Put thermometers in each classroom |
01 Apr 2025 | 10 | Checked fridge and freezer door seals |
01 Apr 2025 | 10 | Cleaned windows to reduce need for lighting |
01 Apr 2025 | 30 | Introduced a meat-free day for school dinners |
01 Apr 2025 | 10 | Introduce a new staff member to Energy Sparks |
01 Apr 2025 | 20 | Staff discussed energy efficiency in staff meeting |
01 Apr 2025 | 10 | Displayed pre-heat times next to kitchen appliance |
01 Apr 2025 | 10 | Checked windows are closed at the end of the day |
01 Apr 2025 | 15 | Defrosted freezers |
01 Apr 2025 | 30 | Added insulation to hot water tanks and pipes |