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 6/10 of the activities in the The BIG Question - How can switching off appliances help reduce our carbon footprint? programme
Complete the final 4 activities now to score 35 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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1st | The Snaith School | 20 | Attended Energy Sparks training |
1st | The Snaith School | 30 | Changed central heating operating times |
3rd | The Ruth Gorse Academy | 5 | Conduct a transport survey |
3rd | The Ruth Gorse Academy | 30 | Started a campaign to keep the doors and windows closed when the heating is on |
A list of recent adult and pupil-led activities at this school
Date | Points | Activity |
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20 Nov 2024 | 10 | Adjusted radiator thermostats |
19 Nov 2024 | 30 | Comprehensive review of boiler control settings |
19 Nov 2024 | 10 | Other |
18 Nov 2024 | 30 | Changed heating frost protection settings |
15 Nov 2024 | 5 | Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school |
15 Nov 2024 | 10 | Pupils and staff set an energy reduction target |
15 Nov 2024 | 5 | Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes |
15 Nov 2024 | 10 | Investigate how the school's hot water is heated |
15 Nov 2024 | 10 | Introduced an energy efficiency reward system |
06 Nov 2024 | 10 | Checked windows are closed at the end of the day |