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 4/7 of the tasks in the Beat your baseload programme
Complete the final 3 tasks now to score 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | West Huntspill Primary Academy | 35 | Introduced a meat-free day for school dinners |
| 1st | St Katherine's School | 20 | Switched off heating at weekends |
| 1st | St Katherine's School | 15 | Defrosted freezers |
| 14th | Indian Queens Primary School | 10 | Checked fridge and freezer door seals |
A list of recent adult and pupil-led activities at this school
| Date | Points | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2025 | 10 | Cleaned windows to reduce need for lighting |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 10 | Switched off lights and IT equipment after school |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 20 | Attended Energy Sparks training |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 20 | Hold an assembly to introduce your school to Energy Sparks |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 35 | Students and staff create a holiday switch off checklist |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 35 | Complete a baseload audit |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 10 | Understand your school's baseload |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 10 | Understand how our carbon emissions cause the Greenhouse Effect and Climate change |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 30 | Campaign for a meat-free day of school dinners |
| 13 May 2025 | 10 | Switched off lights on sunny days |