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 3/10 of the tasks in the The BIG Question - How can switching off appliances help reduce our carbon footprint? programme
Complete the final 7 tasks now to score 105 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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2nd | Sunnyside Spencer Academy | - | Run an assembly about food waste at your school |
2nd | Sunnyside Spencer Academy | - | Review and reflect/ Follow up check |
2nd | Sunnyside Spencer Academy | - | Do a creative activity themed around energy saving |
24th | Barley Croft Primary School | 10 | Started working towards their energy saving target |
A list of recent adult and pupil-led activities at this school
Date | Points | Activity |
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14 Feb 2025 | 30 | Introduced a meat-free day for school dinners |
14 Feb 2025 | 35 | Switched off heating at weekends |
07 Feb 2025 | 5 | Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school |
07 Feb 2025 | 30 | Changed central heating operating times |
07 Feb 2025 | 30 | Upgraded whiteboards |
07 Feb 2025 | 25 | Are heat pumps the answer? |
07 Feb 2025 | 10 | Use appliance monitors to understand the energy use of individual appliances |
17 Jan 2025 | 35 | Run a Layer Up Power Down Day |
08 Jan 2025 | 15 | Introduce a new staff member to Energy Sparks |
20 Dec 2024 | 30 | Switched off hot water in school holidays |