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 45 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 | St Mary's Primary School, Purton | 20 | Defrosted freezers |
26th | Critchill School | 10 | Started a campaign to only switch on kitchen equipment when needed |
35th | Priory Community School Academy | 10 | Started working towards their energy saving target |
13th | Damers First School | 5 | Design posters to remind pupils to not waste food |
A list of recent adult and pupil-led activities at this school
Date | Points | Activity |
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02 Apr 2025 | 30 | Students and staff create a holiday switch off checklist |
01 Apr 2025 | 5 | Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school |
26 Mar 2025 | 10 | Analyse your school energy use - when is your school occupied? |
26 Mar 2025 | 5 | Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes |
26 Mar 2025 | 10 | Understand your school's baseload |
12 Feb 2025 | 35 | Participate in an Introduction to Energy Sparks workshop |
05 Dec 2024 | 5 | Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off |
12 Nov 2024 | 5 | Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time |
15 Oct 2024 | 20 | Attended Energy Sparks training |
11 Sep 2024 | 20 | Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school |