Energy Sparks

Date	Points
17 Aug 2024	0	Started working towards an energy saving target Sat 17th Aug 2024
14 Aug 2024	-	Added timers to printers and photocopiers Wed 14th Aug 2024
31 Jul 2024	10	Cleaned windows to reduce need for lighting Wed 31st Jul 2024
22 Jul 2024	35	Upgraded computers Mon 22nd Jul 2024
15 Jul 2024	10	Turned off water chillers and hot drink boilers in the school holidays Mon 15th Jul 2024
15 Jul 2024	10	Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays Mon 15th Jul 2024
15 Jul 2024	35	Upgraded whiteboards Mon 15th Jul 2024
30 Jun 2024	35	Wrote a policy on transportation to school Sun 30th Jun 2024
10 Jun 2024	10	Completed an activity: Run an assembly about food waste at your school Mon 10th Jun 2024
24 May 2024	35	Create and maintain a holiday switch off list Fri 24th May 2024
12 Apr 2024	25	Switched off for the summer! Fri 12th Apr 2024
10 Apr 2024	35	Started a campaign to open blinds and switch off lights Wed 10th Apr 2024
08 Apr 2024	35	Completed an activity: Students and staff create a holiday switch off checklist Mon 8th Apr 2024
26 Mar 2024	15	Adjusted radiator thermostats Tue 26th Mar 2024
25 Mar 2024	30	Changed central heating operating times Mon 25th Mar 2024
25 Mar 2024	25	Holiday turn off Mon 25th Mar 2024
25 Mar 2024	35	Switched off hot water in school holidays Mon 25th Mar 2024
22 Mar 2024	10	Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays Fri 22nd Mar 2024
15 Mar 2024	35	Completed an activity: Talk to the caretaker about turning off the heating and hot water in the school holidays Fri 15th Mar 2024
15 Mar 2024	35	Completed an activity: Run a themed event focused on energy use Fri 15th Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024	20	Completed an activity: Investigate heat loss in your school with a thermal imaging camera Mon 4th Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024	20	Attended Energy Sparks training Mon 4th Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024	25	Completed an activity: Hold an assembly to introduce your school to Energy Sparks Mon 4th Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024	5	Completed an activity: Find your Energy Allies Mon 4th Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024	15	Completed an activity: Understand your school's baseload Mon 4th Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024	35	Completed an activity: Participate in an Introduction to Energy Sparks workshop Mon 4th Mar 2024
01 Mar 2024	5	Completed an activity: Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school Fri 1st Mar 2024
28 Feb 2024	10	Activated standby mode on computers Wed 28th Feb 2024
19 Feb 2024	20	Winter switch off Mon 19th Feb 2024
19 Feb 2024	20	Holiday turn off Mon 19th Feb 2024
19 Feb 2024	15	Turned off water chillers and hot drink boilers in the school holidays Mon 19th Feb 2024
19 Feb 2024	15	Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays Mon 19th Feb 2024
19 Feb 2024	15	Switched off lights on sunny days Mon 19th Feb 2024
22 Dec 2023	20	Winter switch off Fri 22nd Dec 2023
22 Dec 2023	30	Switched off heating in school holidays Fri 22nd Dec 2023
22 Dec 2023	15	Defrosted freezers Fri 22nd Dec 2023
15 Dec 2023	30	Completed an activity: Work with your Caretaker to change the morning heating start time Fri 15th Dec 2023
07 Dec 2023	20	Attended Energy Sparks training Thu 7th Dec 2023
01 Dec 2023	30	Completed an activity: Run a Layer Up Power Down Day Fri 1st Dec 2023
01 Dec 2023	35	Completed an activity: Review school heating timings Fri 1st Dec 2023
29 Nov 2023	30	Switched off heating at weekends Wed 29th Nov 2023
23 Nov 2023	5	Completed an activity: Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off Thu 23rd Nov 2023
17 Nov 2023	30	Upgraded kitchen appliances Fri 17th Nov 2023
15 Nov 2023	10	Completed an activity: Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time Wed 15th Nov 2023
14 Nov 2023	10	Completed an activity: Investigate how the school's hot water is heated Tue 14th Nov 2023
14 Nov 2023	35	Comprehensive review of boiler control settings Tue 14th Nov 2023
06 Nov 2023	10	Switched off lights and IT equipment after school Mon 6th Nov 2023
06 Nov 2023	30	Started a whole school switch-off campaign Mon 6th Nov 2023
06 Nov 2023	5	Completed an activity: Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes Mon 6th Nov 2023
06 Nov 2023	20	Completed an activity: Hold an assembly to introduce your school to Energy Sparks Mon 6th Nov 2023
06 Nov 2023	20	Completed an activity: Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school Mon 6th Nov 2023
25 Oct 2023	10	Adjusted radiator thermostats Wed 25th Oct 2023
18 Oct 2023	10	Checked fridge and freezer door seals Wed 18th Oct 2023
18 Oct 2023	15	Defrosted freezers Wed 18th Oct 2023
11 Oct 2023	30	Introduced a meat-free day for school dinners Wed 11th Oct 2023
11 Oct 2023	30	Create and maintain a holiday switch off list Wed 11th Oct 2023
11 Oct 2023	30	Create and maintain a holiday switch off list Wed 11th Oct 2023
10 Oct 2023	15	Fixed dripping hot taps Tue 10th Oct 2023
02 Oct 2023	50	Completed an activity: Take longer term action to promote sustainable and energy saving travel to school Mon 2nd Oct 2023
01 Oct 2023	10	Other Sun 1st Oct 2023

What's been going on?

Completed an activity: Run an assembly about food waste at your school

Completed an activity: Students and staff create a holiday switch off checklist

Completed an activity: Talk to the caretaker about turning off the heating and hot water in the school holidays

Completed an activity: Run a themed event focused on energy use

Completed an activity: Investigate heat loss in your school with a thermal imaging camera

Completed an activity: Hold an assembly to introduce your school to Energy Sparks

Completed an activity: Find your Energy Allies

Completed an activity: Understand your school's baseload

Completed an activity: Participate in an Introduction to Energy Sparks workshop

Completed an activity: Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school

Completed an activity: Work with your Caretaker to change the morning heating start time

Completed an activity: Run a Layer Up Power Down Day

Completed an activity: Review school heating timings

Completed an activity: Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off

Completed an activity: Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time

Completed an activity: Investigate how the school's hot water is heated

Completed an activity: Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes

Completed an activity: Hold an assembly to introduce your school to Energy Sparks

Completed an activity: Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school

Completed an activity: Take longer term action to promote sustainable and energy saving travel to school