Energy Sparks

Date	Points
31 Jul 2024	30	Installed electric vehicle charging points Wed 31st Jul 2024
01 Jul 2024	30	Started a campaign to open blinds and switch off lights Mon 1st Jul 2024
24 Jun 2024	30	Completed a programme: Lower Your Lighting Impact Mon 24th Jun 2024
24 Jun 2024	30	Completed a programme: Take a bite out of food waste Mon 24th Jun 2024
17 Jun 2024	-	Completed an activity: Big Weekend Switch Off - Energy Sparks X Lets Go Zero Mon 17th Jun 2024
10 Jun 2024	10	Completed an activity: Do a creative activity themed around energy saving Mon 10th Jun 2024
03 Jun 2024	10	Activated standby mode on computers Mon 3rd Jun 2024
03 Jun 2024	30	Created a policy on switching off information technology equipment Mon 3rd Jun 2024
03 Jun 2024	20	Switched off for the summer! Mon 3rd Jun 2024
03 Jun 2024	10	Fixed dripping hot taps Mon 3rd Jun 2024
03 Jun 2024	30	Upgraded security lights to PIR movement detectors Mon 3rd Jun 2024
03 Jun 2024	10	Switched off lights on sunny days Mon 3rd Jun 2024
03 Jun 2024	30	Wrote a policy on closing external doors and windows when the heating is on Mon 3rd Jun 2024
03 Jun 2024	10	Completed an activity: Run a regular assembly about saving energy Mon 3rd Jun 2024
03 Jun 2024	30	Introduced a meat-free day for school dinners Mon 3rd Jun 2024
03 Jun 2024	30	Introduced a policy on reducing energy and resource use for printing and photocopying. Mon 3rd Jun 2024
03 Jun 2024	30	Wrote a policy on transportation to school Mon 3rd Jun 2024
03 Jun 2024	30	Introduced a policy on classroom temperature Mon 3rd Jun 2024
03 Jun 2024	30	Upgraded whiteboards Mon 3rd Jun 2024
22 May 2024	20	Staff discussed energy efficiency in staff meeting Wed 22nd May 2024
20 May 2024	5	Completed an activity: Fight food waste at home Mon 20th May 2024
20 May 2024	20	Completed an activity: Conduct a lighting audit of your school Mon 20th May 2024
17 May 2024	-	Switched off fume cupboards after school Fri 17th May 2024
13 May 2024	5	Completed an activity: Design posters to remind pupils to not waste food Mon 13th May 2024
13 May 2024	10	Completed an activity: Analyse how much greenhouse gas is being produced by your school's food waste Mon 13th May 2024
03 May 2024	-	Switched off fume cupboards after school Fri 3rd May 2024
01 May 2024	20	Completed an activity: Investigate whether the school's heating and hot water is switched off during the school holidays Wed 1st May 2024
01 May 2024	30	Completed an activity: Introduce a policy on switching off lights, computers, and other information technology equipment Wed 1st May 2024
01 May 2024	30	Changed central heating operating times Wed 1st May 2024
29 Apr 2024	20	Completed an activity: Investigate options for making your school fully energy efficient Mon 29th Apr 2024
29 Apr 2024	30	Completed an activity: Campaign for a meat-free day of school dinners Mon 29th Apr 2024
29 Apr 2024	10	Completed an activity: Pupils share their energy saving work with a wider audience Mon 29th Apr 2024
29 Apr 2024	20	Completed an activity: What is decarbonisation? Mon 29th Apr 2024
29 Apr 2024	20	Completed an activity: Are heat pumps the answer? Mon 29th Apr 2024
29 Apr 2024	5	Completed an activity: Be a solar spotter Mon 29th Apr 2024
29 Apr 2024	10	Completed an activity: Pupils meet with the headteacher and school governors to create an energy policy Mon 29th Apr 2024
29 Apr 2024	10	Completed an activity: Use energy data during maths lessons Mon 29th Apr 2024
29 Apr 2024	10	Completed an activity: Run an assembly about food waste at your school Mon 29th Apr 2024
29 Apr 2024	30	Completed an activity: Hold a sustainable travel theme day Mon 29th Apr 2024
29 Apr 2024	30	Wrote a policy on transportation to school Mon 29th Apr 2024
26 Apr 2024	-	Switched off fume cupboards after school Fri 26th Apr 2024
22 Apr 2024	10	Completed an activity: Understand how our transportation choices impact the environment Mon 22nd Apr 2024
22 Apr 2024	10	Completed an activity: How does a heat pump work? Mon 22nd Apr 2024
22 Apr 2024	30	Installed lights with occupancy sensors Mon 22nd Apr 2024
19 Apr 2024	-	Switched off fume cupboards after school Fri 19th Apr 2024
17 Apr 2024	5	Completed an activity: Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off Wed 17th Apr 2024
15 Apr 2024	20	Completed an activity: Research renewable energy cooperatives or initiatives in your area. Mon 15th Apr 2024
12 Apr 2024	-	Switched off fume cupboards after school Fri 12th Apr 2024
05 Apr 2024	10	Switched off fume cupboards after school Fri 5th Apr 2024
02 Apr 2024	30	Upgraded computers Tue 2nd Apr 2024
01 Apr 2024	30	Completed an activity: Plan and run a campaign to switch off lights and use natural light on sunny days Mon 1st Apr 2024
31 Mar 2024	30	Completed a programme: Smart Schools Stay at 18 degrees Sun 31st Mar 2024
31 Mar 2024	30	Completed a programme: Beat your baseload Sun 31st Mar 2024
29 Mar 2024	20	Completed an activity: Investigate whether the school's heating and hot water is switched off during the school holidays Fri 29th Mar 2024
29 Mar 2024	10	Switched off fume cupboards after school Fri 29th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	20	Holiday turn off Thu 28th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	10	Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays Thu 28th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	30	Completed a programme: Watch Out for Heating Waste! Thu 28th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	30	Completed a programme: Give your heating a lie-in Thu 28th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	30	Switched off heating in school holidays Thu 28th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	15	Defrosted freezers Thu 28th Mar 2024
25 Mar 2024	30	Completed an activity: Students and staff create a holiday switch off checklist Mon 25th Mar 2024
25 Mar 2024	5	Completed an activity: Review and reflect/ Follow up check Mon 25th Mar 2024
25 Mar 2024	50	Completed an activity: Take longer term action to promote sustainable and energy saving travel to school Mon 25th Mar 2024
22 Mar 2024	10	Switched off fume cupboards after school Fri 22nd Mar 2024
20 Mar 2024	30	Switched off heating at weekends Wed 20th Mar 2024
18 Mar 2024	5	Completed an activity: Watch an animation about renewable energy Mon 18th Mar 2024
18 Mar 2024	10	Completed an activity: Hold a debate about renewable energy Mon 18th Mar 2024
15 Mar 2024	10	Switched off fume cupboards after school Fri 15th Mar 2024
11 Mar 2024	20	Completed an activity: Investigate how much energy families use at home Mon 11th Mar 2024
11 Mar 2024	30	Completed an activity: Carry out a campaign to inform staff and pupils about the importance of classroom layout to keep the heating running efficiently Mon 11th Mar 2024
11 Mar 2024	20	Completed an activity: Run an assembly about the high carbon commute Mon 11th Mar 2024
08 Mar 2024	10	Switched off fume cupboards after school Fri 8th Mar 2024
06 Mar 2024	35	Completed an activity: Complete a baseload audit Wed 6th Mar 2024
05 Mar 2024	30	Upgraded security lights to LED Tue 5th Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024	20	Completed an activity: Hold an assembly to introduce your school to Energy Sparks Mon 4th Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024	30	Switched off heating for the summer Mon 4th Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024	10	Introduced an energy efficiency reward system Mon 4th Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024	75	Declared a Climate Emergency Mon 4th Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024	5	Completed an activity: Thermometers are put in each classroom to monitor room temperature Mon 4th Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024	30	Create and maintain a holiday switch off list Mon 4th Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024	10	Cleaned windows to reduce need for lighting Mon 4th Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024	10	Checked fridge and freezer door seals Mon 4th Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024	10	Completed an activity: Use appliance monitors to understand the energy use of individual appliances Mon 4th Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024	20	Put thermometers in each classroom Mon 4th Mar 2024
01 Mar 2024	10	Switched off fume cupboards after school Fri 1st Mar 2024
26 Feb 2024	10	Completed an activity: My impact on the environment Mon 26th Feb 2024
26 Feb 2024	5	Completed an activity: Conduct a transport survey Mon 26th Feb 2024
26 Feb 2024	20	Completed an activity: Find out about oil and its impact on the environment Mon 26th Feb 2024
26 Feb 2024	10	Completed an activity: Be an Energy Hero Mon 26th Feb 2024
26 Feb 2024	10	Completed an activity: Create an Energy Mascot for your school Mon 26th Feb 2024
26 Feb 2024	10	Completed an activity: Analyse a school's solar data Mon 26th Feb 2024
23 Feb 2024	10	Switched off fume cupboards after school Fri 23rd Feb 2024
19 Feb 2024	20	Completed an activity: Learn about Community Energy Mon 19th Feb 2024
16 Feb 2024	10	Switched off fume cupboards after school Fri 16th Feb 2024
14 Feb 2024	5	Completed an activity: Measure classroom temperatures Wed 14th Feb 2024
12 Feb 2024	10	Completed an activity: Pupils meet with kitchen staff to discuss their role in saving energy Mon 12th Feb 2024
12 Feb 2024	20	Holiday turn off Mon 12th Feb 2024
09 Feb 2024	20	Completed an activity: Investigate whether the school's heating and hot water is switched off during the school holidays Fri 9th Feb 2024
09 Feb 2024	10	Switched off fume cupboards after school Fri 9th Feb 2024
07 Feb 2024	0	Completed a programme: Get Energised! Wed 7th Feb 2024
06 Feb 2024	20	Completed an activity: Invite in an expert Tue 6th Feb 2024
05 Feb 2024	10	Turned off water chillers and hot drink boilers in the school holidays Mon 5th Feb 2024
05 Feb 2024	30	Installed lights with occupancy sensors Mon 5th Feb 2024
05 Feb 2024	10	Completed an activity: Learn about appliances that use energy at home and school Mon 5th Feb 2024
05 Feb 2024	30	Started a campaign to open blinds and switch off lights Mon 5th Feb 2024
05 Feb 2024	30	Completed an activity: Run a Layer Up Power Down Day Mon 5th Feb 2024
02 Feb 2024	20	Completed an activity: Investigate whether the school's heating and hot water is switched off during the school holidays Fri 2nd Feb 2024
02 Feb 2024	10	Switched off fume cupboards after school Fri 2nd Feb 2024
01 Feb 2024	30	Completed an activity: Run a campaign to switch off electrical equipment overnight Thu 1st Feb 2024
01 Feb 2024	30	Completed an activity: Turn the school heating down by 1°C Thu 1st Feb 2024
01 Feb 2024	10	Completed an activity: Understand your school's baseload Thu 1st Feb 2024
29 Jan 2024	30	Switched off hot water in school holidays Mon 29th Jan 2024
29 Jan 2024	20	Completed an activity: Find out why food waste is bad for the planet Mon 29th Jan 2024
29 Jan 2024	30	Comprehensive review of boiler control settings Mon 29th Jan 2024
17 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Learn about where our electricity and gas comes from and their impact on the environment Wed 17th Jan 2024
17 Jan 2024	30	Completed an activity: Talk to the caretaker about turning off the heating and hot water in the school holidays Wed 17th Jan 2024
15 Jan 2024	30	Completed an activity: Run a themed event focused on energy use Mon 15th Jan 2024
15 Jan 2024	30	Completed an activity: Run a whole school lights switch off competition Mon 15th Jan 2024
15 Jan 2024	30	Completed an activity: Monitor whether electrical appliances and lights are left on or on standby after school. Mon 15th Jan 2024
15 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Pupils meet with the office staff to discuss their role in saving energy Mon 15th Jan 2024
15 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Investigate how the school's hot water is heated Mon 15th Jan 2024
15 Jan 2024	20	Completed an activity: Create an energy saving display Mon 15th Jan 2024
15 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Learn about appliances that use energy at home and school Mon 15th Jan 2024
15 Jan 2024	30	Completed an activity: Find out exactly how much food your school is wasting Mon 15th Jan 2024
15 Jan 2024	10	Switched off lights and IT equipment after school Mon 15th Jan 2024
15 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Understand why COP26 was important Mon 15th Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024	30	Completed an activity: Work with your Caretaker to change the morning heating start time Tue 9th Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024	15	Completed an activity: Pupils talk to the school caretaker about improving heating controls Tue 9th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Analyse your school energy use - when is your school occupied? Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Is your school kitchen planet friendly? Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	30	Started a campaign to keep the doors and windows closed when the heating is on Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	30	Switched off hot water at weekends Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	10	Switched off lights and IT equipment after school Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	10	Added timers to printers and photocopiers Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	30	Started a whole school switch-off campaign Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	30	Completed an activity: Run a campaign to switch off electrical equipment overnight Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	30	Changed heating frost protection settings Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	30	Completed an activity: Run a campaign to close doors and windows when the heating is on Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	5	Completed an activity: Monitor whether adults and pupils are wearing warmer clothes inside the school building during winter Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	30	Completed an activity: Review school heating timings Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Pupils meet the Business Manager to discuss the school's energy usage and bills Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Understand how our carbon emissions cause the Greenhouse Effect and Climate change Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Share the energy saving message with parents and the local community Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	15	Completed an activity: Analyse your school energy use - review heating timings Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	35	Completed an activity: Monitor light levels in classrooms Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	5	Completed an activity: Make energy saving posters Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	30	Completed an activity: Planet vs. Plastic. Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	20	School governors discussed energy efficiency Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	5	Completed an activity: Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Introduce an energy efficiency reward system Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	30	Completed an activity: Pupils talk to the school business or estate manager about improving the efficiency of school lighting Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	10	Started a campaign to only switch on kitchen equipment when needed Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	30	Completed an activity: Write an energy action plan for your school Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Analyse your school energy use - when pupils are at school Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Get the lowdown on the lunches - interview kitchen staff Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Pupils communicate with lunchtime supervisors and cleaning staff about saving energy Mon 8th Jan 2024
02 Jan 2024	5	Completed an activity: Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school Tue 2nd Jan 2024
02 Jan 2024	10	Checked windows are closed at the end of the day Tue 2nd Jan 2024
02 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Investigate the school's thermostats Tue 2nd Jan 2024
02 Jan 2024	5	Completed an activity: Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes Tue 2nd Jan 2024
02 Jan 2024	5	Completed an activity: Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off Tue 2nd Jan 2024
01 Jan 2024	30	Changed central heating set temperature Mon 1st Jan 2024
22 Dec 2023	30	Switched off heating in school holidays Fri 22nd Dec 2023
19 Dec 2023	30	Upgraded interior lights to LED Tue 19th Dec 2023
18 Dec 2023	20	Winter switch off Mon 18th Dec 2023
11 Dec 2023	20	Completed an activity: Investigate heat loss in your school with a thermal imaging camera Mon 11th Dec 2023
04 Dec 2023	10	Other relevant training Mon 4th Dec 2023
04 Dec 2023	10	Provided portable heaters for staff working in the holidays Mon 4th Dec 2023
01 Nov 2023	0	Started working towards an energy saving target Wed 1st Nov 2023
23 Oct 2023	30	Get expert advice on fitting solar panels Mon 23rd Oct 2023
24 Sep 2023	10	Displayed pre-heat times next to kitchen appliance Sun 24th Sep 2023
04 Sep 2023	20	Completed an activity: Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school Mon 4th Sep 2023
01 Sep 2023	30	Upgraded IT servers Fri 1st Sep 2023

What's been going on?

Completed a programme: Lower Your Lighting Impact

Completed a programme: Take a bite out of food waste

Completed an activity: Big Weekend Switch Off - Energy Sparks X Lets Go Zero

Completed an activity: Do a creative activity themed around energy saving

Completed an activity: Run a regular assembly about saving energy

Completed an activity: Fight food waste at home

Completed an activity: Conduct a lighting audit of your school

Completed an activity: Design posters to remind pupils to not waste food

Completed an activity: Analyse how much greenhouse gas is being produced by your school's food waste

Completed an activity: Investigate whether the school's heating and hot water is switched off during the school holidays

Completed an activity: Introduce a policy on switching off lights, computers, and other information technology equipment

Completed an activity: Investigate options for making your school fully energy efficient

Completed an activity: Campaign for a meat-free day of school dinners

Completed an activity: Pupils share their energy saving work with a wider audience

Completed an activity: What is decarbonisation?

Completed an activity: Are heat pumps the answer?

Completed an activity: Be a solar spotter

Completed an activity: Pupils meet with the headteacher and school governors to create an energy policy

Completed an activity: Use energy data during maths lessons

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

Completed an activity: Hold a sustainable travel theme day

Completed an activity: Understand how our transportation choices impact the environment

Completed an activity: How does a heat pump work?

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

Completed an activity: Research renewable energy cooperatives or initiatives in your area.

Completed an activity: Plan and run a campaign to switch off lights and use natural light on sunny days

Completed a programme: Smart Schools Stay at 18 degrees

Completed a programme: Beat your baseload

Completed an activity: Investigate whether the school's heating and hot water is switched off during the school holidays

Completed a programme: Watch Out for Heating Waste!

Completed a programme: Give your heating a lie-in

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

Completed an activity: Review and reflect/ Follow up check

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

Completed an activity: Watch an animation about renewable energy

Completed an activity: Hold a debate about renewable energy

Completed an activity: Investigate how much energy families use at home

Completed an activity: Carry out a campaign to inform staff and pupils about the importance of classroom layout to keep the heating running efficiently

Completed an activity: Run an assembly about the high carbon commute

Completed an activity: Complete a baseload audit

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

Completed an activity: Thermometers are put in each classroom to monitor room temperature

Completed an activity: Use appliance monitors to understand the energy use of individual appliances

Completed an activity: My impact on the environment

Completed an activity: Conduct a transport survey

Completed an activity: Find out about oil and its impact on the environment

Completed an activity: Be an Energy Hero

Completed an activity: Create an Energy Mascot for your school

Completed an activity: Analyse a school's solar data

Completed an activity: Learn about Community Energy

Completed an activity: Measure classroom temperatures

Completed an activity: Pupils meet with kitchen staff to discuss their role in saving energy

Completed an activity: Investigate whether the school's heating and hot water is switched off during the school holidays

Completed a programme: Get Energised!

Completed an activity: Invite in an expert

Completed an activity: Learn about appliances that use energy at home and school

Completed an activity: Run a Layer Up Power Down Day

Completed an activity: Investigate whether the school's heating and hot water is switched off during the school holidays

Completed an activity: Run a campaign to switch off electrical equipment overnight

Completed an activity: Turn the school heating down by 1°C

Completed an activity: Understand your school's baseload

Completed an activity: Find out why food waste is bad for the planet

Completed an activity: Learn about where our electricity and gas comes from and their impact on the environment

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: Run a whole school lights switch off competition

Completed an activity: Monitor whether electrical appliances and lights are left on or on standby after school.

Completed an activity: Pupils meet with the office staff to discuss their role in saving energy

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

Completed an activity: Create an energy saving display

Completed an activity: Learn about appliances that use energy at home and school

Completed an activity: Find out exactly how much food your school is wasting

Completed an activity: Understand why COP26 was important

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

Completed an activity: Pupils talk to the school caretaker about improving heating controls

Completed an activity: Analyse your school energy use - when is your school occupied?

Completed an activity: Is your school kitchen planet friendly?

Completed an activity: Run a campaign to switch off electrical equipment overnight

Completed an activity: Run a campaign to close doors and windows when the heating is on