Energy saving activities

A list of the recent energy saving activities recorded by Glenbrook Spencer Academy.

Activity title Type Completed on
Review school heating timings Detective Friday, 19 April 2024
Plan and run a campaign to switch off lights and use natural light on sunny days Change-maker Tuesday, 16 April 2024
Introduce a policy on reducing energy and resource use from printing and photocopying. Change-maker Tuesday, 16 April 2024
Monitor light levels in classrooms Detective Tuesday, 16 April 2024
Review and reflect/ Follow up check Analyst Monday, 08 April 2024
Get the lowdown on the lunches - interview kitchen staff Communicator Thursday, 28 March 2024
Pupils meet with kitchen staff to discuss their role in saving energy Communicator Thursday, 28 March 2024
Save energy in the kitchen in Food Technology Change-maker Thursday, 28 March 2024
Run a switch off campaign Change-maker Thursday, 28 March 2024
Turn the school heating down by 1°C Change-maker Thursday, 28 March 2024
poster Communicator Thursday, 28 March 2024
Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off Change-maker Thursday, 28 March 2024
Analyse your school energy use - review heating timings Analyst Thursday, 28 March 2024
Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school Detective Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Turn off the heating for the summer Change-maker Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Measure classroom temperatures Detective Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Students and staff create a holiday switch off checklist Change-maker Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Conduct a lighting audit of your school Detective Tuesday, 26 March 2024
Run a campaign to close doors and windows when the heating is on Change-maker Tuesday, 26 March 2024
Work with your Caretaker to change the morning heating start time Change-maker Tuesday, 26 March 2024
Investigate whether the school's heating and hot water is switched off during the school holidays Detective Tuesday, 26 March 2024
Monitor whether adults and pupils are wearing warmer clothes inside the school building during winter Detective Tuesday, 26 March 2024
Pupils meet with the office staff to discuss their role in saving energy Communicator Friday, 22 March 2024
Monitor whether electrical appliances and lights are left on or on standby after school. Detective Thursday, 21 March 2024
Pupils talk to the school business or estate manager about improving the efficiency of school lighting Communicator Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Investigate how the school's hot water is heated Detective Thursday, 14 March 2024
Carry out a campaign to inform staff and pupils about the importance of classroom layout to keep the heating running efficiently Change-maker Thursday, 14 March 2024
Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes Change-maker Tuesday, 05 March 2024
Run a campaign to switch off electrical equipment overnight Change-maker Tuesday, 05 March 2024
Investigate the school's thermostats Detective Tuesday, 05 March 2024
Make the switch Home learning Tuesday, 05 March 2024
Analyse your school energy use - when is your school occupied? Analyst Tuesday, 05 March 2024
Make energy saving posters Communicator Tuesday, 05 March 2024
Hold an assembly to introduce your school to Energy Sparks Communicator Tuesday, 05 March 2024
Pupils talk to the school caretaker about improving heating controls Communicator Tuesday, 05 March 2024
Create a promotional video to get pupils and staff to save energy Communicator Monday, 04 March 2024
Run a regular assembly about saving energy Communicator Monday, 04 March 2024
Pupils and staff set an energy reduction target Change-maker Tuesday, 27 February 2024
Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school Change-maker Tuesday, 27 February 2024
Pupils meet with the caretaker or site manager to discuss their role in saving energy Communicator Friday, 23 February 2024
Pupils communicate with lunchtime supervisors and cleaning staff about saving energy Communicator Thursday, 22 February 2024
Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time Detective Monday, 19 February 2024
Pupils meet the Business Manager to discuss the school's energy usage and bills Communicator Monday, 19 February 2024
Talk to the caretaker about turning off the heating and hot water in the school holidays Communicator Monday, 12 February 2024
Thermometers are put in each classroom to monitor room temperature Detective Monday, 05 February 2024
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