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7th
Schools
Harris Federation
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
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What's been going on?
2021 - 2022
2022 - 2023
2023 - 2024
2023
5 actions
Switched off hot water in school holidays
Fri 21st Jul 2023
Defrosted freezers
Fri 21st Jul 2023
Switched off for the summer!
Fri 21st Jul 2023
Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays
Mon 17th Jul 2023
Completed an activity:
Invite in an expert
Tue 4th Jul 2023
2023
10 actions
Completed an activity:
Tell leaders what you want them to do about climate change
Fri 30th Jun 2023
Completed an activity:
Carry out a campaign to inform staff and pupils about the importance of classroom layout to keep the heating running efficiently
Fri 30th Jun 2023
Completed an activity:
Watch an animation about renewable energy
Thu 29th Jun 2023
Completed an activity:
Find out exactly how much food your school is wasting
Tue 27th Jun 2023
Comprehensive review of boiler control settings
Wed 21st Jun 2023
Started a campaign to only switch on kitchen equipment when needed
Tue 20th Jun 2023
Completed an activity:
Monitor light levels in classrooms
Mon 19th Jun 2023
Completed an activity:
Plan and run a campaign to switch off lights and use natural light on sunny days
Fri 16th Jun 2023
Started a campaign to open blinds and switch off lights
Tue 13th Jun 2023
Completed an activity:
Talk to the caretaker about turning off the heating and hot water in the school holidays
Tue 6th Jun 2023
2023
2 actions
Cleaned windows to reduce need for lighting
Mon 29th May 2023
Completed an activity:
Pupils talk to the school business or estate manager about improving the efficiency of school lighting
Wed 17th May 2023
2023
1 action
Completed an activity:
Hold a sustainable travel theme day
Fri 21st Apr 2023
2023
5 actions
Completed an activity:
Run a regular assembly about saving energy
Tue 21st Mar 2023
Completed an activity:
See heat with a thermal imaging camera
Tue 21st Mar 2023
Completed an activity:
Investigate heat loss in your school with a thermal imaging camera
Tue 21st Mar 2023
Completed an activity:
Pupils meet with the caretaker or site manager to discuss their role in saving energy
Mon 20th Mar 2023
Completed an activity:
Pupils meet with the office staff to discuss their role in saving energy
Tue 7th Mar 2023
2023
5 actions
Put thermometers in each classroom
Mon 20th Feb 2023
Completed an activity:
Thermometers are put in each classroom to monitor room temperature
Mon 20th Feb 2023
Turned off water chillers and hot drink boilers in the school holidays
Fri 10th Feb 2023
Completed an activity:
Pupils share their energy saving work with a wider audience
Thu 9th Feb 2023
Completed an activity:
Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes
Fri 3rd Feb 2023
2023
18 actions
Completed an activity:
Run a regular assembly about saving energy
Tue 31st Jan 2023
Declared a Climate Emergency
Tue 31st Jan 2023
Completed an activity:
Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off
Mon 30th Jan 2023
Completed an activity:
Create an energy saving display
Fri 27th Jan 2023
Completed an activity:
Introduce a policy on reducing energy and resource use from printing and photocopying.
Thu 26th Jan 2023
Completed an activity:
Analyse your school energy use - when pupils are at school
Thu 26th Jan 2023
Completed an activity:
Create an Energy Mascot for your school
Wed 25th Jan 2023
Completed an activity:
Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time
Wed 25th Jan 2023
Completed an activity:
Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school
Wed 25th Jan 2023
Checked windows are closed at the end of the day
Mon 23rd Jan 2023
Attended Energy Sparks training
Tue 17th Jan 2023
Changed central heating operating times
Thu 12th Jan 2023
Changed central heating set temperature
Thu 12th Jan 2023
Displayed pre-heat times next to kitchen appliance
Wed 11th Jan 2023
Checked fridge and freezer door seals
Wed 11th Jan 2023
Turn-off screen savers on computers
Wed 11th Jan 2023
Switched off lights and IT equipment after school
Wed 11th Jan 2023
Completed an activity:
Turn the school heating down by 1°C
Tue 3rd Jan 2023
2022
6 actions
Completed an activity:
Pupils meet with the headteacher and school governors to create an energy policy
Thu 8th Dec 2022
Attended Energy Sparks training
Wed 7th Dec 2022
Staff discussed energy efficiency in staff meeting
Tue 6th Dec 2022
School governors discussed energy efficiency
Thu 1st Dec 2022
Completed an activity:
Share the energy saving message with parents and the local community
Thu 1st Dec 2022
Attended Energy Sparks training
Thu 1st Dec 2022
2022
18 actions
Completed an activity:
Write an energy action plan for your school
Wed 30th Nov 2022
Added timers to printers and photocopiers
Wed 30th Nov 2022
Attended Energy Sparks training
Tue 29th Nov 2022
Activated standby mode on computers
Mon 28th Nov 2022
Completed an activity:
Pupils and staff set an energy reduction target
Fri 25th Nov 2022
Started working towards an energy saving target
Fri 25th Nov 2022
Completed an activity:
Write a policy on transportation to school
Fri 25th Nov 2022
Completed an activity:
Write a policy on closing external doors and windows when the heating is on
Fri 25th Nov 2022
Introduced a policy on classroom temperature
Fri 25th Nov 2022
Created a policy on switching off information technology equipment
Fri 25th Nov 2022
Introduced a policy on switching off lights
Fri 25th Nov 2022
Wrote a policy on closing external doors and windows when the heating is on
Fri 25th Nov 2022
Introduced a policy on reducing energy and resource use for printing and photocopying.
Fri 25th Nov 2022
Wrote a policy on transportation to school
Fri 25th Nov 2022
Completed an activity:
Analyse your school energy use - when is your school occupied?
Fri 25th Nov 2022
Completed an activity:
Introduce a policy on switching off lights, computers, and other information technology equipment
Fri 25th Nov 2022
Completed an activity:
Declare a Climate Emergency
Tue 15th Nov 2022
Wrote an energy action plan for your school
Tue 1st Nov 2022
2022
1 action
Completed an activity:
Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school
Mon 31st Oct 2022
2022
2 actions
Introduced a meat-free day for school dinners
Mon 5th Sep 2022
Completed an activity:
Campaign for a meat-free day of school dinners
Mon 5th Sep 2022
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