Energy Sparks

Date	Points
23 Jul 2024	30	Switched off hot water in school holidays Tue 23rd Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024	30	Switched off heating in school holidays Tue 23rd Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024	20	Holiday turn off Tue 23rd Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024	30	Switched off heating for the summer Tue 23rd Jul 2024
28 Jun 2024	30	Completed a programme: Lower Your Lighting Impact Fri 28th Jun 2024
27 Jun 2024	10	Completed an activity: Analyse a school's solar data Thu 27th Jun 2024
27 Jun 2024	30	Completed an activity: Run a campaign to switch off electrical equipment overnight Thu 27th Jun 2024
26 Jun 2024	5	Completed an activity: Measure classroom temperatures Wed 26th Jun 2024
04 Jun 2024	30	Upgraded IT servers Tue 4th Jun 2024
30 May 2024	10	Fixed dripping hot taps Thu 30th May 2024
24 May 2024	30	Switched off heating for the summer Fri 24th May 2024
24 May 2024	30	Switched off heating in school holidays Fri 24th May 2024
24 May 2024	30	Switched off hot water in school holidays Fri 24th May 2024
24 May 2024	30	Completed an activity: Students and staff create a holiday switch off checklist Fri 24th May 2024
24 May 2024	20	Switched off for the summer! Fri 24th May 2024
23 May 2024	5	Completed an activity: Tree planting Thu 23rd May 2024
17 May 2024	10	Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays Fri 17th May 2024
17 May 2024	15	Defrosted freezers Fri 17th May 2024
17 May 2024	30	Switched off hot water at weekends Fri 17th May 2024
16 May 2024	5	Completed an activity: Have a FAN-tastic summer! Thu 16th May 2024
16 May 2024	10	Completed an activity: My impact on the environment Thu 16th May 2024
16 May 2024	5	Completed an activity: Learn more about the COP climate change leaders gathering Thu 16th May 2024
02 May 2024	10	Completed an activity: Run a regular assembly about saving energy Thu 2nd May 2024
02 May 2024	20	Completed an activity: Investigate heat loss in your school with a thermal imaging camera Thu 2nd May 2024
02 May 2024	30	Completed an activity: Pupils talk to the school business or estates manager about Improving your school's insulation Thu 2nd May 2024
02 May 2024	10	Completed an activity: Learn about water power Thu 2nd May 2024
02 May 2024	5	Completed an activity: Be an energy detective Thu 2nd May 2024
02 May 2024	30	Completed an activity: Review school heating timings Thu 2nd May 2024
02 May 2024	10	Switched off lights on sunny days Thu 2nd May 2024
02 May 2024	10	Completed an activity: Pupils meet with the caretaker or site manager to discuss their role in saving energy Thu 2nd May 2024
02 May 2024	5	Completed an activity: Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes Thu 2nd May 2024
02 May 2024	10	Completed an activity: Investigate how the school's hot water is heated Thu 2nd May 2024
02 May 2024	10	Completed an activity: Analyse your school energy use - when pupils are at school Thu 2nd May 2024
02 May 2024	30	Completed an activity: Complete a baseload audit Thu 2nd May 2024
02 May 2024	0	Completed a programme: Get Energised! Thu 2nd May 2024
01 May 2024	30	Completed an activity: Monitor light levels in classrooms Wed 1st May 2024
30 Apr 2024	30	Completed an activity: Turn off the heating for the summer Tue 30th Apr 2024
30 Apr 2024	30	Comprehensive review of boiler control settings Tue 30th Apr 2024
26 Apr 2024	10	Other Fri 26th Apr 2024
25 Apr 2024	20	Completed an activity: Conduct a lighting audit of your school Thu 25th Apr 2024
18 Apr 2024	0	Started working towards an energy saving target Thu 18th Apr 2024
18 Apr 2024	30	Completed an activity: Plan and run a campaign to switch off lights and use natural light on sunny days Thu 18th Apr 2024
17 Apr 2024	10	Completed an activity: Pupils and staff set an energy reduction target Wed 17th Apr 2024
11 Apr 2024	30	Switched off hot water at weekends Thu 11th Apr 2024
11 Apr 2024	30	Completed a programme: Give your heating a lie-in Thu 11th Apr 2024
03 Apr 2024	10	Cleaned windows to reduce need for lighting Wed 3rd Apr 2024
02 Apr 2024	10	Fixed dripping hot taps Tue 2nd Apr 2024
01 Apr 2024	30	Changed central heating operating times Mon 1st Apr 2024
29 Mar 2024	30	Completed an activity: Run a switch off campaign Fri 29th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	30	Switched off heating in school holidays Thu 28th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	5	Completed an activity: Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off Thu 28th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	30	Started a campaign to open blinds and switch off lights Thu 28th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	30	Switched off heating at weekends Thu 28th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	30	Switched off hot water in school holidays Thu 28th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	30	Switched off heating in school holidays Thu 28th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	10	Adjusted radiator thermostats Thu 28th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	10	Switched off lights and IT equipment after school Thu 28th Mar 2024
26 Mar 2024	30	Changed central heating set temperature Tue 26th Mar 2024
18 Mar 2024	30	Changed central heating set temperature Mon 18th Mar 2024
14 Mar 2024	5	Completed an activity: Monitor whether outside doors and windows are closed during cold weather Thu 14th Mar 2024
11 Mar 2024	30	Upgraded security lights to LED Mon 11th Mar 2024
06 Mar 2024	30	Completed a programme: Watch Out for Heating Waste! Wed 6th Mar 2024
06 Mar 2024	10	Completed an activity: Analyse your school energy use - review heating timings Wed 6th Mar 2024
01 Mar 2024	5	Completed an activity: Measure classroom temperatures Fri 1st Mar 2024
01 Mar 2024	10	Completed an activity: Investigate the school's thermostats Fri 1st Mar 2024
01 Mar 2024	10	Completed an activity: Investigate the school's thermostats Fri 1st Mar 2024
01 Mar 2024	30	Completed a programme: Smart Schools Stay at 18 degrees Fri 1st Mar 2024
26 Feb 2024	10	Other Mon 26th Feb 2024
26 Feb 2024	10	Other Mon 26th Feb 2024
16 Feb 2024	20	Winter switch off Fri 16th Feb 2024
16 Feb 2024	10	Turned off water chillers and hot drink boilers in the school holidays Fri 16th Feb 2024
15 Feb 2024	30	Completed an activity: Talk to the caretaker about turning off the heating and hot water in the school holidays Thu 15th Feb 2024
13 Feb 2024	30	Installed point of use electric water heaters Tue 13th Feb 2024
13 Feb 2024	30	Introduced a policy on classroom temperature Tue 13th Feb 2024
13 Feb 2024	10	Completed an activity: Understand why COP26 was important Tue 13th Feb 2024
13 Feb 2024	5	Completed an activity: Watch an animation about renewable energy Tue 13th Feb 2024
12 Feb 2024	10	Provided portable heaters for staff working in the holidays Mon 12th Feb 2024
08 Feb 2024	5	Recorded indoor temperatures in: Reception, Meeting Room, Offices, Acorn Block, Year 2 Atrium, and Acorn Block 5LM Thu 8th Feb 2024
29 Jan 2024	5	Completed an activity: Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school Mon 29th Jan 2024
26 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Pupils talk to the school caretaker about improving heating controls Fri 26th Jan 2024
23 Jan 2024	5	Recorded indoor temperatures in: Reception, Meeting Room, Offices, Acorn Block, and Year 2 Atrium Tue 23rd Jan 2024
23 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Learn about appliances that use energy at home and school Tue 23rd Jan 2024
23 Jan 2024	30	Completed an activity: Turn the school heating down by 1°C Tue 23rd Jan 2024
23 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Learn about appliances that use energy at home and school Tue 23rd Jan 2024
23 Jan 2024	30	Completed an activity: Turn the school heating down by 1°C Tue 23rd Jan 2024
22 Jan 2024	10	Cleaned windows to reduce need for lighting Mon 22nd Jan 2024
19 Jan 2024	10	Adjusted radiator thermostats Fri 19th Jan 2024
19 Jan 2024	10	Switched off lights on sunny days Fri 19th Jan 2024
19 Jan 2024	20	Put thermometers in each classroom Fri 19th Jan 2024
16 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Understand your school's baseload Tue 16th Jan 2024
16 Jan 2024	20	Attended Energy Sparks training Tue 16th Jan 2024
16 Jan 2024	30	Completed an activity: Participate in an Introduction to Energy Sparks workshop Tue 16th Jan 2024
16 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Understand your school's baseload Tue 16th Jan 2024
16 Jan 2024	5	Completed an activity: Review and reflect/ Follow up check Tue 16th Jan 2024
15 Jan 2024	30	Completed an activity: Work with your Caretaker to change the morning heating start time 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	30	Changed central heating operating times Mon 15th Jan 2024
15 Jan 2024	10	Switched off lights and IT equipment after school Mon 15th Jan 2024
15 Jan 2024	10	Fixed dripping hot taps Mon 15th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	10	Checked fridge and freezer door seals Mon 8th Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024	10	Checked windows are closed at the end of the day Mon 8th Jan 2024
22 Dec 2023	30	Switched off heating in school holidays Fri 22nd Dec 2023
22 Dec 2023	10	Turned off water chillers and hot drink boilers in the school holidays Fri 22nd Dec 2023
22 Dec 2023	30	Switched off hot water in school holidays Fri 22nd Dec 2023
22 Dec 2023	20	Completed an activity: Investigate whether the school's heating and hot water is switched off during the school holidays Fri 22nd Dec 2023
22 Dec 2023	20	Holiday turn off Fri 22nd Dec 2023
11 Dec 2023	5	Completed an activity: Holiday lights Mon 11th Dec 2023
29 Nov 2023	5	Completed an activity: Thermometers are put in each classroom to monitor room temperature Wed 29th Nov 2023
29 Nov 2023	30	Completed an activity: Pupils talk to the school business or estate manager about improving the efficiency of school lighting Wed 29th Nov 2023
28 Nov 2023	5	Recorded indoor temperatures in: Reception, Meeting Room, Offices, Acorn Block, and Year 2 Atrium Tue 28th Nov 2023
28 Nov 2023	5	Completed an activity: Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time Tue 28th Nov 2023
09 Nov 2023	25	Completed an activity: Investigate how much energy families use at home Thu 9th Nov 2023
09 Nov 2023	25	Completed an activity: Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school Thu 9th Nov 2023
06 Nov 2023	30	Switched off heating at weekends Mon 6th Nov 2023
30 Oct 2023	10	Provided portable heaters for staff working in the holidays Mon 30th Oct 2023
27 Oct 2023	5	Completed an activity: Make the switch Fri 27th Oct 2023
27 Oct 2023	30	Completed an activity: Run a whole school lights switch off competition Fri 27th Oct 2023
01 Sep 2023	30	Changed heating frost protection settings Fri 1st Sep 2023
01 Sep 2023	30	Replaced school boiler Fri 1st Sep 2023
01 Sep 2023	30	Upgraded whiteboards Fri 1st Sep 2023
01 Sep 2023	35	Upgraded interior lights to LED Fri 1st Sep 2023
01 Sep 2023	30	Installed lights with occupancy sensors Fri 1st Sep 2023
01 Sep 2023	10	Completed an activity: Analyse your school energy use - when is your school occupied? Fri 1st Sep 2023
01 Sep 2023	30	Switched off hot water at weekends Fri 1st Sep 2023
01 Sep 2023	30	Changed central heating set temperature Fri 1st Sep 2023

What's been going on?

Completed a programme: Lower Your Lighting Impact

Completed an activity: Analyse a school's solar data

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

Completed an activity: Measure classroom temperatures

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

Completed an activity: Tree planting

Completed an activity: Have a FAN-tastic summer!

Completed an activity: My impact on the environment

Completed an activity: Learn more about the COP climate change leaders gathering

Completed an activity: Run a regular assembly about saving energy

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

Completed an activity: Pupils talk to the school business or estates manager about Improving your school's insulation

Completed an activity: Learn about water power

Completed an activity: Be an energy detective

Completed an activity: Review school heating timings

Completed an activity: Pupils meet with the caretaker or site manager to discuss their role in saving energy

Completed an activity: Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes

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

Completed an activity: Analyse your school energy use - when pupils are at school

Completed an activity: Complete a baseload audit

Completed a programme: Get Energised!

Completed an activity: Monitor light levels in classrooms

Completed an activity: Turn off the heating for the summer

Completed an activity: Conduct a lighting audit of your school

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

Completed an activity: Pupils and staff set an energy reduction target

Completed a programme: Give your heating a lie-in

Completed an activity: Run a switch off campaign

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

Completed an activity: Monitor whether outside doors and windows are closed during cold weather

Completed a programme: Watch Out for Heating Waste!

Completed an activity: Analyse your school energy use - review heating timings

Completed an activity: Measure classroom temperatures

Completed an activity: Investigate the school's thermostats

Completed an activity: Investigate the school's thermostats

Completed a programme: Smart Schools Stay at 18 degrees

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

Completed an activity: Understand why COP26 was important

Completed an activity: Watch an animation about renewable energy

Recorded indoor temperatures in: Reception, Meeting Room, Offices, Acorn Block, Year 2 Atrium, and Acorn Block 5LM

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

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

Recorded indoor temperatures in: Reception, Meeting Room, Offices, Acorn Block, and Year 2 Atrium

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

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

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

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

Completed an activity: Understand your school's baseload

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

Completed an activity: Understand your school's baseload

Completed an activity: Review and reflect/ Follow up check

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

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

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

Completed an activity: Holiday lights

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

Completed an activity: Pupils talk to the school business or estate manager about improving the efficiency of school lighting

Recorded indoor temperatures in: Reception, Meeting Room, Offices, Acorn Block, and Year 2 Atrium

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 much energy families use at home

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

Completed an activity: Make the switch

Completed an activity: Run a whole school lights switch off competition

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