Energy Sparks

Date	Points
30 Aug 2024	-	Upgraded interior lights to LED Fri 30th Aug 2024
08 Aug 2024	30	Completed a programme: Get Energised! Thu 8th Aug 2024
25 Jul 2024	5	Completed an activity: Measure classroom temperatures Thu 25th Jul 2024
25 Jul 2024	10	Completed an activity: Run a regular assembly about saving energy Thu 25th Jul 2024
25 Jul 2024	-	Completed an activity: Big Weekend Switch Off - Energy Sparks X Lets Go Zero Thu 25th Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024	30	Changed central heating operating times Wed 24th Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024	30	Started a whole school switch-off campaign Wed 24th Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024	30	Wrote a policy on closing external doors and windows when the heating is on Wed 24th Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024	10	Completed an activity: Share the energy saving message with parents and the local community Wed 24th Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024	30	Completed an activity: Monitor whether electrical appliances and lights are left on or on standby after school. Wed 24th Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024	30	Completed an activity: Turn the school heating down by 1°C Wed 24th Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024	-	Completed an activity: Introduce a policy on switching off lights, computers, and other information technology equipment Wed 24th Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024	30	Completed an activity: Run a campaign to switch off electrical equipment overnight Wed 24th Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024	5	Completed an activity: Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time Wed 24th Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024	30	Introduced a policy on switching off lights Wed 24th Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024	30	Switched off hot water at weekends Wed 24th Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024	30	Upgraded kitchen appliances Wed 24th Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024	30	Replaced school boiler Wed 24th Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024	30	Switched off heating at weekends Wed 24th Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024	10	Completed an activity: Analyse your school energy use - when is your school occupied? Wed 24th Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024	30	Introduced a policy on reducing energy and resource use for printing and photocopying. Wed 24th Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024	30	Installed point of use electric water heaters Tue 23rd Jul 2024
21 Jul 2024	10	Other relevant training Sun 21st Jul 2024
19 Jul 2024	0	Started working towards an energy saving target Fri 19th Jul 2024
19 Jul 2024	10	Completed an activity: Pupils talk to the school caretaker about improving heating controls Fri 19th Jul 2024
19 Jul 2024	10	Completed an activity: Investigate the school's thermostats Fri 19th Jul 2024
19 Jul 2024	5	Completed an activity: Review and reflect/ Follow up check Fri 19th Jul 2024
19 Jul 2024	30	Completed an activity: Monitor light levels in classrooms Fri 19th Jul 2024
15 Jul 2024	20	Staff discussed energy efficiency in staff meeting Mon 15th Jul 2024
15 Jul 2024	30	Comprehensive review of boiler control settings Mon 15th Jul 2024
21 Jun 2024	30	Completed an activity: Pupils talk to the school business or estate manager about improving the efficiency of school lighting Fri 21st Jun 2024
03 Jun 2024	20	Completed an activity: Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school Mon 3rd Jun 2024
03 Jun 2024	5	Completed an activity: Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off Mon 3rd Jun 2024
03 Jun 2024	30	Completed an activity: Plan and run a campaign to switch off lights and use natural light on sunny days Mon 3rd Jun 2024
03 Jun 2024	10	Completed an activity: Learn about appliances that use energy at home and school Mon 3rd Jun 2024
16 Apr 2024	20	Winter switch off Tue 16th Apr 2024
15 Apr 2024	30	Started a whole school switch-off campaign Mon 15th Apr 2024
11 Apr 2024	30	Upgraded windows to double or triple glazed Thu 11th Apr 2024
11 Apr 2024	30	Completed an activity: Run a campaign to close doors and windows when the heating is on Thu 11th Apr 2024
11 Apr 2024	30	Create and maintain a holiday switch off list Thu 11th Apr 2024
11 Apr 2024	10	Fixed dripping hot taps Thu 11th Apr 2024
11 Apr 2024	10	Completed an activity: Save energy in the kitchen in Food Technology Thu 11th Apr 2024
11 Apr 2024	10	Completed an activity: Pupils and staff set an energy reduction target Thu 11th Apr 2024
08 Apr 2024	35	Added insulation to hot water tanks and pipes Mon 8th Apr 2024
02 Apr 2024	10	Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays Tue 2nd Apr 2024
02 Apr 2024	20	Switched off for the summer! Tue 2nd Apr 2024
02 Apr 2024	15	Defrosted freezers Tue 2nd Apr 2024
02 Apr 2024	30	Completed an activity: Turn off the heating for the summer Tue 2nd Apr 2024
02 Apr 2024	30	Completed an activity: Work with your Caretaker to change the morning heating start time Tue 2nd Apr 2024
27 Mar 2024	35	Started a campaign to open blinds and switch off lights Wed 27th Mar 2024
27 Mar 2024	10	Started a campaign to only switch on kitchen equipment when needed Wed 27th Mar 2024
26 Mar 2024	30	Switched off hot water in school holidays Tue 26th Mar 2024
11 Mar 2024	30	Wrote a policy on transportation to school Mon 11th Mar 2024
11 Mar 2024	30	Upgraded security lights to LED Mon 11th Mar 2024
11 Mar 2024	10	Switched off lights on sunny days Mon 11th Mar 2024
16 Feb 2024	15	Checked fridge and freezer door seals Fri 16th Feb 2024
21 Jan 2024	10	Adjusted radiator thermostats Sun 21st Jan 2024
27 Dec 2023	30	Upgraded whiteboards Wed 27th Dec 2023
28 Nov 2023	30	Changed central heating operating times Tue 28th Nov 2023
28 Nov 2023	30	Introduced a policy on classroom temperature Tue 28th Nov 2023
28 Nov 2023	30	Upgraded security lights to PIR movement detectors Tue 28th Nov 2023
28 Nov 2023	30	Installed lights with occupancy sensors Tue 28th Nov 2023
28 Nov 2023	30	Switched off heating in school holidays Tue 28th Nov 2023
28 Nov 2023	10	Activated standby mode on computers Tue 28th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	30	Changed central heating set temperature Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	30	Introduced a meat-free day for school dinners Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	30	Replaced a gas boiler with an air source heat pump Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	10	Turned off water chillers and hot drink boilers in the school holidays Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	35	Get expert advice on fitting solar panels Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	30	Started a campaign to keep the doors and windows closed when the heating is on Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	5	Completed an activity: Make draught proofing equipment Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	30	Completed an activity: Students and staff create a holiday switch off checklist Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	5	Completed an activity: Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	5	Completed an activity: Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	30	Upgraded kitchen appliances Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	30	Upgraded computers Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	20	Put thermometers in each classroom Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	10	Provided portable heaters for staff working in the holidays Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	10	Displayed pre-heat times next to kitchen appliance Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	10	Added timers to printers and photocopiers Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	10	Cleaned windows to reduce need for lighting Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	10	Checked windows are closed at the end of the day Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	30	Switched off heating for the summer Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	30	Switched off heating at weekends Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	30	Changed heating frost protection settings Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	10	Switched off lights and IT equipment after school Mon 27th Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023	20	Holiday turn off Mon 27th Nov 2023

What's been going on?

Completed a programme: Get Energised!

Completed an activity: Measure classroom temperatures

Completed an activity: Run a regular assembly about saving energy

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

Completed an activity: Share the energy saving message with parents and the local community

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Completed an activity: Investigate the school's thermostats

Completed an activity: Review and reflect/ Follow up check

Completed an activity: Monitor light levels in classrooms

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

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

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

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

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

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

Completed an activity: Save energy in the kitchen in Food Technology

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

Completed an activity: Turn off the heating for the summer

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

Completed an activity: Make draught proofing equipment

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

Completed an activity: Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes

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