Energy Sparks

Date	Points
10 Jun 2025	30	Upgraded security lights to PIR movement detectors Tue 10th Jun 2025
09 Jun 2025	10	Adjusted radiator thermostats Mon 9th Jun 2025
06 Jun 2025	30	Introduced a policy on reducing energy and resource use for printing and photocopying. Fri 6th Jun 2025
06 Jun 2025	5	Completed an activity: Measure classroom temperatures Fri 6th Jun 2025
05 Jun 2025	30	Introduced a policy on classroom temperature Thu 5th Jun 2025
05 Jun 2025	10	Activated standby mode on computers Thu 5th Jun 2025
05 Jun 2025	30	Replaced school boiler Thu 5th Jun 2025
05 Jun 2025	30	Introduced a policy on switching off lights Thu 5th Jun 2025
04 Jun 2025	30	Created a policy on switching off information technology equipment Wed 4th Jun 2025
03 Jun 2025	-	Switched off lights on sunny days Tue 3rd Jun 2025
02 Jun 2025	30	Completed an activity: Students and staff create a holiday switch off checklist Mon 2nd Jun 2025
30 May 2025	30	Changed central heating operating times Fri 30th May 2025
27 May 2025	10	Adjusted radiator thermostats Tue 27th May 2025
27 May 2025	30	Switched off heating in school holidays Tue 27th May 2025
27 May 2025	10	Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays Tue 27th May 2025
23 May 2025	30	Create and maintain a holiday switch off list Fri 23rd May 2025
23 May 2025	15	Defrosted freezers Fri 23rd May 2025
23 May 2025	10	Fixed dripping hot taps Fri 23rd May 2025
23 May 2025	10	Switched off fume cupboards after school Fri 23rd May 2025
23 May 2025	5	Completed an activity: Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off Fri 23rd May 2025
23 May 2025	30	Switched off heating at weekends Fri 23rd May 2025
23 May 2025	10	Other Fri 23rd May 2025
23 May 2025	10	Switched off lights on sunny days Fri 23rd May 2025
23 May 2025	10	Displayed pre-heat times next to kitchen appliance Fri 23rd May 2025
22 May 2025	10	Activated standby mode on computers Thu 22nd May 2025
21 May 2025	10	Checked windows are closed at the end of the day Wed 21st May 2025
21 May 2025	-	Started a campaign to keep the doors and windows closed when the heating is on Wed 21st May 2025
21 May 2025	30	Changed heating frost protection settings Wed 21st May 2025
21 May 2025	10	Checked fridge and freezer door seals Wed 21st May 2025
21 May 2025	30	Started a campaign to open blinds and switch off lights Wed 21st May 2025
21 May 2025	10	Started a campaign to only switch on kitchen equipment when needed Wed 21st May 2025
19 May 2025	30	Added loft or wall insulation Mon 19th May 2025
16 May 2025	30	Create and maintain a holiday switch off list Fri 16th May 2025
16 May 2025	10	Switched off lights on sunny days Fri 16th May 2025
16 May 2025	30	Switched off hot water at weekends Fri 16th May 2025
16 May 2025	10	Turned off water chillers and hot drink boilers in the school holidays Fri 16th May 2025
16 May 2025	30	Upgraded whiteboards Fri 16th May 2025
15 May 2025	30	Create and maintain a holiday switch off list Thu 15th May 2025
15 May 2025	10	Introduce a new staff member to Energy Sparks Thu 15th May 2025
12 May 2025	10	Started a campaign to only switch on kitchen equipment when needed Mon 12th May 2025
09 May 2025	20	Staff discussed energy efficiency in staff meeting Fri 9th May 2025
09 May 2025	10	Completed an activity: Analyse your school energy use - when is your school occupied? Fri 9th May 2025
09 May 2025	30	Started a campaign to keep the doors and windows closed when the heating is on Fri 9th May 2025
05 May 2025	30	Upgraded IT servers Mon 5th May 2025
02 May 2025	30	Started a whole school switch-off campaign Fri 2nd May 2025
02 May 2025	30	Changed central heating operating times Fri 2nd May 2025
02 May 2025	20	Holiday turn off Fri 2nd May 2025
21 Apr 2025	30	Upgraded computers Mon 21st Apr 2025
18 Apr 2025	30	Added insulation to hot water tanks and pipes Fri 18th Apr 2025
14 Apr 2025	20	Completed an activity: Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school Mon 14th Apr 2025
14 Apr 2025	5	Completed an activity: Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time Mon 14th Apr 2025
11 Apr 2025	30	Upgraded security lights to LED Fri 11th Apr 2025
09 Apr 2025	10	Cleaned windows to reduce need for lighting Wed 9th Apr 2025
01 Apr 2025	10	Provided portable heaters for staff working in the holidays Tue 1st Apr 2025
01 Apr 2025	20	Switched off for the summer! Tue 1st Apr 2025
01 Apr 2025	30	Switched off hot water in school holidays Tue 1st Apr 2025
01 Apr 2025	30	Switched off heating for the summer Tue 1st Apr 2025
01 Apr 2025	30	Comprehensive review of boiler control settings Tue 1st Apr 2025
01 Apr 2025	10	Other Tue 1st Apr 2025
01 Apr 2025	30	Completed an activity: Turn the school heating down by 1°C Tue 1st Apr 2025
01 Apr 2025	10	Started working towards an energy saving target Tue 1st Apr 2025
31 Mar 2025	20	Winter switch off Mon 31st Mar 2025
19 Mar 2025	30	Changed central heating set temperature Wed 19th Mar 2025
17 Mar 2025	10	Switched off lights and IT equipment after school Mon 17th Mar 2025
17 Mar 2025	30	Started a campaign to keep the doors and windows closed when the heating is on Mon 17th Mar 2025
14 Mar 2025	10	Adjusted radiator thermostats Fri 14th Mar 2025
07 Mar 2025	10	Activated standby mode on computers Fri 7th Mar 2025
07 Mar 2025	10	Switched off lights and IT equipment after school Fri 7th Mar 2025
03 Mar 2025	30	Switched off heating at weekends Mon 3rd Mar 2025
07 Feb 2025	30	Installed point of use electric water heaters Fri 7th Feb 2025
07 Feb 2025	30	Started a campaign to open blinds and switch off lights Fri 7th Feb 2025
03 Feb 2025	30	Wrote a policy on transportation to school Mon 3rd Feb 2025
20 Jan 2025	5	Completed an activity: Thermometers are put in each classroom to monitor room temperature Mon 20th Jan 2025
13 Jan 2025	20	Put thermometers in each classroom Mon 13th Jan 2025
10 Jan 2025	30	Introduced a meat-free day for school dinners Fri 10th Jan 2025
16 Sep 2024	30	Upgraded windows to double or triple glazed Mon 16th Sep 2024

What's been going on?

Completed an activity: Measure classroom temperatures

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

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

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

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

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

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

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