Energy Sparks

Date	Points
04 Apr 2025	30	Switched off heating for the summer Fri 4th Apr 2025
04 Apr 2025	20	Holiday turn off Fri 4th Apr 2025
04 Apr 2025	15	Defrosted freezers Fri 4th Apr 2025
04 Apr 2025	-	Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays Fri 4th Apr 2025
03 Apr 2025	5	Completed an activity: Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time Thu 3rd Apr 2025
31 Mar 2025	-	Started a campaign to keep the doors and windows closed when the heating is on Mon 31st Mar 2025
31 Mar 2025	10	Other Mon 31st Mar 2025
31 Mar 2025	20	Switched off for the summer! Mon 31st Mar 2025
31 Mar 2025	10	Switched off lights on sunny days Mon 31st Mar 2025
31 Mar 2025	30	Completed a programme: Watch Out for Heating Waste! Mon 31st Mar 2025
31 Mar 2025	10	Displayed pre-heat times next to kitchen appliance Mon 31st Mar 2025
31 Mar 2025	35	Switched off heating in school holidays Mon 31st Mar 2025
28 Mar 2025	10	Other Fri 28th Mar 2025
28 Mar 2025	30	Get expert advice on fitting solar panels Fri 28th Mar 2025
28 Mar 2025	10	Cleaned windows to reduce need for lighting Fri 28th Mar 2025
26 Mar 2025	10	Switched off lights on sunny days Wed 26th Mar 2025
26 Mar 2025	10	Adjusted radiator thermostats Wed 26th Mar 2025
26 Mar 2025	10	Introduce a new staff member to Energy Sparks Wed 26th Mar 2025
26 Mar 2025	10	Other relevant training Wed 26th Mar 2025
25 Mar 2025	-	Added insulation to hot water tanks and pipes Tue 25th Mar 2025
24 Mar 2025	10	Other Mon 24th Mar 2025
24 Mar 2025	10	Cleaned windows to reduce need for lighting Mon 24th Mar 2025
21 Mar 2025	20	Staff discussed energy efficiency in staff meeting Fri 21st Mar 2025
21 Mar 2025	-	Upgraded whiteboards Fri 21st Mar 2025
20 Mar 2025	10	Completed an activity: Analyse your school energy use - review heating timings Thu 20th Mar 2025
17 Mar 2025	-	Switched off fume cupboards after school Mon 17th Mar 2025
17 Mar 2025	10	Introduce a new staff member to Energy Sparks Mon 17th Mar 2025
17 Mar 2025	75	Declared a Climate Emergency Mon 17th Mar 2025
14 Mar 2025	10	Completed an activity: Investigate the school's thermostats Fri 14th Mar 2025
14 Mar 2025	20	Staff discussed energy efficiency in staff meeting Fri 14th Mar 2025
13 Mar 2025	30	Started a campaign to open blinds and switch off lights Thu 13th Mar 2025
13 Mar 2025	30	Introduced a meat-free day for school dinners Thu 13th Mar 2025
12 Mar 2025	10	Adjusted radiator thermostats Wed 12th Mar 2025
10 Mar 2025	30	Changed central heating set temperature Mon 10th Mar 2025
06 Mar 2025	10	Other Thu 6th Mar 2025
05 Mar 2025	10	Checked windows are closed at the end of the day Wed 5th Mar 2025
05 Mar 2025	10	Fixed dripping hot taps Wed 5th Mar 2025
01 Mar 2025	10	Started working towards an energy saving target Sat 1st Mar 2025
19 Feb 2025	10	Checked fridge and freezer door seals Wed 19th Feb 2025
18 Feb 2025	30	Installed lights with occupancy sensors Tue 18th Feb 2025
17 Feb 2025	20	Holiday turn off Mon 17th Feb 2025
17 Feb 2025	30	Upgraded interior lights to LED Mon 17th Feb 2025
14 Feb 2025	10	Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays Fri 14th Feb 2025
05 Feb 2025	10	Other Wed 5th Feb 2025
24 Jan 2025	30	Completed a programme: Smart Schools Stay at 18 degrees Fri 24th Jan 2025
24 Jan 2025	-	Started a campaign to keep the doors and windows closed when the heating is on Fri 24th Jan 2025
24 Jan 2025	5	Completed an activity: Review and reflect/ Follow up check Fri 24th Jan 2025
23 Jan 2025	30	Completed an activity: Turn the school heating down by 1°C Thu 23rd Jan 2025
23 Jan 2025	10	Checked windows are closed at the end of the day Thu 23rd Jan 2025
21 Jan 2025	-	Upgraded kitchen appliances Tue 21st Jan 2025
21 Jan 2025	5	Completed an activity: Measure classroom temperatures Tue 21st Jan 2025
21 Jan 2025	10	Fixed dripping hot taps Tue 21st Jan 2025
20 Jan 2025	10	Adjusted radiator thermostats Mon 20th Jan 2025
20 Jan 2025	10	Cleaned windows to reduce need for lighting Mon 20th Jan 2025
20 Jan 2025	5	Completed an activity: Thermometers are put in each classroom to monitor room temperature Mon 20th Jan 2025
10 Jan 2025	-	Switched off fume cupboards after school Fri 10th Jan 2025
10 Jan 2025	-	Added insulation to hot water tanks and pipes Fri 10th Jan 2025
10 Jan 2025	-	Started a campaign to keep the doors and windows closed when the heating is on Fri 10th Jan 2025
10 Jan 2025	10	Checked windows are closed at the end of the day Fri 10th Jan 2025
09 Jan 2025	30	Started a campaign to keep the doors and windows closed when the heating is on Thu 9th Jan 2025
08 Jan 2025	10	Checked windows are closed at the end of the day Wed 8th Jan 2025
08 Jan 2025	10	Switched off lights and IT equipment after school Wed 8th Jan 2025
07 Jan 2025	10	Adjusted radiator thermostats Tue 7th Jan 2025
07 Jan 2025	-	Switched off fume cupboards after school Tue 7th Jan 2025
06 Jan 2025	30	Introduced a policy on classroom temperature Mon 6th Jan 2025
03 Jan 2025	30	Installed lights with occupancy sensors Fri 3rd Jan 2025
02 Jan 2025	30	Upgraded interior lights to LED Thu 2nd Jan 2025
02 Jan 2025	30	Added insulation to hot water tanks and pipes Thu 2nd Jan 2025
24 Dec 2024	20	Holiday turn off Tue 24th Dec 2024
24 Dec 2024	10	Other Tue 24th Dec 2024
24 Dec 2024	30	Switched off heating in school holidays Tue 24th Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024	30	Switched off heating in school holidays Mon 23rd Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024	10	Provided portable heaters for staff working in the holidays Mon 23rd Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024	10	Turned off water chillers and hot drink boilers in the school holidays Mon 23rd Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024	30	Upgraded whiteboards Mon 23rd Dec 2024
23 Dec 2024	30	Installed point of use electric water heaters Mon 23rd Dec 2024
20 Dec 2024	10	Switched off fume cupboards after school Fri 20th Dec 2024
20 Dec 2024	30	Completed a programme: Lower Your Lighting Impact Fri 20th Dec 2024
20 Dec 2024	20	Staff discussed energy efficiency in staff meeting Fri 20th Dec 2024
20 Dec 2024	30	Changed heating frost protection settings Fri 20th Dec 2024
20 Dec 2024	30	Create and maintain a holiday switch off list Fri 20th Dec 2024
20 Dec 2024	10	Checked windows are closed at the end of the day Fri 20th Dec 2024
20 Dec 2024	30	Completed an activity: Students and staff create a holiday switch off checklist Fri 20th Dec 2024
20 Dec 2024	10	Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays Fri 20th Dec 2024
20 Dec 2024	15	Defrosted freezers Fri 20th Dec 2024
20 Dec 2024	10	Switched off lights and IT equipment after school Fri 20th Dec 2024
20 Dec 2024	30	Replaced school boiler Fri 20th Dec 2024
19 Dec 2024	30	Completed an activity: Talk to the caretaker about turning off the heating and hot water in the school holidays Thu 19th Dec 2024
19 Dec 2024	10	Fixed dripping hot taps Thu 19th Dec 2024
19 Dec 2024	30	Added insulation to hot water tanks and pipes Thu 19th Dec 2024
17 Dec 2024	10	Switched off fume cupboards after school Tue 17th Dec 2024
17 Dec 2024	10	Adjusted radiator thermostats Tue 17th Dec 2024
12 Dec 2024	30	Completed an activity: Pupils talk to the school business or estate manager about improving the efficiency of school lighting Thu 12th Dec 2024
12 Dec 2024	5	Completed an activity: Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off Thu 12th Dec 2024
09 Dec 2024	30	Upgraded kitchen appliances Mon 9th Dec 2024
08 Dec 2024	30	Upgraded computers Sun 8th Dec 2024
06 Dec 2024	30	Started a campaign to keep the doors and windows closed when the heating is on Fri 6th Dec 2024
05 Dec 2024	30	Completed an activity: Plan and run a campaign to switch off lights and use natural light on sunny days Thu 5th Dec 2024
05 Dec 2024	5	Completed an activity: Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time Thu 5th Dec 2024
22 Nov 2024	30	Completed an activity: Monitor light levels in classrooms Fri 22nd Nov 2024
21 Nov 2024	20	Completed an activity: Conduct a lighting audit of your school Thu 21st Nov 2024
17 Nov 2024	30	Upgraded computers Sun 17th Nov 2024
14 Nov 2024	30	Completed an activity: Find out exactly how much food your school is wasting Thu 14th Nov 2024
13 Nov 2024	10	Cleaned windows to reduce need for lighting Wed 13th Nov 2024
11 Nov 2024	10	Other Mon 11th Nov 2024
08 Nov 2024	10	Checked fridge and freezer door seals Fri 8th Nov 2024
07 Nov 2024	5	Completed an activity: Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school Thu 7th Nov 2024
04 Nov 2024	30	Installed electric vehicle charging points Mon 4th Nov 2024
29 Oct 2024	30	Replaced school boiler Tue 29th Oct 2024
29 Oct 2024	30	Upgraded IT servers Tue 29th Oct 2024
29 Oct 2024	30	Upgraded security lights to LED Tue 29th Oct 2024
27 Oct 2024	10	Turned off water chillers and hot drink boilers in the school holidays Sun 27th Oct 2024
25 Oct 2024	20	Holiday turn off Fri 25th Oct 2024
13 Oct 2024	30	Upgraded security lights to PIR movement detectors Sun 13th Oct 2024
01 Oct 2024	30	Upgraded whiteboards Tue 1st Oct 2024

What's been going on?

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

Completed a programme: Watch Out for Heating Waste!

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

Completed an activity: Investigate the school's thermostats

Completed a programme: Smart Schools Stay at 18 degrees

Completed an activity: Review and reflect/ Follow up check

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

Completed an activity: Measure classroom temperatures

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

Completed a programme: Lower Your Lighting Impact

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

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

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

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

Completed an activity: Monitor light levels in classrooms

Completed an activity: Conduct a lighting audit of your school

Completed an activity: Find out exactly how much food your school is wasting

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