Energy saving activities

A list of the recent energy saving activities recorded by The Ruth Gorse Academy.

Activity title Type Completed on
Conduct a transport survey Detective Thursday, 14 November 2024
Introduce an energy efficiency reward system Communicator Wednesday, 06 November 2024
Get the lowdown on the lunches - interview kitchen staff Communicator Wednesday, 06 November 2024
Find your Energy Allies Communicator Tuesday, 05 November 2024
Introduce a policy on reducing energy and resource use from printing and photocopying. Change-maker Tuesday, 22 October 2024
Run a regular assembly about saving energy Communicator Tuesday, 22 October 2024
Other Change-maker Tuesday, 22 October 2024
Big Weekend Switch Off - Energy Sparks X Lets Go Zero Change-maker Friday, 27 September 2024
Carry out a campaign to inform staff and pupils about the importance of classroom layout to keep the heating running efficiently Change-maker Friday, 27 September 2024
Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes Change-maker Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Introduce a policy on switching off lights, computers, and other information technology equipment Change-maker Friday, 20 September 2024
Create an energy saving display Communicator Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Run a campaign for the whole school community - Challenge 1 degree Change-maker Wednesday, 04 September 2024
Turn the school heating down by 1°C Change-maker Wednesday, 04 September 2024
Students and staff create a holiday switch off checklist Change-maker Friday, 12 July 2024
Recycling bin spot check Change-maker Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time Detective Wednesday, 01 May 2024
Learn about where our electricity and gas comes from and their impact on the environment Explorer Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Understand how our carbon emissions cause the Greenhouse Effect and Climate change Explorer Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off Change-maker Wednesday, 03 April 2024
Review school heating timings Detective Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Pupils talk to the school caretaker about improving heating controls Communicator Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Introduce a policy on switching off lights, computers, and other information technology equipment Change-maker Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Energy audit of the school kitchens Detective Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Pupils and staff set an energy reduction target Change-maker Wednesday, 06 March 2024
Pupils meet with kitchen staff to discuss their role in saving energy Communicator Wednesday, 06 March 2024
Watch an animation about renewable energy Explorer Wednesday, 06 March 2024
Investigate how much energy families use at home Detective Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Analyse your school energy use - when pupils are at school Analyst Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Measure classroom temperatures Detective Wednesday, 28 February 2024
Investigate the school's thermostats Detective Monday, 26 February 2024
Energy audit of the school science labs and design technology workshops Detective Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Understand your school's baseload Analyst Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Run a campaign to switch off electrical equipment overnight Change-maker Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Analyse your school energy use - when is your school occupied? Analyst Friday, 09 February 2024
Invite in an expert Explorer Friday, 09 February 2024
Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school Change-maker Wednesday, 17 January 2024
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