Energy Sparks

Date	Points
28 Jun 2024	-	Completed an activity: Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school Fri 28th Jun 2024
28 Jun 2024	80	Declared a Climate Emergency Fri 28th Jun 2024
28 Jun 2024	80	Completed an activity: Declare a Climate Emergency Fri 28th Jun 2024
28 Jun 2024	35	Wrote an energy action plan for your school Fri 28th Jun 2024
28 Jun 2024	35	Completed an activity: Planet vs. Plastic. Fri 28th Jun 2024
28 Jun 2024	15	Completed an activity: Share the energy saving message with parents and the local community Fri 28th Jun 2024
28 Jun 2024	-	Completed an activity: Introduce an energy efficiency reward system Fri 28th Jun 2024
28 Jun 2024	15	Completed an activity: Be an Energy Hero Fri 28th Jun 2024
28 Jun 2024	15	Introduced an energy efficiency reward system Fri 28th Jun 2024
28 Jun 2024	15	Completed an activity: Pupils share their energy saving work with a wider audience Fri 28th Jun 2024
28 Jun 2024	10	Completed an activity: Make energy saving posters Fri 28th Jun 2024
28 Jun 2024	35	Completed an activity: Planet vs. Plastic. Fri 28th Jun 2024
28 Jun 2024	35	Completed an activity: Planet vs. Plastic. Fri 28th Jun 2024
28 Jun 2024	15	Other Fri 28th Jun 2024
27 Jun 2024	35	Introduced a meat-free day for school dinners Thu 27th Jun 2024
27 Jun 2024	20	Switched off for the summer! Thu 27th Jun 2024
27 Jun 2024	10	Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays Thu 27th Jun 2024
27 Jun 2024	20	Completed an activity: Inform community groups using your school about your energy saving mission Thu 27th Jun 2024
26 Jun 2024	10	Switched off lights and IT equipment after school Wed 26th Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024	25	Completed an activity: Create an energy saving display Tue 25th Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024	35	Wrote a policy on transportation to school Tue 25th Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024	20	School governors discussed energy efficiency Tue 25th Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024	30	Switched off hot water at weekends Tue 25th Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024	30	Switched off hot water in school holidays Tue 25th Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024	35	Introduced a policy on switching off lights Tue 25th Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024	-	Completed an activity: Write an energy action plan for your school Tue 25th Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024	10	Displayed pre-heat times next to kitchen appliance Tue 25th Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024	15	Defrosted freezers Tue 25th Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024	35	Created a policy on switching off information technology equipment Tue 25th Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024	35	Introduced a policy on reducing energy and resource use for printing and photocopying. Tue 25th Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024	35	Completed an activity: Planet vs. Plastic. Tue 25th Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024	20	Completed an activity: Create an energy saving display Tue 25th Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024	10	Completed an activity: Pupils meet with the headteacher and school governors to create an energy policy Tue 25th Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024	-	Completed an activity: Write a policy on transportation to school Tue 25th Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024	-	Completed an activity: Introduce a policy on reducing energy and resource use from printing and photocopying. Tue 25th Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024	55	Completed an activity: Take longer term action to promote sustainable and energy saving travel to school Tue 25th Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024	-	Completed an activity: Introduce a policy on switching off lights, computers, and other information technology equipment Tue 25th Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024	30	Changed central heating set temperature Tue 25th Jun 2024
24 Jun 2024	35	Completed an activity: Run a campaign to close doors and windows when the heating is on Mon 24th Jun 2024
24 Jun 2024	-	Completed an activity: Hold a sustainable travel theme day Mon 24th Jun 2024
21 Jun 2024	10	Switched off lights on sunny days Fri 21st Jun 2024
21 Jun 2024	15	Switched off lights and IT equipment after school Fri 21st Jun 2024
21 Jun 2024	10	Completed an activity: Conduct a transport survey Fri 21st Jun 2024
21 Jun 2024	35	Started a whole school switch-off campaign Fri 21st Jun 2024
21 Jun 2024	35	Introduced a policy on classroom temperature Fri 21st Jun 2024
21 Jun 2024	35	Changed central heating operating times Fri 21st Jun 2024
21 Jun 2024	35	Started a campaign to keep the doors and windows closed when the heating is on Fri 21st Jun 2024
21 Jun 2024	10	Checked windows are closed at the end of the day Fri 21st Jun 2024
21 Jun 2024	10	Started a campaign to only switch on kitchen equipment when needed Fri 21st Jun 2024
18 Jun 2024	10	Completed an activity: Analyse your school energy use - review heating timings Tue 18th Jun 2024
18 Jun 2024	30	Completed a programme: Watch Out for Heating Waste! Tue 18th Jun 2024
18 Jun 2024	10	Completed an activity: Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off Tue 18th Jun 2024
18 Jun 2024	35	Completed an activity: Find out exactly how much food your school is wasting Tue 18th Jun 2024
18 Jun 2024	30	Completed an activity: Work with your Caretaker to change the morning heating start time Tue 18th Jun 2024
18 Jun 2024	5	Completed an activity: Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school Tue 18th Jun 2024
18 Jun 2024	15	Completed an activity: Pupils meet with the headteacher and school governors to create an energy policy Tue 18th Jun 2024
17 Jun 2024	10	Completed an activity: Other Mon 17th Jun 2024
17 Jun 2024	10	Other Mon 17th Jun 2024
17 Jun 2024	35	Completed an activity: Hold a sustainable travel theme day Mon 17th Jun 2024
16 Jun 2024	35	Started a campaign to keep the doors and windows closed when the heating is on Sun 16th Jun 2024
14 Jun 2024	25	Completed an activity: Big Weekend Switch Off - Energy Sparks X Lets Go Zero Fri 14th Jun 2024
13 Jun 2024	25	Completed an activity: Big Weekend Switch Off - Energy Sparks X Lets Go Zero Thu 13th Jun 2024
10 Jun 2024	15	Activated standby mode on computers Mon 10th Jun 2024
10 Jun 2024	10	Cleaned windows to reduce need for lighting Mon 10th Jun 2024
10 Jun 2024	10	Added timers to printers and photocopiers Mon 10th Jun 2024
10 Jun 2024	30	Installed lights with occupancy sensors Mon 10th Jun 2024
10 Jun 2024	10	Fixed dripping hot taps Mon 10th Jun 2024
10 Jun 2024	10	Adjusted radiator thermostats Mon 10th Jun 2024
10 Jun 2024	15	Completed an activity: Investigate the school's thermostats Mon 10th Jun 2024
07 Jun 2024	15	Completed an activity: Pupils talk to the school caretaker about improving heating controls Fri 7th Jun 2024
04 Jun 2024	15	Completed an activity: Share the energy saving message with parents and the local community Tue 4th Jun 2024
04 Jun 2024	35	Completed an activity: Plan and run a campaign to switch off lights and use natural light on sunny days Tue 4th Jun 2024
04 Jun 2024	35	Started a campaign to open blinds and switch off lights Tue 4th Jun 2024
04 Jun 2024	15	Completed an activity: Investigate how the school's hot water is heated Tue 4th Jun 2024
04 Jun 2024	35	Completed an activity: Introduce a policy on reducing energy and resource use from printing and photocopying. Tue 4th Jun 2024
04 Jun 2024	35	Completed an activity: Plan and run a campaign to switch off lights and use natural light on sunny days Tue 4th Jun 2024
04 Jun 2024	35	Completed an activity: Run a campaign to switch off electrical equipment overnight Tue 4th Jun 2024
04 Jun 2024	30	Completed an activity: Monitor whether electrical appliances and lights are left on or on standby after school. Tue 4th Jun 2024
04 Jun 2024	35	Completed an activity: Introduce a policy on switching off lights, computers, and other information technology equipment Tue 4th Jun 2024
04 Jun 2024	30	Upgraded security lights to LED Tue 4th Jun 2024
04 Jun 2024	30	Upgraded security lights to PIR movement detectors Tue 4th Jun 2024
04 Jun 2024	35	Started a whole school switch-off campaign Tue 4th Jun 2024
04 Jun 2024	10	Started a campaign to only switch on kitchen equipment when needed Tue 4th Jun 2024
27 May 2024	30	Completed an activity: Pupils talk to the school business or estate manager about improving the efficiency of school lighting Mon 27th May 2024
24 May 2024	30	Create and maintain a holiday switch off list Fri 24th May 2024
24 May 2024	20	Completed an activity: Investigate whether the school's heating and hot water is switched off during the school holidays Fri 24th May 2024
24 May 2024	10	Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays Fri 24th May 2024
24 May 2024	15	Switched off lights and IT equipment after school Fri 24th May 2024
24 May 2024	25	Holiday turn off Fri 24th May 2024
24 May 2024	35	Switched off heating in school holidays Fri 24th May 2024
21 May 2024	10	Switched off lights and IT equipment after school Tue 21st May 2024
21 May 2024	15	Completed an activity: Understand how our carbon emissions cause the Greenhouse Effect and Climate change Tue 21st May 2024
21 May 2024	25	Completed an activity: Big Weekend Switch Off - Energy Sparks X Lets Go Zero Tue 21st May 2024
21 May 2024	5	Completed an activity: Find your Energy Allies Tue 21st May 2024
21 May 2024	15	Completed an activity: Understand how our transportation choices impact the environment Tue 21st May 2024
21 May 2024	25	Completed an activity: Create an energy saving display Tue 21st May 2024
20 May 2024	10	Switched off lights on sunny days Mon 20th May 2024
20 May 2024	10	Checked windows are closed at the end of the day Mon 20th May 2024
14 May 2024	35	Completed an activity: Run a switch off campaign Tue 14th May 2024
07 May 2024	35	Completed an activity: Talk to the caretaker about turning off the heating and hot water in the school holidays Tue 7th May 2024
07 May 2024	35	Completed an activity: Planet vs. Plastic. Tue 7th May 2024
07 May 2024	25	Completed an activity: What is decarbonisation? Tue 7th May 2024
07 May 2024	5	Completed an activity: Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school Tue 7th May 2024
07 May 2024	15	Completed an activity: Pupils talk to the school caretaker about improving heating controls Tue 7th May 2024
02 May 2024	35	Completed an activity: Review school heating timings Thu 2nd May 2024
02 May 2024	15	Completed an activity: Investigate how the school's hot water is heated Thu 2nd May 2024
01 May 2024	10	Completed an activity: Pupils and staff set an energy reduction target Wed 1st May 2024
01 May 2024	0	Started working towards an energy saving target Wed 1st May 2024
01 May 2024	0	Completed a programme: Get Energised! Wed 1st May 2024
01 May 2024	0	Started working towards an energy saving target Wed 1st May 2024
01 May 2024	30	Completed an activity: Campaign for a meat-free day of school dinners Wed 1st May 2024
30 Apr 2024	5	Completed an activity: Review and reflect/ Follow up check Tue 30th Apr 2024
30 Apr 2024	5	Completed an activity: Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school Tue 30th Apr 2024
30 Apr 2024	35	Completed an activity: Planet vs. Plastic. Tue 30th Apr 2024
30 Apr 2024	15	Completed an activity: Pupils meet with the caretaker or site manager to discuss their role in saving energy Tue 30th Apr 2024
30 Apr 2024	25	Completed an activity: Investigate how much energy families use at home Tue 30th Apr 2024
28 Apr 2024	25	Holiday turn off Sun 28th Apr 2024
28 Apr 2024	35	Completed an activity: Students and staff create a holiday switch off checklist Sun 28th Apr 2024
24 Apr 2024	35	Completed an activity: Pupils talk to the school business or estate manager about improving the efficiency of school lighting Wed 24th Apr 2024
23 Apr 2024	10	Completed an activity: Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school Tue 23rd Apr 2024
23 Apr 2024	15	Completed an activity: Get the lowdown on the lunches - interview kitchen staff Tue 23rd Apr 2024
23 Apr 2024	15	Completed an activity: Is your school kitchen planet friendly? Tue 23rd Apr 2024
23 Apr 2024	5	Completed an activity: Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes Tue 23rd Apr 2024
23 Apr 2024	25	Completed an activity: Research renewable energy cooperatives or initiatives in your area. Tue 23rd Apr 2024
23 Apr 2024	15	Completed an activity: Pupils talk to the school caretaker about improving heating controls Tue 23rd Apr 2024
23 Apr 2024	15	Completed an activity: Pupils meet with the office staff to discuss their role in saving energy Tue 23rd Apr 2024
23 Apr 2024	25	Completed an activity: Conduct a lighting audit of your school Tue 23rd Apr 2024
22 Apr 2024	35	Completed an activity: Planet vs. Plastic. Mon 22nd Apr 2024
20 Apr 2024	10	Checked windows are closed at the end of the day Sat 20th Apr 2024
20 Apr 2024	30	Switched off hot water at weekends Sat 20th Apr 2024
18 Apr 2024	30	Upgraded interior lights to LED Thu 18th Apr 2024
16 Apr 2024	10	Other Tue 16th Apr 2024
16 Apr 2024	35	Completed an activity: Planet vs. Plastic. Tue 16th Apr 2024
16 Apr 2024	30	Switched off heating for the summer Tue 16th Apr 2024
28 Mar 2024	20	Holiday turn off Thu 28th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	30	Upgraded kitchen appliances Thu 28th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	10	Checked fridge and freezer door seals Thu 28th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	15	Switched off lights and IT equipment after school Thu 28th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	30	Switched off hot water in school holidays Thu 28th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	35	Create and maintain a holiday switch off list Thu 28th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	15	Turned off water chillers and hot drink boilers in the school holidays Thu 28th Mar 2024
28 Mar 2024	10	Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays Thu 28th Mar 2024
19 Mar 2024	15	Completed an activity: My impact on the environment Tue 19th Mar 2024
18 Mar 2024	30	Switched off heating at weekends Mon 18th Mar 2024
16 Mar 2024	15	Completed an activity: Pupils share their energy saving work with a wider audience Sat 16th Mar 2024
12 Mar 2024	20	Completed an activity: Investigate whether the school's heating and hot water is switched off during the school holidays Tue 12th Mar 2024
05 Mar 2024	15	Completed an activity: Making sense of our school's carbon footprint Tue 5th Mar 2024
05 Mar 2024	15	Completed an activity: Be an Energy Hero Tue 5th Mar 2024
01 Mar 2024	35	Completed an activity: Campaign for a meat-free day of school dinners Fri 1st Mar 2024
29 Feb 2024	35	Introduced a meat-free day for school dinners Thu 29th Feb 2024
27 Feb 2024	25	Completed an activity: Find out about innovative renewable energy ideas Tue 27th Feb 2024
20 Feb 2024	10	Completed an activity: Harness the wind Tue 20th Feb 2024
09 Feb 2024	5	Completed an activity: Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time Fri 9th Feb 2024
09 Feb 2024	35	Completed an activity: Run a Layer Up Power Down Day Fri 9th Feb 2024
09 Feb 2024	35	Completed an activity: Run a switch off campaign Fri 9th Feb 2024
09 Feb 2024	10	Turned off water chillers and hot drink boilers in the school holidays Fri 9th Feb 2024
09 Feb 2024	10	Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays Fri 9th Feb 2024
09 Feb 2024	20	Holiday turn off Fri 9th Feb 2024
06 Feb 2024	10	Completed an activity: Monitor whether adults and pupils are wearing warmer clothes inside the school building during winter Tue 6th Feb 2024
31 Jan 2024	5	Completed an activity: Monitor whether adults and pupils are wearing warmer clothes inside the school building during winter Wed 31st Jan 2024
30 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Be an Energy Hero Tue 30th Jan 2024
22 Jan 2024	30	Switched off heating at weekends Mon 22nd Jan 2024
16 Jan 2024	5	Completed an activity: Watch an animation about renewable energy Tue 16th Jan 2024
16 Jan 2024	10	Completed an activity: Learn about where our electricity and gas comes from and their impact on the environment Tue 16th Jan 2024
15 Jan 2024	30	Changed heating frost protection settings Mon 15th Jan 2024
15 Dec 2023	35	Completed an activity: Hold a sustainable travel theme day Fri 15th Dec 2023
11 Dec 2023	15	Defrosted freezers Mon 11th Dec 2023
07 Dec 2023	30	Switched off hot water in school holidays Thu 7th Dec 2023
07 Dec 2023	30	Installed point of use electric water heaters Thu 7th Dec 2023
07 Dec 2023	10	Turned off water chillers and hot drink boilers in the school holidays Thu 7th Dec 2023
04 Dec 2023	15	Completed an activity: Understand how our transportation choices impact the environment Mon 4th Dec 2023
24 Nov 2023	35	Completed an activity: Run a Layer Up Power Down Day Fri 24th Nov 2023
14 Nov 2023	15	Completed an activity: Learn about where our electricity and gas comes from and their impact on the environment Tue 14th Nov 2023
07 Nov 2023	20	Completed an activity: Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school Tue 7th Nov 2023
16 Oct 2023	-	Completed an activity: Write a policy on closing external doors and windows when the heating is on Mon 16th Oct 2023
16 Oct 2023	15	Checked windows are closed at the end of the day Mon 16th Oct 2023
16 Oct 2023	10	Completed an activity: Other Mon 16th Oct 2023
15 Oct 2023	35	Wrote a policy on closing external doors and windows when the heating is on Sun 15th Oct 2023
15 Oct 2023	15	Fixed dripping hot taps Sun 15th Oct 2023
02 Oct 2023	10	Completed an activity: Pupils meet the Business Manager to discuss the school's energy usage and bills Mon 2nd Oct 2023
11 Sep 2023	35	Completed an activity: Campaign for a meat-free day of school dinners Mon 11th Sep 2023
04 Sep 2023	10	Checked windows are closed at the end of the day Mon 4th Sep 2023
01 Sep 2023	35	Introduced a meat-free day for school dinners Fri 1st Sep 2023
01 Sep 2023	35	Completed an activity: Campaign for a meat-free day of school dinners Fri 1st Sep 2023

What's been going on?

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

Completed an activity: Declare a Climate Emergency

Completed an activity: Planet vs. Plastic.

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

Completed an activity: Introduce an energy efficiency reward system

Completed an activity: Be an Energy Hero

Completed an activity: Pupils share their energy saving work with a wider audience

Completed an activity: Make energy saving posters

Completed an activity: Planet vs. Plastic.

Completed an activity: Planet vs. Plastic.

Completed an activity: Inform community groups using your school about your energy saving mission

Completed an activity: Create an energy saving display

Completed an activity: Write an energy action plan for your school

Completed an activity: Planet vs. Plastic.

Completed an activity: Create an energy saving display

Completed an activity: Pupils meet with the headteacher and school governors to create an energy policy

Completed an activity: Write a policy on transportation to school

Completed an activity: Introduce a policy on reducing energy and resource use from printing and photocopying.

Completed an activity: Take longer term action to promote sustainable and energy saving travel to school

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

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

Completed an activity: Hold a sustainable travel theme day

Completed an activity: Conduct a transport survey

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

Completed a programme: Watch Out for Heating Waste!

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

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

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

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

Completed an activity: Pupils meet with the headteacher and school governors to create an energy policy

Completed an activity: Other

Completed an activity: Hold a sustainable travel theme day

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

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

Completed an activity: Investigate the school's thermostats

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

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

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

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

Completed an activity: Introduce a policy on reducing energy and resource use from printing and photocopying.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Completed an activity: Understand how our carbon emissions cause the Greenhouse Effect and Climate change

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

Completed an activity: Find your Energy Allies

Completed an activity: Understand how our transportation choices impact the environment

Completed an activity: Create an energy saving display

Completed an activity: Run a switch off campaign

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

Completed an activity: Planet vs. Plastic.

Completed an activity: What is decarbonisation?

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

Completed an activity: Review school heating timings

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

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

Completed a programme: Get Energised!

Completed an activity: Campaign for a meat-free day of school dinners

Completed an activity: Review and reflect/ Follow up check

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

Completed an activity: Planet vs. Plastic.

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

Completed an activity: Investigate how much energy families use at home

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

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

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

Completed an activity: Get the lowdown on the lunches - interview kitchen staff

Completed an activity: Is your school kitchen planet friendly?

Completed an activity: Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes

Completed an activity: Research renewable energy cooperatives or initiatives in your area.

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

Completed an activity: Pupils meet with the office staff to discuss their role in saving energy

Completed an activity: Conduct a lighting audit of your school

Completed an activity: Planet vs. Plastic.

Completed an activity: Planet vs. Plastic.