Measure classroom temperatures to find out whether you should turn down the heating to save energy
Start a transport survey so that you can find out how much carbon your school community generates by travelling to school
You have completed 2/10 of the tasks in the The BIG Question - How can switching off appliances help reduce our carbon footprint? programme
Complete the final 8 tasks now to score 115 points and 30 bonus points for completing the programme
Complete our recommended activities and actions to score points, win prizes and start reducing your energy usage.
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Schools score points by recording their activities to investigate their energy use, learning about energy, and taking energy saving actions around their school.
Place | School | Points | Activity |
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4th | Malet Lambert | 30 | Started a campaign to keep the doors and windows closed when the heating is on |
3rd | South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College | 20 | Holiday turn off |
1st | The Snaith School | 20 | Holiday turn off |
15th | Newington Academy | 10 | Analyse a school's solar data |
A list of recent adult and pupil-led activities at this school
Date | Points | Activity |
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28 Feb 2025 | 10 | Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time |
28 Feb 2025 | - | Upgraded IT servers |
28 Feb 2025 | 15 | Checked fridge and freezer door seals |
28 Feb 2025 | - | Upgraded IT servers |
28 Feb 2025 | 35 | Upgraded IT servers |
28 Feb 2025 | 35 | Upgraded computers |
28 Feb 2025 | 35 | Upgraded whiteboards |
27 Feb 2025 | 10 | Analyse your school energy use - what's happening in the school kitchen? |
27 Feb 2025 | 15 | Analyse your school energy use - review heating timings |
23 Jan 2025 | 15 | Pupils meet with the caretaker or site manager to discuss their role in saving energy |