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 activities in the The BIG Question - How can switching off appliances help reduce our carbon footprint? programme
Complete the final 8 activities now to score 120 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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17th | Barley Croft Primary School | 10 | Started working towards their energy saving target |
24th | St James C of E Primary School | 10 | Analyse your school energy use - when is your school occupied? |
29th | Kings Heath Primary Academy | 30 | Run a campaign to switch off electrical equipment overnight |
24th | St James C of E Primary School | 30 | Participate in an Introduction to Energy Sparks workshop |
A list of recent adult and pupil-led activities at this school
Date | Points | Activity |
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22 Jan 2025 | 30 | Completed a programme |
20 Jan 2025 | 5 | Review and reflect/ Follow up check |
20 Jan 2025 | 5 | Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time |
13 Jan 2025 | 10 | Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off |
07 Jan 2025 | 10 | Started a campaign to only switch on kitchen equipment when needed |
07 Jan 2025 | 10 | Measure classroom temperatures |
02 Jan 2025 | 30 | Installed lights with occupancy sensors |
02 Jan 2025 | 35 | Upgraded whiteboards |
02 Jan 2025 | 35 | Installed point of use electric water heaters |
01 Jan 2025 | 10 | Started working towards their energy saving target |