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 1/10 of the activities in the The BIG Question - How can switching off appliances help reduce our carbon footprint? programme
Complete the final 9 activities now to score 125 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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21st | Healing Science Academy | 10 | Started working towards their energy saving target |
2nd | South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College | - | Upgraded kitchen appliances |
2nd | South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College | 10 | Fixed dripping hot taps |
3rd | Malet Lambert | 30 | Changed central heating set temperature |
A list of recent adult and pupil-led activities at this school
Date | Points | Activity |
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13 Jan 2025 | 5 | Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on at lunch time |
13 Jan 2025 | 5 | Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes |
08 Nov 2024 | 10 | Create an Energy Mascot for your school |
22 Oct 2024 | 10 | Analyse a school's solar data |
22 Oct 2024 | 30 | Participate in an Introduction to Energy Sparks workshop |
22 Oct 2024 | 10 | Analyse your school energy use - when is your school occupied? |
18 Sep 2024 | 20 | Hold an assembly to introduce your school to Energy Sparks |
17 Sep 2024 | 20 | Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school |