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 3/10 of the tasks in the The BIG Question - How can switching off appliances help reduce our carbon footprint? programme
Complete the final 7 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 | Accrington Academy | 10 | Understand your school's baseload |
6th | Accrington St Christopher's CE High School and Sixth Form | 30 | Run a themed event focused on energy use |
1st | Oasis Academy - Media City UK | 15 | Other |
1st | Oasis Academy - Media City UK | 35 | Installed lights with occupancy sensors |
A list of recent adult and pupil-led activities at this school
Date | Points | Activity |
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24 Feb 2025 | 30 | Changed central heating set temperature |
24 Feb 2025 | 10 | Other |
24 Feb 2025 | 10 | Checked fridge and freezer door seals |
21 Feb 2025 | 30 | Changed central heating set temperature |
14 Feb 2025 | 30 | Switched off hot water in school holidays |
14 Feb 2025 | 30 | Switched off heating in school holidays |
14 Feb 2025 | 20 | Holiday turn off |
13 Feb 2025 | 35 | Added insulation to hot water tanks and pipes |
13 Feb 2025 | - | Switched off lights and IT equipment after school |
07 Feb 2025 | - | Switched off lights and IT equipment after school |