Run a Layer Up Power Down Day
Narberth Community Primary School, Friday, 24 November 2023
30
Change-maker
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5
What you did
We advertised to staff and parents our plan and suggested that everyone wear layers to insulate their bodies.
The Eco Committee went around every class, explaining our plan and showed ideas of how to keep warm if the temperature was too cold.
Everybody enjoyed the day, some wore onesies, pyjamas, hats and scarves, woolly and fluffy jumpers and coats. 'It was a snuggly day!'
Activity description
Take charge of the heating at your school by running a Layer Up Power Down Day.
Many schools spend a large proportion of their heating energy warming the school to an excessive temperature or when its empty.
We're hoping that by encouraging schools turn their heating off or down on one day - ideally a Friday or Monday plus the closest weekend - we can raise awareness of how much energy schools are wasting by keeping their heating too high or when schools are closed - especially at the weekends and over holidays.
Download our poster (or create your own), tell your whole school community, and get ready to layer up.
Don't forget to look at your heating data the following week to spot how much difference your action has made.
Many schools spend a large proportion of their heating energy warming the school to an excessive temperature or when its empty.
We're hoping that by encouraging schools turn their heating off or down on one day - ideally a Friday or Monday plus the closest weekend - we can raise awareness of how much energy schools are wasting by keeping their heating too high or when schools are closed - especially at the weekends and over holidays.
Download our poster (or create your own), tell your whole school community, and get ready to layer up.
Don't forget to look at your heating data the following week to spot how much difference your action has made.
