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School examples

Johnston County Primary School, Mynydd Cynffig Primary, Bridgend Llangynidr Primary School, Powys

Pembrokeshire

A whole school ‘low energy day’ was planned and The Eco-Committee wanted to reduce the amount of Pupils from Llangynidr Primary School in Powys
carried out. Activities included: collection of before electricity used by the school and raise awareness of showed how changing behaviour and working as a
and after meter readings (Numeracy), creation objects that use electricity within the classroom. They whole-school can lead to a substantial reduction in
of a renewable energy powered car and electric wanted the whole school community to be aware of electricity use. A series of interventions achieved a
circuit investigation (Science/D&T), energy use conserving energy and developed their Eco Spy project. 44% reduction in electricity use compared to the
in developing countries (History/Geography/ The Eco-Committee conducted a survey of each previous year, as well as encouraging pupils to be
ESDGC), energy use in Victorian times (History), classroom to find out which pupils and teachers were energy aware outside of school.
energy reduction posters (Literacy/Art/Numeracy), best at being eco-friendly, including lights off, laptops
audit of electronic items and lights off actions off, windows closed, projector off, switches off and no They used stickers on the light switches, awareness
(Literacy/Numeracy/Literacy/Oracy). Outdoor paper in the general waste. raising assemblies and started their Eco Investigator
learning activities included making windmills, looking group. Eddie the Penguin Saves the World resource
at the weather and water play (knowledge and As a fun approach, the Eco-Committee delivered was used to help pupils understand the concept
understanding of the world). a weekly assembly highlighting the best teachers of reducing their carbon footprint and helping our
and worst teachers using happy or grumpy face planet.
The Eco Coordinator stated: “The day highlighted photographic evidence and with the warning “This
the difference one day could make to energy PowerPoint will contain embarrassment for certain Pupils analysed the bills in classes and looked at
consumption and how it is possible for staff and classes!” meter readings as part of their numeracy.
pupils to adapt to changes.” Songs were sung in assembly by all pupils to help
Pupils also worked with the site manager reading the them remember the concepts linked to saving energy.

They would like to ensure that daily checks are carried meters and producing graphs showing a decrease in
out by ‘eco monitors’ to make every school day a ‘low electricity usage in the school over a two-year period!
energy day’.