A NEW energy-saving initiative has been introduced at Peasedown St John Primary School as pupils look for ways to cut electricity use.

The school’s eco-team has been researching where the building’s electricity comes from and exploring different ways the school can reduce its energy use.

They are beginning to develop ideas to help everyone cut down on consumption across the site.

School headteacher, Ruth Noall, said:“Thank you to our Eco Team who led an assembly recently explaining to other children ways in which we can all make small changes which will have a big impact.

Their first action has been to create posters which will be placed next to light switches, reminding everyone to switch off and save.”

“Schools use huge amounts of energy for heating, lighting, and electrical equipment, with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning often being the largest consumers. Thanks to our Eco Team many of our pupils are now feeling inspired to ‘make a difference’ at home. Look out for your children turning off the lights and closing the doors when you're not in a room!”

Peasedown Primary School is also making strides in renewable energy, with both a ground-source heat pump and solar panels now in place.

“We’ve been incredibly fortunate to have our new heat pump and solar panels installed recently,” said Ruth. “As a community where hundreds of people meet every day, it’s important that our primary school leads the way in investments such as these.”

Schools are among the biggest energy consumers in the UK, so local initiatives like this one at Peasedown St John Primary School can make a significant difference not only to the environment but to the school’s energy bills too.

For more information about Peasedown St John Primary School visit their website and follow them on Facebook at @psjprimary.