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Primary SchoolSt FrancisCospicua, MaltaCore teamIn BriefA whole-school approach: 490 pupils (age: 5-11), 40 teachers and 930 parents.Impact and actions20 percent drop in energy consumption made visible to pupils through an auditing campaign.Pupils paying more attention to the curriculum because of the energy theme.Solar panels, guest speakers, out of school excursions including the visit of a wastedisposal centre, games, songs, research projects, crafts, school greenhouse, external pupilpresentations, lobbying, TV and radio appearances, battery recycling and a paper-savingcampaign.What triggered successA passionate leader and a participative approach.The idea of participating in U4energy was introduced to all staff members on the fi rstday of the school year and then at the pupil committee meeting. Class representativesand teachers often reviewed the project fortnightly. It was a whole-school approach withstudents and teachers coming together as a team.Teacher’s word“I know the message has sunk in because when we have VIP visits and Parent Days, thepupils relate their learning without hesitation.”13