Author: Emily at the Pod

Switch-Off Fortnight is back for 2012 and we would like to invite schools across the UK to take part.

Switch-Off Fortnight, the Pod's national energy saving campaign is back for its fourth year.  We have free event packs to give away to schools that take part. Packs include posters, badges, stickers and much more.

Last year more than 4400 schools took part and we're expecting this year's campaign to be the biggest yet.  Pack numbers are limited, so sign up to Switch-Off Fortnight now before they all go!

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Seven good reasons to take part in Switch-Off Fortnight

1. It has the potential to help your school cut its energy use and save money on bills
2. It's a great way to get the whole school working together
3. It's also a great way to involve and inspire parents and the local community
4. In addition to making learning fun for pupils, the Pod's energy activities fit in with many areas of the National Curriculum including Math's, Numeracy, PHSE, Citizenship, English/literacy, ICT and Geography. For full details of curriculum links, take a look at the Curriculum Guide for the Goodbye Standby and Switching On to Switching Off activities.
5. Taking part in Switch-Off Fortnight and using the Pod's activities will help your application for an Eco-Schools award, whether you're just starting out and ready for a bronze award or looking for a major project for your Green Flag Application.
   (More information about how Switch-Off Fortnight will help with Eco-Schools awards can be found here)
6. We'll measure and track the savings you make on your school's pod-o-meter.
7. And finally, if all that wasn't enough - schools that take part in this year's campaign could win a prize in the Switch-Off Fortnight draw - more details of the 2012 competitions will be available in the autumn term.