Energy

Does the school monitor the use of energy?

Yes No

Are there renewable energy sources installed in the school (solar panels, wind turbines, heat pumps, etc.)?

Yes No

Are there energy saving devices installed in school (motion sensors, LED lightings, smart metres, etc.)?

Yes No

Are appliances that use electricity all turned off at the end of the school day?

Yes No

Is the light switched off after leaving the classrooms?

Yes No

Is it possible to regulate the temperature in the classrooms (room thermostat, thermostatic radiator valves, etc.)?

Yes No

Are pupils educated on energy-saving solutions during the academic year?

Yes No

Water

Does the school monitor the use of water?

Yes No

Does the school have greywater system installed?

Yes No

Are there water-saving devices installed in the school (tap inserts, shower timers, flush controls, etc.)?

Yes No

Does the school check the devices for leaks or drips?

Yes No

Is rainwater collected for watering plants?

Yes No

Are the rain gardens created on the school grounds?

Yes No

Are pupils educated on water-saving solutions during the academic year?

Yes No

Waste prevention and reuse

Does the school promote bringing reusable water bottles to school?

Yes No

Does the school promote the use of reusable plates/cutlery/cups in the school canteen/cafeteria?

Yes No

Are the portions in the school canteen/cafeteria the right size so the pupils don’t throw food away?

Yes No

Does the school use both sides of a sheet of paper when printing and photocopying?

Yes No

Do teachers and pupils use scrap paper whenever possible?

Yes No

Are pupils educated about waste prevention or reuse during the academic year?

Yes No

Does the school participate in any waste prevention or reuse projects?

Yes No

Does the school monitor the amount of waste generated?

Yes No

Are there separate bins for recyclable waste in the halls?

Yes No

Are there separate bins for recyclable waste in classrooms?

Yes No

Does the school compost any of its waste (e.g. leaf litter, food scraps)?

Yes No

Are pupils educated about waste recycling or proper waste management during the academic year?

Yes No

Does the school participate in any waste management projects?

Yes No

Does the school participate in any food waste projects (collection of used oil, a pour-off station for cafeteria liquids, etc.)?

Yes No

Transport

Does the school do anything to encourage people to travel to school without using a car?

Yes No

Are there any cycle lanes or safe cycle routes around the school?

Yes No

Does the school have a secure place to store bikes?

Yes No

Is there charging for electric cars?

Yes No

Does the school offer biking lessons for pupils?

Yes No

Does the school educate pupils on how to walk, bike, scoot or use public transport safely?

Yes No

Are there any potential traffic jam hot spots near the school?

Yes No

Biodiversity and school grounds

Are any bug hotels or log piles installed to encourage insect life on the school ground?

Yes No

Are any birdbaths, feeders, houses, bat boxes or hedgehog homes installed on the school ground?

Yes No

Is any natural habitat maintained on the school ground (this might include meadows, wildflower areas, rewilding projects)?

Yes No

Are any ponds or mini-ponds installed on the school ground?

Yes No

Are pupils being involved in observing and recording nature during the school year?

Yes No

Are there any blue-green infrastructure solutions installed on the school ground?

Yes No

Do pupils go on school trips to learn about local wildlife and habitats?

Yes No

Are there indoor plants in the school building (at least 2-3 in every classroom)?

Yes No

Does the school have green areas that are accessible to pupils?

Yes No

Do pupils engage in planting or maintaining plants in the school or on the school grounds during the school year?

Yes No

Are any lessons held outdoors?

Yes No

Are there green areas and open spaces near the school?

Yes No

Health

Can pupils at the school grow fruit, vegetables or herbs during the school year?

Yes No

Are school meals offered in the cafeteria/canteen/tuck shop prepared using fresh ingredients?

Yes No

Does the food offered at the cafeteria/canteen/tuck shop include vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes No

Does the school use healthy food options as a criterion during the contracting process for the cafeteria/canteen/tuck shop renting?

Yes No

Does the school offer the pupils the possibility to participate in positive mental health practices during the school year?

Yes No

Does the school offer the pupils the possibility to participate in additional exercises after the lessons?

Yes No

Global citizenship

Does the school provide the pupils with a positive climate for learning (the positive and non-discriminative atmosphere in the classroom, promotion of tolerance and respect for diversity)?

Yes No

Does the school increase the awareness of pupils about issues that are important to the local community?

Yes No

Does the school invite the representatives of the local community to discuss the local issues?

Yes No

Does the school increase the awareness of pupils about global issues (eg. climate change, conflicts, gender inequality, environmental degradation, management of equitable natural resources, radicalization, tension among populations, terrorism)?

Yes No

Does the school participate in any international project or cooperate with schools from other countries?

Yes No

Does the school participate in any charity events?

Yes No

Does the school raise money for charitable causes?

Yes No

Questionnaire for schools

Energy

Water

Waste prevention and reuse

Transport

Biodiversity and school grounds

Health

Global citizenship