Earth Hour
What is Earth Hour?
Earth Hour, is a world-wide celebration where millions of people around the world turn off their lights for one hour to tackle the dual challenges facing the planet – climate change and loss of nature. Earth Hour started off as a lights-off event in Sydney, Australia, in 2007. It has grown to engage 192 countries and territories to raise awareness for energy consumption and effects on the environment. By turning off non-essential electricity, participants join a global movement to raise awareness and take action for a healthy planet. For more information, please visit
Earth Hour Reports.
How to take part?
During Earth Hour, TDSB schools and offices are asked to go as electricity-free as possible for ONE HOUR on
March 22nd at 2pm. Wherever possible, our schools and offices will turn off all interior lighting (except necessary emergency lights), any non-essential electronics and powerbars.
In 2011, the TDSB experienced its highest reduction in energy usage (29.9%.) at schools and offices. This year
energy reduction will be tracked at
each TDSB school, with the top 25 Elementary and Secondary
schools getting a shout out! Let’s make this year our biggest energy reduction ever!
Educators and Students:
Earth Hour presents a great opportunity to raise awareness about environmental issues and run campaigns focused on energy conservation and climate change. Its sharp focus allows you to undertake as little or as much awareness and action building as your school is ready for. The TDSB Earth Hour poster/checklist can serve as an organizing tool for classroom or school-wide endeavours:
Community:
This Earth Hour on March 23rd, millions around the world will be turning off the lights and speaking up why nature matters. Families and community members can participate from 8:30 to 9:30 pm. Consider registering your actions or event at the Global Earth Hour website.
Connect with us
Share your #TDSBEarthHour actions with @EcoSchoolsTDSB. Tell us if your school is already going beyond Earth Hour itself! Do students take an active role in organizing the campaign? Inspire and challenge other schools across the city.
2023 Results!
Shout out to Indian Road JPS & Dr. Norman Bethune CI for the top spots!
Overall, the top 25 Elementary and High Schools did a great job to reduce their electricy use! Thanks to everyone who participated in Earth Hour 2023, and we hope you continue throughout the year to reduce energy consumption.
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Elementary
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% Saved
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Secondary
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% Saved
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1
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INDIAN ROAD CRES.
JR PS
|
88%
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DR. NORMAN BETHUNE
CI
|
30%
|
2
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MONTROSE JR PS
|
60%
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YORK HUMBER HS
|
24%
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3
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WOBURN JR PS
|
52%
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AGINCOURT CI
|
21%
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4
|
PAULINE JOHNSON JR
PS
|
48%
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SIR WILLIAM OSLER
HS
|
15%
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5
|
BLANTYRE PS
|
45%
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WOBURN CI
|
15%
|
6
|
HERITAGE PARK PS
|
44%
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LAKESHORE CI
|
13%
|
7
|
KENNEDY PS
|
39%
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NORTHVIEW HEIGHTS
SS
|
12%
|
8
|
PARK LAWN JMS
|
39%
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HEYDON PARK SS
|
12%
|
9
|
ARBOR GLEN PS
|
38%
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MARC GARNEAU CI
|
11%
|
10
|
FOREST MANOR PS
|
37%
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VICTORIA PARK SS
|
11%
|
11
|
FIRGROVE PS
|
36%
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NORTH ALBION CI
|
10%
|
12
|
CLAIRLEA PS
|
36%
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DR MARION HILLIARD
and Lester B Pearson CI
|
9%
|
13
|
RUNNYMEDE JR and SR
PS
|
34%
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HUMBERSIDE CI
|
9%
|
14
|
DAVID LEWIS PS
|
33%
|
FOREST HILL CI
|
8%
|
15
|
HUMBER VALLEY VILLAGE
JMS
|
33%
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WILLIAM LYON
MACKENZIE CI
|
6%
|
16
|
ST MARGARETS PS
|
33%
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LAMOREAUX CI
|
6%
|
17
|
LUCY MCCORMICK SCHOOL
SR
|
29%
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RICHVIEW CI
|
6%
|
18
|
MILLWOOD JS
|
28%
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WEST HUMBER CI
|
5%
|
19
|
CHARLES GORDON SR
PS
|
26%
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MARTINGROVE CI
|
5%
|
20
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NORTHLEA E and
MS
|
23%
|
WEST HILL CI
|
5%
|
21
|
JOSEPH BRANT SR
PS
|
22%
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JOHN BUCHAN SPS and
Stephen Leacock CI
|
5%
|
22
|
ROSE AVENUE PS
|
20%
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SIR WILFRID LAURIER
CI
|
5%
|
23
|
PORTAGE TRAIL
CJS
|
17%
|
CENTRAL ETOBICOKE
HS
|
4%
|
24
|
MCKEE PS
|
15%
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EMERY CI
|
4%
|
25
|
NORTH AGINCOURT JR
PS
|
8%
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DOWNSVIEW SS
|
4%
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