COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT 2013-2015: SAve EU-Science for Active Citizenship in Europe

1. Co-finanziato Dal Programma LLP dell’Unione Europea COMENIUS REGIO PROJECT 2013-2015: SAve EU-Science for Active Citizenship in Europe OUR IDEAL SMART SCHOOL CASCINA, 27/5/2015 Class 3D Liceo Linguistico “A.Pesenti” di Cascina L’autore è il solo responsabile di questa comunicazione. L’Unione europea declina ogni responsabilità sull’uso che potrà essere fatto delle informazioni in essa contenute.

2. WHAT IS A SMART SCOOL? SOME DEFINITIONS: 1)It is a school where the high life quality of students, teachers, other workers and parents is determined by a harmonic and balanced socially, ecologically and educationally responsible development. Class 3D Liceo Linguistico “A.Pesenti” di Cascina

3. WHAT IS A SMART SCHOOL? SOME DEFINITIONS: 2) It is a school striving to make itself smarter: -more efficient -more sustainable -more equitable -more livable Class 3D Liceo Linguistico “A.Pesenti” di Cascina

4. WHAT IS A SMART SCHOOL? SOME DEFINITIONS: 3) It is a school that monitors and integrates conditions of all the critical infrastructures and which plans its preventive maintainance activities, while maximizing services to students and workers. Class 3D Liceo Linguistico “A.Pesenti” di Cascina

5. MAIN AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT IN A SMART SCHOOL ICT AND INNOVATION ENVIRONMENT ENERGY EFFICIENCY SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY HEALTH SECURITY SAFETY PARTICIPATORY GOVERNANCE ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMY EDUCATION Class 3D Liceo Linguistico “A.Pesenti” di Cascina

6. ENERGY EFFICIENCY -Solar panels: Taking advantage of living in a sunny climate, our school should be provided with a BP Solar Power Generation System that converts the sunshine into usable energy -Dual Pane, Low-emittance Windows: our school should have them to provide optimal insulation for greater efficiency of heating and cooling systems while also blocking UV rays which can create damage to belongings -Energy Efficient Lighting: In addition to the savings of Compact Fluorescent Lights in light fixtures, modern dimmer switches are 10% more efficient, and occupancy sensor light switches can be set to automatically turn off lights in an empty classroom. -Blown-in Cellulose Wall insulation: most buildings use sheets of insulation, but using blown-in insulation more efficiently packs in every gap. Additionaly cellulose is non toxic Class 3D Liceo Linguistico “A.Pesenti” di Cascina

7. ENVIRONMENT Waste management: -recycling in separate bins -use of compost bin -reducing wrapping and minimize the amount of waste -Avoid food waste -Water collector for rain water Aesthetic and recreational value: -more green areas outside -Maintenance of the building of the school -Colourful building and colourful interior areas Class 3DLiceo Linguistico “A.Pesenti” di Cascina

8. SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY LESS CONGESTION AND LESS CO2 EMISSIONS OUT OF THE SCHOOL HOW? -Public transports such as bus and trains must be developed and increased -Students living near school must walk or go by bike -For the students and the school workers living far from the school a scheme of car sharing (eg. Among parents and collegues) must be introduced. Class 3DLiceo Linguistico “A.Pesenti” di Cascina

9. ECONOMY -Investments in ICT communication structures -Investments in friendly environment infrastructure and building -Investments in sustainable mobility in accordance with local authorities HOW?? CROWDFUNDING Class 3DLiceo Linguistico “A.Pesenti” di Cascina

10. PARTICIPATORY GOVERNANCE • Engagement of all the students and parents through ICT • Engagement of neighbours and citizens (e.g. unemployed, retired people) Class 3DLiceo Linguistico “A.Pesenti” di Cascina