STUDENTS ACROSS Fife are going to benefit from a £50,000 donation towards their STEM education.

The money from ExxonMobil Fife will be going to support students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths.

The contribution from Fife Ethylene Plant (FEP) will benefit eighteen schools, and give them the necessary resources and materials needed to strengthen their STEM programmes.

Schools in the allocation include Beath High School, Cowdenbeath Primary School, Foulford Primary School, Lochgelly High School, Lochgelly South Primary School, Lochgelly West Primary School, Lumphinnans Primary School, and St Bride’s Primary School.

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"ExxonMobil Fife has a provided us with significant funding that has allowed us to resource our Design Faculty with the latest equipment for both graphics-based courses and practical courses”, said Kyle Henderson, principal teacher of craft, design and technology at Beath High School.

“In Practical Woodwork and Metalwork, we have a comprehensive range of power tools across our four workshops giving all learners access to industry standard tools they will use when entering a trades occupation.

“This level of resourcing would not be possible through school funds limiting the opportunities for young people to achieve qualifications due to a lack of resources. Thank you FEP."

Last year’s donation from FEP – which saw more than £24,000 go towards three schools in the region – helped elevate STEM offerings with strategic initiatives such as school trips, LEGO Schools Challenge Competition, and new smart boards.