ExxonMobil Fife Ethylene Plant to leave lasting legacy with £10,000 ‘Mini Medics’ donation

Following the previous success of the Mini Medics programme locally, S1 and S2 students from Beath High School and Lochgelly High School will take part in the acclaimed programme, leaving a lasting legacy of life saving skills.

Run in partnership with New Forest First Aid Training, the course will see students take part in interactive, practical first aid sessions designed to support decision-making and the ability to respond calmly in emergency situations. Each session covers key topics such as CPR, the recovery position and responding to medical emergencies, alongside hands-on scenarios that help students apply these skills in real-world situations.

Last year, more than 1,000 primary school pupils across Fife took part in the Mini Medics programme, supported by a £20,000 investment from ExxonMobil FEP, with lessons delivered across eight local primary schools.

Lorraine Thomson, Teacher & DYW Co-ordinator at Beath High School commented: “This training will provide our pupils with lifesaving skills and the confidence to use them. These are skills that they will carry with them for life.

“For many of our students, ExxonMobil FEP is already part of their family story, with parents or grandparents who have worked at the site over the years. Having that same organisation invest in essential skills for the next generation makes this programme feel particularly meaningful, and we are extremely grateful for the support.”

Teresa Cassar, Plant Manager at ExxonMobil Fife Ethylene Plant, added: “The Mini Medics programme has been a great success. Our connection to the local community has run deep for more than 40 years and leaving such an important legacy in the local community means a lot to our team.’’