Fife College’s new Dunfermline campus has received a significant boost thanks to a donation of 20,000 bricks from Persimmon Homes North Scotland. The bricks were officially handed over by James MacKay, managing director of Persimmon North Scotland, in the presence of Shirley-Anne Sommerville, MSP for Dunfermline, to Jim Metcalfe, principal of Fife College, at the construction site of the state-of-the-art campus.
The donation will support construction students at Fife College, allowing them more time on the tools to complete skills tests and create models in the classroom.
Fife College’s new Dunfermline Campus, set to open later this year, is the first net zero-ready tertiary education building in Scotland. This development is part of the innovative Dunfermline Learning Campus, which will bring together Fife College, St Columba’s RC High School, and Woodmill High School in a collaborative environment.
The campus will provide industry-leading facilities to equip students with the skills and experience needed to succeed in their fields. The donation from Persimmon Homes will enhance hands-on learning opportunities for construction students, allowing them to refine their craft with high-quality materials.
The five-star builder creates more than 1,500 new energy-efficient homes across Scotland each year and produces over 72 million bricks per year at their factory in Doncaster.
Shirley-Anne Sommerville stated, “The donation of 20,000 bricks from Persimmon Homes is a fantastic contribution to Fife College’s new Dunfermline campus. This support will provide construction students with greater opportunities to develop their skills in a hands-on environment.”
James MacKay added, “We’re delighted to support Fife College and its students with this donation, helping to equip the workforce of tomorrow with the skills they need to succeed.”
Jim Metcalfe expressed gratitude for the donation, emphasizing that it helps provide students with high-quality materials for hands-on experience. The donation aligns with Persimmon’s efforts to leave a lasting legacy in Fife, supporting education and creating good-quality, well-paid jobs. Persimmon is one of the largest providers of craft construction apprenticeships in Scotland and has donated over 90,000 materials to colleges across the country.
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