'You are never too old to learn': 68-year-old earns two GCSEs
A pensioner has proved you’re "never too old to learn" after earning two GCSEs.
Mala Balachandran, 68, got C grades in English and maths at The College of Haringey Enfield and North East London (CONEL).
Ms Balachandran, who is originally from Malaysia but lives in Tottenham, decided to study the GCSEs to "keep my mind busy" and also attended half-term workshops and homework clubs.
She has now been nominated by her tutors for CONEL’s student of the year award.
One of her teachers, Sheila Rai, said: “We’re incredibly proud of all our students and would like to congratulate them all on their GCSE results.
“Many of their stories are inspirational. Mala’s case shows you are never too old to learn.”
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