Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Ernie, 84, is a whizz kid at physics
AN 84-year-old care home resident, who failed his physics exam five times has gone back to school to try again.
Ernie Puffett is studying for his physics GCSE at Chichester College in West Sussex. It is more than 66 years since he failed his physics O levels.
But Mr Puffett said: “I really think I can pass this time with all the help I am getting and I would be elated if I did.”
He was able to return to school with the help of his care home and has even had his course fees waived to help him achieve his dream.
Helen Loftus, Principal at Chichester College said: “We all have ambitions and aims and we’re proud to be supporting Ernie to achieve his.”