All of Poland admires Mr Józef proof that it is never too late to study, and dreams can be fulfilled at any age. Congratulations and thank you for a beautiful example for all of us
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The media had just spread that the oldest high school graduate in Poland, 86-year-old Józef Peruga from Kalisz, took the secondary school-leaving examination for the second time and unfortunately did not pass him again. “I am happy and sad,” he told PAP just after information about the results of the written exams. He explained that his joy was due to the fact that his grandson passed his high school diploma in Jelenia Góra.
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It is a pity that I failed. It is said that art up to three times, but I will give up, I will not try for the third time
He said. But in an interview with “Super Express” he announced another approach elsewhere, asking: “Is there a school that will take me in?” – I poured everything. I will pass the retake exam in August, but not in Kalisz, but in Wrocław. I will write a request to Oke in Poznań to transfer me to amendment to Wrocław – he already told Gazeta Wyborcza.
“Not the results, but the determination and perseverance was impressed by all of Poland by Kalisz Józef Peruga – the oldest high school graduate in the country. That is why today I handed him an honorary testimony of maturity,” President Kalisz informed on July 10. “And on it themselves excellent grades. For curiosity about the world and willingness to learn, perseverance in pursuit of the goal, inspiration for others, courage in taking up challenges, breaking generational barriers, cordiality and positive attitude” – he continued.
Mr. Józef, congratulations! For all of Poland, you are a positive hero, but for other high school graduates just Sigma [określenie osoby odnoszącej sukcesy, pewnej siebie, wybitnej, którą można podziwiać, Młodzieżowe Słowo Roku 2024 — red.]!
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