Leonard Walton, a resident at Mercy Place Fernhill, has just been accepted into a pathways program for a Bachelor of Arts at the University of New England, majoring in Creative Writing.
The army veteran and much-loved grandfather has never studied at university before, but says he’s excited to take on the challenge.
“I’ve had a lifelong love of reading and writing, and am looking forward to improving my skills and keeping my mind active and engaged,” he said.
Mr Walton’s enrolment was just one of the many achievements celebrated by staff and residents at the aged care facility this month as part of the annual Victorian Seniors Festival.
We wish him luck in his studies.
