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Priscilla Sitienei, 90, is the world's oldest elementary school student. She is from Kenya. She worked as a midwife, helping to deliver babies. She wants to write about her job and medicine. She also wants to read the Bible. She didn't go to school when she was younger. She wants the village children to study.

Everybody is happy that Ms Sitienei is at school. The head teacher is proud of her. The students love her and want to learn and play with her. She has a special message for all children in the world, especially girls. She said education is very important. She added: "With education, you can be whatever you want."