English Day 2011 which showcased the skills and talents of the John Keells English Language Scholars of 2010/11 from across the island was held on a grand scale on Saturday 18th June 2011 at Bishops College Auditorium, Colombo 3. The English Day is an annual event organized by the John Keells Foundation (JKF) in collaboration with the Gateway Language Centre.

The scholars displayed their talent in drama, poetry recitation and speeches with much enthusiasm, while over 126 Honor students received certificates for the “English for Teens” course they had completed in 2010/2011.

The Chief Guest at the event was Deshabandhu Jezima Ismail who has been a top educator in Sri Lanka and voted one of the 500 most Influential Muslims in the World. In her address, she commended John Keells Group for teaching English to the next generation, emphasizing the fact that the English language will unite these leaders of tomorrow. She reiterated the important role that English can and will play in uniting all Sri Lankans as the country marches to prosperity. Among the highlights of the programme was a humorous play “Robots on Rampage” by the Ampara branch.