Her Excellency Marie Chatardova, Ambassador of the Czech Republic, kindly hosted a Reception in support of the English College Foundation at her Residence in Hampstead on 26 September 2024. Such Receptions have been held every year since before the English College opened in 1994, barring the covid period.
Despite the rain, this was a lively and convivial evening, with music from a jazz duo, a delicious supper prepared by the Ambassador’s top chef, and a raffle with myriad prizes.
As always, this was also a fund-raising event, and raised more than £2000 for the English College Foundation Scholarship Fund, which sponsors a student at the College.
Among the speakers that night was Devid Jehlicka, a former holder of a scholarship at the English College. He was raised in a children’s home, but thanks to his scholarship was able to enjoy the school’s exceptional teaching and warm relationships. With excellent IB results he was accepted for LSE, from which he recently graduated. Throughout his studies he volunteered to work with young people at Arsenal. He is now coaching at Arsenal while contemplating his next career move.
The English College’s scholarship programme enables many bright children from families of limited means or difficult circumstances to flourish. So fund-raising will continue both here and in Prague. If you would like to contribute, you can do so here.
