Life Saving

Life Saving was officially introduced as a sport at Bishop’s College in the year 2024, marking a new chapter in the school’s aquatic program. This initiative was led by Hirupama Ranasinghe and Anela Mendis, whose passion and commitment to water safety and rescue inspired the launch of this valuable discipline. Their efforts not only expanded the opportunities available to students in the field of Aquatics but also promoted essential life skills and teamwork within the school community.

Since its introduction in 2024, the Life Saving Team of Bishop’s College has continued to shine and grow from strength to strength. With dedicated training, teamwork, and a passion for water safety, the team has quickly made its mark both within the school and at external competitions.

Some of the past achievements of our team,

• At the Junior Nationals Life Saving Championships Bishop’s College emerged overall runners-up and Champions in the U20 age group. 
• Team has completed CPR and water safety certificates and are certified as ILS junior lifesavers.

Lifesaving, as a sport, goes beyond demonstrating rescue skills, it embodies values such as selflessness, courage, and teamwork. By formalizing this sport, we hope to foster these values within our school community and promote a sense of responsibility among our lifeguards. Our vision is to build a culture of safety, where students not only develop technical skills but also grow as individuals who are compassionate and courageous.

We warmly encourage any student from grade 6 and above who has a love for the water, a desire to grow, and a willingness to learn, to consider joining teams.