Scots College – Learning. For Life.

The following boys have gained Royal Life Saving Awards during Term One this year:

Middle School Students

Bronze Medallion

Luke Atkinson (Y9)
Mackay Blaikie (Y9)
Jack Mexted (Y9)
Cam Sisson (Y9)
Wyatt Vipond (Y9)
Ben Ramacha (Y10)

Bronze Cross

Matthew Peterson (Y10)
Gabriel Laing Aiken (Y10)
William Findlay (Y10)

Senior School Students

Bronze Medallion

Alex Martin (Y12)
Ellery Waterson (Y12)
Ethan Wood (Y12)
Max Zorn (Y12)

"The State New Zealand Pool Championships is the national champ for pool rescue events/  These events include manikin carries. obstacles and line throw and much more.  

This event is the largest single swimming rescue event in New Zealand and attracts athletes of all ages." (source: Surf Life Saving website)

Saturday 27th October 2012, 11am-1pm

Come on down to the beach for fun and adventure this Saturday.

There will be games, surf equipment to try out, gear sales, information, sausage sizzle and drinks and free rides in the IRB’s.

Worser Bay is a safe beach which is ideal for young swimmers looking to build their water confidence and swimming fitness. Members can take part in competitions and gain qualifications in surf life-saving, first aid, IRB & radio operations, etc.

"The State New Zealand Pool Championships is the national champ for pool rescue events/  These events include manikin carries. obstacles and line throw and much more.  

This event is the largest single swimming rescue event in New Zealand and attracts athletes of all ages." (source: Surf Life Saving website)

Six of our senior students completed their Royal Life Saving Society NZ (RLSSNZ) Distinction Award on Fri 4 May 2012 under the watchful eye of National Examiner Cynthia Redwood who came down from Hastings to put the boys through their paces.

This is the highest RLSSNZ award that can be gained by secondary school students.  The boys had to complete a Senior Resuscitation Award, a theory test and a serious of very difficult practical rescues in the pool, all scoring an average of over 70%. 

The awardees are:

Six of our senior students completed their Royal Life Saving Society NZ (RLSSNZ) Distinction Award on Fri 4 May 2012 under the watchful eye of National Examiner Cynt

Throughout term 1 a number of boys have been participating in the Royal NZ Life Saving programme.

For most of the Bronze Medallion group this was their first time doing a Life Saving course even though some had been involved in Surf Life Saving.  They worked really hard to get through the practical sessions at the pool as well as theory and First Aid sessions at school.

Throughout term 1 a number of boys have been participating in the Royal NZ Life Saving programme.

James Moore (Year 11, Glasgow House) was selected to be part of the Wellington Representative Under 16 Surf Life Saving team.  

They competed for two days at the National Champs at Mount Maunganui on 9^th & 10^th February 2012 and the team gained overall 4^th placing.

James Moore (Year 11, Glasgow House) was selected to be part of the Wellington Representative Under 16 Surf Life Saving team.