Isipathana has grown from small beginnings to be one of the foremost schools in the Island, second to none in the field of sports, specially in rugby and athletics. At the beginning Isipathana did not have a play ground. Isipathana is fortunate to good neighbors Burgher Recreation club and the Havelock Sports Club who were ever willing to help the school to practice Cricket, Football and Athletics in their grounds. The first sports meet was held on 23rd March 1953 in B.R.C. grounds.

Nearly about 1500 friends and well wishers of school were present. The highlights was that The staff arranged events that each of 600 children in the school was able to take part in at least one event. Mr. M.M. Shafie presented a Shield.

The first principal inaugurated the House System of the school to perpetuate the memory of four great poets. Namely Rahula, Tagore, Iqbal, and Milton.

Isipathana has provided facilities to students to achieve success in sports as sports help to develop self confidence, team spirit and leadership qualities. Isipathana has done so much in such a short time to achieve success in every field of sports.

Isipathana College held there annual Colors night at BMICH on …………… the students who excelled in athletics, cricket, Hockey, table tennis, wushu, chess, football , scouting, rugby and cadetting during 1999 were presented school colors.

Teachers were also honoured for their efforts made towards the academic and co-curricular achievement of students.

The principal of Isipathana College Mr. Upali Gunasekara said that the students of Isipathana College had earned very good reputation in society for their academic and co-curricular accomplishments bound with high disciplinary standards of behaviour. He also commended the enthusiasm of his students.