Summons

HOUSES Summons

This year was one of equal parts trepidation, equal parts exuberance. A year without lockdowns, a year of anticipation – but above all, a year of incredible achievement for Summons. The spirit and fire the students showed cannot be commended enough, a sure sign of our strong future.

Kangaroobie proved a tricky introduction to Summons for our Year 9s. They quickly conquered it and its challenges – the mud run, the heat, and the hike – in a display of courage and togetherness that had us filled with excitement for the year ahead.

The baptism of fire that is the House Music Competition was the first hurdle to be faced by the entire Summons pack. Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears was the vocal pick this year, a decision that proved equal parts fruitful and frustrating for the House; achieving a powerful and impressive volume was a notable accomplishment, while the never-ending struggle with properly enunciating Ts and Ds returned with a vengeance. Ultimately, Andrew Bishop’s vivacious conducting and Jarrod Leong’s passionate piano led us to a commendable 2nd place in singing. Even more impressive was our 1st place finish overall, helped by our wonderful instrumentalists; ignoring the doubts raised by nay-sayers over the final officiating, the students celebrated the new-found musical dominance Summons now holds. Thank you to Luke Nguyen for your tireless efforts in making sure rehearsals ran smoothly, and always ensuring we were at our best.

Looking to maintain our good form, the House turned its attention towards Athletics. Injuries to key sportsmen allowed others to step up and lead us toward the finish line. Thomas Cooper was the standout performer of the day, pushing himself beyond his limits in many events. The climax came during the end of the 1500m; running down the final stretch, the entire House sprung up as one and ran with him in solidarity, emblematic of the unity shared across the House. Although results may not have gone our way, none can doubt the energy and enthusiasm on display.

Summons demonstrated its diverse talents with strong showings in Debating and Drama. Winning the Year 9/10 Debating resulted in an overall 2nd place, with our Year 11/12 teams fighting hard, despite lacking experience.

Drama proved a hidden gem. Ned Chesler and Tim Howard transformed a chaotic adaption of Revenge of the Sith and an energetic cast into the finest theatre since Cats. Drawing the most laughs and earning a well-deserved 2nd place, the most important award of the night went to Maxwell Cheshire, receiving the ‘Best Female’ award for his emphatic and impassioned portrayal of Padme Amidala.

The House also demonstrated its spirit through other events. The vaunted Gelati Day made a delightful return, remaining a popular occasion. Thanks to Isaac Lin for his patience and persistence in coordinating the event. Respect Week saw students across Summons stepping up to demonstrate the House’s pride in our diversity; shoutout to Kai Sapolu and Oliver Thompson for dedicating their afternoons to assisting with the giant Respect banner. The House Trivia competition proved popular among Tutor groups, with Mr Warne’s team ‘WarneHub’ ultimately (and deservedly) walking away with the trophy.

Andrew Bishop Je-Rard Cheong Maxwell Cheshire Charlie Chun Thomas Cooper

James Eastwood Billy Ge

Will Govenlock Jonathan Le Ryan Le

Darcy Livingstone Ming Han Low

Jack Moodie

Luke Nguyen

to ensuring we always had a safe place to be no matter what. I have no doubt the students will continue to thrive under their guidance and support.

Another thank you goes to Charlie Chun, Vice Captain of Summons, for all his help in managing events and leading the students. Thanks also to the great House Prefects, who approached every issue with smiles and confidence.

My absolute best wishes go to Jarrod Leong, Summons House Captain for 2023, and to all the Summoners. It’s been a joy to lead you this year, and I hope to see you all achieving magnificent things in years to come.

To the class of 2022, I will forever cherish every memory we’ve shared. You’re a fantastic group of men who I am lucky enough to call my friends. No doubt you all will have the brightest of futures ahead.

COLOURS

Andrew Bishop Je-Rard Cheong Ryan Le Jarrod Leong Darcy Livingstone Kai Sapolu Oliver Thompson Luke Nguyen James Wong Fletcher Von Arx Vincent Yu Scott Zheng Thomas Cooper

Headmaster Dr Paul Hicks Charlie Chun Head of House Ms Ione Norris Fletcher Von Arx Will Govenlock

Julian Taft

Je-Rard Cheong

Captain of Summons

12 Summons

Luke O'Brien

2022

Back Row L-R: Dylan Davies, Archie Lowe, Ben Vause, Tony Zhang, George Baker, George Johnson, Tom Sutherland, Ashton Nunn, Josh Cooper, Oliver Lowe, Tobias Phillips, Nathan Rice, Henry Baker, Henry Yan. 5th Row L-R: Mr Michael Daniel, Allan Wang, Tim Howard, Charlie Weickhardt, Ashwin Lagana, Alexander Choong, Joshua Lipenski, Luke Tavenor, Saveen Seneviratne, Will Li, Louis Huang, Back Row: Dylan Davies, Archie Lowe, Ben Vause, Tony Zhang, George Baker, George Johnson, Tom Sutherland, Ashton Nunn, Josh Cooper, Oliver Lowe, Tobias Phillips, Nathan Rice, Henry Baker, Henry Yan Shen Rong, Jimmy Wu, Nicholas Woosnam, Alexander Nielsen, Leo Li, James Gargano. 4th Row L-R: Mr Andrew Warne, Shaya Asadi, Payan Kolah, Freddie Askew, Sam Keenan, Justin Zhu, Fifth Row: Mr Michael Daniel, Allan Wang, Tim Howard, Charlie Weickhardt, Ashwin Lagana, Alexander Choong, Joshua Lipenski, Luke Tavenor, Saveen Seneviratne, Will Li, Louis Huang, Shen Rong, Jimmy Wu, Nicholas Woosnam, Alexander Nielsen, Leo Li, James Gargano Fourth Row: Mr Andrew Warne, Shaya Asadi, Payan Kolah, Freddie Askew, Sam Keenan, Justin Zhu, Andy Congshen, Hao Ren, Nathan Leung, Jack Giang, Owen Wu, Ned Chesler, Max Yu, Billy Booth, Hugo Thompson, Joshua S Ng, Mr Charlie Lockwood Andy Congshen, Hao Ren, Nathan Leung, Jack Giang, Owen Wu, Ned Chesler, Max Yu, Billy Booth, Hugo Thompson, Joshua S Ng, Mr Charlie Lockwood. 3rd Row L-R: Mr Andrew Stocker, Thomas Rigby, Third Row: Mr Andrew Stocker, Thomas Rigby, Ethan Tran, James Lau, Rico Towers, Lachlan Lam, Joey Govenlock, Michael Rigby, Jarrod Leong, Isaac Lin, Elliot Choi, Noah Smith, Arian Asadpour, George Karametos Ethan Tran, James Lau, Rico Towers, Lachlan Lam, Joey Govenlock, Michael Rigby, Jarrod Leong, Isaac Lin, Elliot Choi, Noah Smith, Arian Asadpour, George Karametos. 2nd Row L-R: Darcy Merritt, Second Row: Darcy Merritt, Christien Aung, Maxwell Cheshire, Oliver Thompson, Vincent Yu, Jonathan Le, James Eastwood, Julian Taft, Kai Sapolu, Luke O’Brien, Jack Moodie, James Wong, James Chan, Lachlan Charlesworth, Dr Melanie Mandusic Christien Aung, Maxwell Cheshire, Oliver Thompson, Vincent Yu, Jonathan Le, James Eastwood, Julian Taft, Kai Sapolu, Luke O’Brien, Jack Moodie, James Wong, James Chan, Lachlan Charlesworth, Seated Row: Andrew Bishop, Scott Zheng, Fletcher Von Arx, Will Govenlock, Darcy Livingstone, Charlie Chun, Ms Ione Norris, Je-Rard Cheong, Thomas Cooper, Luke Nguyen, Ryan Le, Billy Ge, Ming Han Low Dr Melanie Mandusic. Seated Row L-R: Andrew Bishop, Scott Zheng, Fletcher Von Arx, Will Govenlock, Darcy Livingstone, Charlie Chun, Ms Ione Norris, Je-Rard Cheong, Thomas Cooper, Luke Nguyen, Absent: Daniel An, Matthew Lung, Sam Yang, Callum Yates, Christian Venter, Jade Bishop, Charlie Callaghan, Justin Lu Ryan Le, Billy Ge, Ming Han Low. Absent: Daniel An, Matthew Lung, Sam Yang, Callum Yates, Christian Venter, Jade Bishop, Charlie Callaghan, Justin Lu.