The Decades Summer Festival was an afternoon of brilliant entertainment including some iconic 00s tunes with strong flavours of rock, hiphop and pop. Our Music, Dance and Drama students showcased their hard work in front of a live audience. There was also a very special cameo from Michael Buble and Lady Gaga - well done Mr Hollywood-Long and Ms Geary in some very convincing wigs - and the brilliant staff band: the Samworth Allstars.

As well as live entertainment, festival goers enjoyed games, food & drink and stalls from local businesses and fairground rides. There was a great party atmosphere and it was lovely to see so many of you outside of the usual school day.

The Decades Summer Festival served as more than just a nostalgic party; it also raised nearly £2000 for initiatives to support our Samworth Church students beyond the usual curriculum.

Thank you!

A huge thank you to all the staff, students and members of our Mansfield community who volunteered their time to make this a brilliant event a success. Thank you to Maurice Hill Transport Ltd for providing the stage and all the stand holders for adding more to see and do to this wonderful event. A big thank you to musical maestro Mr Copley-Dunn, and all our performing arts teachers who made this event happen.

And finally thank you to everyone who came to the Decades Summer Festival for supporting the Samworth Church Academy. We'll see you again next year!

Decades Festival 2025