Children wow audience with school nativity
THREE WISE men, a radiant star and the customary donkey showcased their acting talents as children from Portsmouth High Prep School wowed their audience with the school’s annual nativity performance.
There was a twist to the traditional story with the events being told through the eyes of the stable cat.
Eliza Bowles, six, who played the cat, said: ‘I really enjoyed the performance and wasn’t nervous.’
Susanna Worthold, five, who had to step into the role of the guiding star at the last minute, added: ‘It was lots of fun and I had to get on the stage three times. I was nervous as I didn’t have long to learn my lines.
For Year 1 and 2 teachers, Lucy Moffit and Victoria Dela Grange, the performance was the culmination of six weeks of work.
Victoria said: ‘The children have worked amazingly hard and I am so proud of them.’
For Lucy the nativity also helps to remind the children of the reason why they celebrate Christmas.
‘Some of the children didn’t know the connection between the nativity and Christmas.
‘It reminds them that Christmas is not all about presents but is also about celebrating something special together.’
Head of Prep School, Paul Marshallsay, feels the nativity has far reaching personal development benefits for the children.
Paul said: ‘A lot of effort has gone into putting the performance together and I always look forward to seeing the nativity.’
See The News tomorrow for a picture special on Portsmouth High Prep School’s nativity play.