The Nursery at Ealing independent Catholic school, St Augustine’s Priory, recently held its Nativity play. They performed ‘It’s a Baby!’ in the Nursery which was packed with parents and other family members there to watch the unfolding of the story of the first Christmas.
Against a backdrop of the Nativity, the cast of shepherds, innkeepers, kings, angels, the angel Gabriel, the shining star, Mary, Joseph and, of course, the donkey, all presented an enchanting, and very individual, Nativity play.
Nursery teachers Miss Slight, Mrs Morris and Miss Jackson had directed a unique production which displayed energy and enthusiasm from the cast. Singing was a major part of the afternoon including the songs ‘Knock, Knock, Knock at the door’ demonstrating not only singing ability but also counting skills, ‘It’s a Baby’, ‘Lullaby’ and ‘Three Wise Men’.
The children all looked the part: the wise men wearing crowns, angels with wings and halos, the star shining bright and the donkey dressed in a very realistic donkey costume. The donkey and the star played their major roles to perfection as they respectively led Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and the wise men to the manger where the wise men laid their gifts for the baby Jesus.
This was a great way to prepare for Christmas and for families to take part in a very traditional event.
