St Christopher’s Dazzles with a Star-Studded Nativity

5th December 2025

St Christopher’s sparkled this week as the whole school – from our tiniest two and three-year-olds to our confident Year 2s – lit up the stage in a joyful nativity production of Lights, Camel, Action!

Families were swept into the Bethlehem Broadcasting Company’s glittering world of disco stars, boogying camels, ballet-dancing angels and a judging panel straight from Strictly. Our Year 1 cast of Caesar, the Donkey and the Innkeeper’s Wife delivered wonderfully dramatic verdicts, giving Craig Revel Horwood a run for his money and keeping the audience smiling throughout.

Year 1 led the show beautifully, opening with We Must Travel Home, featuring touching solos from Harry and Ottillie, while Isabella later dazzled in sequins for her sparkling Disco Star number. Year 2 brought incredible energy and colour to the stage: Venus Class danced as funky camels, while Mercury Class waved vibrant scarves and jingling bells during their lively Highland-style Shepherd’s Hey!

Reception children shone as shimmering angels from Mars Class and as joyful innkeepers from Neptune, complete with sparkly tutus, pink waistcoats and bow ties. Their Tango Fandango truly brought Blackpool to Bethlehem. Nursery and Pre-Reception melted hearts with their twinkling star costumes and adorable fluffy sheep, confidently singing and dancing for the audience.

The whole school united for a joyful encore finale of Spread the Word, where the audience joined in with cheerful hand-jiving and clapping. Headteacher Mrs Grehan captured the spirit of the performance perfectly:

“We can only express our awe at the courage and confidence of all our young performers.”

Behind the scenes, the production was brought to life by our talented team. Directed by Miss Speer, with musical direction from Mrs Colchester and choreography by Miss Greenwood, Miss Byatt and Miss Rendall, the show flowed with energy, colour and joy. Mrs Roberts ensured seamless sound and lighting throughout, Mrs Degg crafted dazzling staging and props, and the Premises Team transformed the hall into a magical theatre.

A huge well done to all our young stars – each and every one shone so brightly on stage and filled us with true Christmas spirit!