One of the most traditional aspects of Christmas as a youngster is performing in a nativity play at school. As Christmas Day quickly looms, The News has decided to take a look back at some of last year’s fabulous nativities at schools across Hampshire.
Every year, thousands of schools across the country work hard to create fantastic costumes, organise songs and choreograph routines for students to perform – and Portsmouth schools are no different. From donkey costumes to Bethlehem scenes, schools in the area always put on some fantastic nativity shows for parents and loved ones.
This festive picture gallery features nativities from 14 schools in the area.
Here are 23 pictures from 2023’s nativities at Hampshire schools:
17. School Nativities 2023
Students in Foxes, Squirrels and Fieldmice classes at Devonshire Infant School, Southsea, came together to perform a nativity show. Picture: Submitted Photo: Devonshire Infant School
18. School Nativities 2023
Pre-school pupils at Barncroft Primary School, Havant, got ready for Christmas by putting on a nativity. Picture: Submitted Photo: Barncroft Primary School
19. School Nativities 2023
Year R pupils at Barncroft Primary School, Havant, looked fantastic as they put on a nativity. Picture: Submitted Photo: Barncroft Primary School
20. School Nativities 2023
Year R students at Manor Infant School, Fratton, celebrated the festive season with a traditional nativity. Picture: Submitted Photo: Manor Infant School