PUPILS at Launton Primary School in Bicester performed their Nativity story with a modern slant yesterday.

About 30 youngsters aged three to five took part in Whoops-a-Daisy Angel, written by Niki Davies, at the school in Bicester Road.

Headteacher Lisa Howson said: “The pupils took part in the show in the church hall and looked like they were thoroughly enjoying themselves.

“The play tells the story of a disorganised but lovable angel who is chosen to show the way to Bethlehem.

Our top stories

“It’s a modern twist on a traditional Bible story and pupils will be performing it again today.

“There was music and dancing in a performance lasting about half-an-hour and afterwards the children had a class party.

“Pupils dressed as snowflakes, angels, camels, shepherds, Mary and Joseph, and they were supremely confident, considering some of them were only three.

“Parents took lots of photos and it was a lovely way to start looking forward to Christmas.”

  • YOUNGSTERS at Chalgrove Community Primary School visited the village church for their Nativity play performance.

More than 50 pupils in the nursery and reception class at the South Oxfordshire school took part on Monday.

Rev Canon Ian Cohen, at St Mary’s Church, led pupils aged three to four and their parents in traditional hymns including Away in a Manger.

Headteacher of the 202-pupil school, Julie Quarrell, said: “We make sure every child plays a part and it’s important to us that they all enjoy it.

“There was singing and dancing and a Mary and Joseph and everyone enjoyed it.

“It’s lovely to see the pupils enjoying themselves at this time of year.

“It’s nice to stage the Nativity play in the church as we have strong links with it.

“There were lots of parents and grandparents watching.”

  • Do you want alerts delivered straight to your phone via our WhatsApp service? Text NEWS or SPORT or NEWS AND SPORT, depending on which services you want, and your full name to 07767 417704. Save our number into your phone’s contacts as Oxford Mail WhatsApp and ensure you have WhatsApp installed.