This year, the Nativity had a decidedly culinary flavour, the children performing the "Bethlehem Bake-off", complete with a handshake that brought gasps of admiration from angels and camels alike. For many, this was a very first opportunity to take to the stage, and for the Year 2s it marked their last Pre-prep Nativity, showing how only a few years of experience of such events has already begun to give them much greater confidence and stage presence. Most importantly, whether old hands or first timers, the children gave their all and were full of fun in their performances. Huge congratulations to all the children for charming and entertaining us in equal measure, and to the staff for supporting sing-songs, rehearsals, costume fittings and make-up throughout the half-term. Special thanks to Mr Rye and Lisa Lee for bringing it all together – it looks so effortless, but we absolutely know it is anything but!