It’s time for the nativity school play, but not every child is jumping up and down shouting “Pick me, pick me!” This story is for those who worst nightmare is standing on a school stage dressed in a curtain or a sheet with a tea-towel on their heads. We feel your pain. Here is our story…
This story is part of our Christmas series
Nativity School Play: Please Don't Pick Me
Luc (Aged 7)
“Right then class – it’s time for the school nativity play.” Mr G announces from the front of the classroom.
Oh great! Here I was looking forward to Christmas. All those beautiful presents. And if it’s not bad enough that we still have to go to school for another four weeks, now we have to do a nativity play as well.
With singing and dancing. And standing on the stage in front of a load of grown-ups. Including my Mummy and Daddy. Because they always come.
Mr G is telling everyone their parts.
Shepherds – Oh I hope not. I was a shepherd in nursery. They put a tea-towel on my head, and it kept falling into my eyes. I slouch down in my chair, hoping he doesn’t pick me.
Phew. Not a shepherd.
Sheep – Oh please no! They have to wear those really itchy suits. And you sit on the floor next to the shepherds who have sticks to whack you with.
I was a sheep in Reception. Never Again! I slide down a bit more in my chair and shuffle a bit to the left to hide behind the kid in front.
Phew. Not a sheep.
Now he’s onto the other animals. Cow? Chicken? Horse? Was this Jesus born on a farm? Camels? Donkey’s head?
Donkey’s bottom? How many people are in this donkey? No thank you Mr G.
I’m almost under the table now.
These animals are boring. If I was going to be an animal in the school nativity, I would be a shark.
But apparently no amount of creative license would get a shark to Bethlehem. That would totally be worth dressing up for. I could be a Hammerhead – that would be awesome!
Or a dinosaur! You would think these wise men could have picked something more exciting than camels to travel on.
Innkeepers?
Oh, I could be an innkeeper. They are alright – they only have to say there is no room at the inn. On and off that stage with a hop, skip and a jump! Simple.
I sit up a bit straighter.
“Luc, you can be innkeeper number 3.”
Awesome. It’s not even innkeeper number 1. Probably don’t even have to say anything.
“I hope you have your dancing shoes ready. It’s quite a big part.” Mr G looks directly at me. “And here are your lines to learn. There’s quite a few, but I know you can do it.”
An innkeeper. On the stage the whole time. With lines. And DANCING?!
I slump back down. I wish I was the donkey’s bottom.
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