CHILDREN at schools in Emersons Green have been learning more about Christmas celebrations, before staging some of their own.
At Mangotsfield C of E Primary School history lessons have looked at how Queen Victoria and Prince Albert changed how Christmas is celebrated by promoting some German Christmas traditions, before making Victorian Christmas tree decorations out of old dictionary pages in a craft activity.
They have also learned about the history of churches, with a field trip to St James in Mangotsfield to compare old and new features and learn about its past from vicar James Cannan.
Year 1 pupils have also linked their history learning to RE, learning about the Christmas story and how Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus.
They finished the term with a Nativity performance, following hours of practice in music lessons.
At Emersons Green Primary School, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils worked together on their Nativity play.
Head of school Soraya Young said: “This cherished tradition provides the youngest learners with the opportunity to develop confidence, teamwork, and communication skills, all while spreading the magic of Christmas.
“Parents and families were captivated by the charm and talent of these budding stars.”
The school’s choir performed at the West of England Music and Arts Christmas concert in Stoke Gifford before joining the Bristol Military Wives Choir for their Christmas concert at Christ Church Downend.
The school’s Parent, Teacher, and Friends Association (PTFA) organised a Christmas fair, while children and staff worked together to make Christmas wreaths to decorate their classrooms.