If you are not sure what your students could do as a quick sketch in a carol service or funny nativity event - try this - I tried it with a mix of sixth formers and junior kids - and it had the whole audience laughing. I had spent weeks looking for something I could use for a school event - but to no avail - so I wrote my own!! You can change the bits to make it more personal to your locality - but overall - worth a go Happy Christmas all x

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