So, while Covid-19 restrictions have threatened many festive productions, Westcliff Primary Academy decided to go the extra mile and put on a showstopper to remember.So, while Covid-19 restrictions have threatened many festive productions, Westcliff Primary Academy decided to go the extra mile and put on a showstopper to remember.
So, while Covid-19 restrictions have threatened many festive productions, Westcliff Primary Academy decided to go the extra mile and put on a showstopper to remember.

Teddy and Mrs Pickles make a guest appearance at Westcliff Primary- but who are they?

It has been a year like no other...
By Sonja Astbury
Published 14th Dec 2020, 12:30 BST
Updated 14th Dec 2020, 12:40 BST

- But, staff at one Blackpool school were determined it will end on a high note - and called on a couple of surprise guests to add to the fun.

And, they enlisted the help of two real live donkeys, Teddy and Mrs Pickles, to help Joseph get Mary safely (across the yard) to Bethlehem.

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And, they enlisted the help of two real live donkeys, Teddy and Mrs Pickles, to help Joseph get Mary safely (across the yard) to Bethlehem. Photo: Dan Martino

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The donkeys guest starred in the school play, but not before they had given all the early years children a quick ride around the playground.

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The donkeys guest starred in the school play, but not before they had given all the early years children a quick ride around the playground. Photo: Dan Martino

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A covered outdoor stage was set up in the grounds so that all pupils could take part in a traditional nativity play.

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A covered outdoor stage was set up in the grounds so that all pupils could take part in a traditional nativity play. Photo: Dan Martino

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There was no audience because of social distancing rules. However, staff found a way round this as the children were each filmed in their own little classes and bubbles and the entire show is being put together to make a film for parents.

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There was no audience because of social distancing rules. However, staff found a way round this as the children were each filmed in their own little classes and bubbles and the entire show is being put together to make a film for parents. Photo: Dan Martino

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Headteacher Amanda Stokes said all the pupils took part. Early Years took the main parts of the story - with nursery children dressing up as the animals, and Reception dressed as the three wise men, shepherds, angels and of course Mary and Joseph, along with some narrators.

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Headteacher Amanda Stokes said all the pupils took part. Early Years took the main parts of the story - with nursery children dressing up as the animals, and Reception dressed as the three wise men, shepherds, angels and of course Mary and Joseph, along with some narrators. Photo: Dan Martino

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Amanda Stokes said: “The children thoroughly enjoyed the day and we are really looking forward to sharing it with parents - it will be sent directly to parents as link which will only be available for a limited time - not to be published on social media.

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Amanda Stokes said: “The children thoroughly enjoyed the day and we are really looking forward to sharing it with parents - it will be sent directly to parents as link which will only be available for a limited time - not to be published on social media. Photo: Dan Martino

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