The narrators, Charlie Campbell and Henry Power as Elf 1 and Elf 2, created many laughs with their cheeky banter while debating whether the true meaning of Christmas was ‘presents’.  

Hannah Howard Jones and Cody Bruce played the funny and reverent parts of Mary and Joseph adoring their baby Jesus supported by angels, wise men and shepherds all helping to tell the nativity story.

In Act 2, Aden McIntosh set the St Nicholas story scene as Grandpa Jim telling the story of St Nicholas played by Xander Paynter who became a bishop for his generosity and giving to the poor.

Act 3 Max Power portrayed dad, telling his daughter, Mia Stone, a story of the catastrophic effects when a little girl, played by Mabel Tucker, had her wish granted to celebrate Christmas every day.  

Kindy student, Chloe Irvin characterised a feisty fairy granting the little girl’s second wish to restore peace and harmony to the world back to the once a year Christmas.

In all, the cast numbered 31 students. Throughout the play, the rest of the school danced to Christmas carols that were choreographed by their talented teachers.

Senior students, Cooper Kidd and Arlen Hillyer, provided backstage and technical expertise with props and digital backdrops.

With donations from the audience going to Kenya Aid, a cast and audience rendition of ‘We Wish you a Merry Christmas’ and a hearty supper provided by St Joseph’s School Community Council, the night was truly a celebration of what Christmas is all about; giving and being together.

A special thank you to all staff for their dedication and effort in making this year production such a success. 

The St Joseph’s community look forward to coming together again this Wednesday evening to celebrate our Graduation Mass and Awards evening at St Mary’s Parish Church starting at 6pm.