56 of the cutest pictures as pupils in primary schools around Portadown put on their nativity plays

A highlight of the primary school year is the annual nativity play and this year parents and friends of pupils at Portadown schools were treated to a variety of great seasonal productions.

From playing the part of angels and shepherds to Mary, Joseph and of course, the wee donkey, pupils enjoyed dressing up for the occasion and becoming little stars of the stage.

Photographer Tony Hendron went along to Ballyoran Primary School, Cope Primary School in Loughgall, Hamiltonsbawn Primary School, St John the Baptist Primary School and Bunscoil Eoin Baiste to capture these adorable pictures.

17. Ballyoran Primary School nativity play

Pupils of Ballyoran Primary School who played angels in the school's nativity play. PT50-605. Photo: Tony Hendron

18. Ballyoran Primary School nativity play

Playing the animals in the Ballyoran Primary School nativity play are from left, Leighton, Reyna, Stefan and Caitlin. PT50-606. Photo: Tony Hendron

19. Ballyoran Primary School nativity play

Herod And The King Singers played by Jake, Tomas, Mia and Bonnie in the 1970s Top Of The Pops themed Ballyoran Primary School nativity play. PT50-607. Photo: Tony Hendron

20. Cope Primary School nativity play

Some of the pupils of Cope Primary School, Loughgall, who took part in the school nativity play, Hey Ewe!. PT50-500. Photo: Tony Hendron

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