Dulwich Christmas Performances

All students must perform in some manner several times a year at Dulwich.  Last week, we attended Reid and Riley's Christmas plays (Rowan has been sick).  On the whole it's hugely ironic that we had to move to China to attend one of our American children's Christmas performances to actually hear the words "Jesus Christ" used in relation to this months celebrations. 

There were true religious hymns and carols mixed in with the typical "Jingle Bells", "All I want for Christmas is my 2 front teeth" and "Smoke on the Water" (high schoolers apparently chose that one).  It was obviously quite eclectic!  Riley's class did a whole play / musical on the birth of Jesus that blew us all away due to the high quality and duration of the performance!

Yes that is a Nativity on stage.  Stop the Madness!

Rileys age group.  Amazing that not only was it actually well performed, but the kids stayed engaged for the entire 45 minute plus performance!

Also, last week the boys were able to dress up in holiday outfits.  Reid went as Rudolph, Riley won best costume in his class for going as a present.  Rowan would have gone as a tree, but he was sick all week.  :(