Ocean Man First Nations School Complex was the centre of attention on Dec. 15 when the students performed their Christmas concert.
Upon entering the gymnasium, a jar of chocolates stood on a table. Guests could guess how many chocolates were in the jar for a chance to win a prize.
As students, parents, grandparents and guests took to their seats, Ms. Smith welcomed everyone and asked Chief Connie Big Eagle to say a few words. She welcomed everyone and wished all to have a safe and Merry Christmas.
The show started of with little reindeers from the kindergarten class singing Reindeer Pokey. As their antlers jingled to the tune, their little voices sang along with the music.
Grades 3 and 4 went to the stage singing Christmas Counting. Each student brought a special gift to the stage to go along with the song.
Jingle Bells was performed by Grades 1 and 2. They sang loud and clear for the whole crowd to hear.
Twelve Days of Christmas was sung with special lyrics by the Grade 7-9 classes.
When the concert concluded, everyone was invited to stay and play the games and build gingerbread houses.
Several tables displayed games with a student at each event to help out the players and explain the games.
They had Guess the Bells, with five boxes and up to five bells in each box. They needed to be placed in order. Scooping cotton balls into a bowl with a spatula proved to be interesting, and using candy canes as chop sticks to pick up marshmallows and place them in a bowl was also a challenge.
Another game was a box wrapped in Saran wrap, and a person had to try and unwrap the box while wearing oven mitts.
During this time, everyone socialized while giving each a chance to play some of the games, which were quite entertaining to watch. Door prizes were handed out and a luncheon was served.
Santa arrived to give children the opportunity to have a photo with him and tell him their Christmas wish list.
