DISNEY characters joined in the celebrations of the birth of baby Jesus at Halesowen CE Primary School.

Buzz Lightyear and Cinderella were among the modern day children’s favourites bearing gifts at the school’s nativity.

Dudley mayor Councillor Margaret Aston joined parents and grandparents watching the performance, featuring a cast of around 100.

Deputy headteacher Lorna Knowles said: “Six different Disney characters brought presents such as hope and belief which link to our church school values.

“It’s really important to us to do a nativity and this was a way the children could get on board with the understanding of it.”