A Hitchin pre-school has celebrated its children moving on to nursery with a graduation party.

The Comet: The Strathmore Pre-school leavers graduation held at The Angels Pub, Hitchin. Picture: WILL DURSTONThe Strathmore Pre-school leavers graduation held at The Angels Pub, Hitchin. Picture: WILL DURSTON (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2018)

The Angels pub off Bedford Road hosted the graduation day for the 24 Strathmore Pre-School leavers – with a party that saw lots of playing inside and outside, and fun creative activities for the youngsters.

Parents enjoyed watching a graduation speech and seeing their children receive certificates and gifts at a ceremony complete with academia-style mortarboard hats made out of black paper and string.

Pre-school leader Diane Grazette told the Comet: “Its an emotional time for staff and parents, and I would like to thank them all for entrusting them in our care.

“We have loved watching them grow and develop over the past years.

The Comet: The Strathmore Pre-school leavers graduation held at The Angels Pub, Hitchin. Picture: WILL DURSTONThe Strathmore Pre-school leavers graduation held at The Angels Pub, Hitchin. Picture: WILL DURSTON (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2018)

“I would also like to thank The Angels for allowing us to use the venue for the day.”

The pre-school, off Old Hale Way, caters for children aged from two to four.