TEARS were shed and final goodbyes were delivered as youngsters marked their last day at pre-school with a graduation ceremony.

Children at Queens Pre-school, in Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, had a celebratory party to mark their last day before entering full-time education.

They all joined in with dancing and party games before settling down for a tea party and graduation ceremony.

Nursery manager Anna Hugill said: “The children had a fantastic day. They were presented with a graduation hat and scroll and goody bag. We wished them the best for the future as they move on to school.”