HATS off to these smart little cookies!

The staff and children of the preschool classes at Elmscot Group’s four nurseries, based in Timperley and Hale, have been celebrating their transition to Reception at ‘Big School’ with special graduation ceremonies.

The children enjoyed fun activities, including Pop-up Polly’s magic show and a tea party, before gowning up for the ceremony.

Proud parents watched as their little ones were presented with a graduation goody bag, complete with graduation certificate and official graduation photo to treasure.

The preschool teachers gave a short speech about the individual children in their class, including what the children wanted to be when they grew up – which ranged from an F1 Race car driver to a fashion designer in Paris.

Elmscot Group owners Stephanie Molnar and Dee McKenzie said they believe in celebrating children's achievements at every opportunity.

They wanted to thank all parents for attending and hoped they enjoyed the event.

“We would to take this opportunity to say we will miss the Class of 2016 and wish all of our school leavers every success in the future,” they added.