THERE was not a dry eye in the house as proud parents watched their youngsters graduate from nursery to primary school.

Youngsters at Pixley Dell Day Nursery, in Spennymoor, proudly marked the occasion with a graduation ceremony.

Eight children wore traditional black gowns and mortarboards, which they designed and created with the help of nursery staff, to collect their certificates of achievement.

Principal Leah Hornsby said: "It's an emotional day for both the parents and the staff.

"We are very proud of the children and what they have achieved during their time with us.

"We feel we have provided a good foundation and the social and academic skills necessary to proceed to the next level of their development."