Every year, The News spends weeks visiting schools across the area capturing the latest wave of reception starters.
Ahead of the release of our first class supplement in November, we’ve taken a look back at last year’s photos.
Take a trip down memory lane with 160 heartwarming photos of reception starters from across the area:
45. Emsworth Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Hedgehogs Class at Emsworth Primary School in Emsworth. Picture: Sam Stephenson (201025-01) | Sam Stephenson
46. Emsworth Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Badgers Class at Emsworth Primary School in Emsworth. Picture: Sam Stephenson (201025-03) | Sam Stephenson
47. Fairfield Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Squirrels Class at Fairfield Infant School in Havant. Picture: Sam Stephenson (241025-01) | Sam Stephenson
48. Fairfield Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Rabbits Class at Fairfield Infant School in Havant. Picture: Sam Stephenson (241025-05) | Sam Stephenson