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:
49. Fairfield Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Owls Class at Fairfield Infant School in Havant. Picture: Sam Stephenson (241025-03) | Sam Stephenson
50. Gatcombe Park Primary School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Puffins Class at Gatcombe Park Primary School, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (01102025-34) | Marcin Jedrysiak
51. Gomer Infant School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured: - Hedgehog Class at Gomer Infant School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (23092025-11) | Marcin Jedrysiak
52. Gomer Infant School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured: - Squirrels Class at Gomer Infant School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (23092025-10) | Marcin Jedrysiak