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:
53. Grange Infant School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Sparrows Class at Grange Infant School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (01102025-36) | Marcin Jedrysiak
54. Grange Infant School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Starling Class at Grange Infant School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (01102025-35) | Marcin Jedrysiak
55. Hambledon Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Reception Class at Hambledon Primary School in Hambledon. Picture: Sam Stephenson (211025-01) | Sam Stephenson
56. Hart Plain Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Sunshine class at Hart Plain Infant School in Cowplain. Picture: Sam Stephenson (241025-03) | Sam Stephenson