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:
57. Hart Plain Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Starlight class at Hart Plain Infant School in Cowplain. Picture: Sam Stephenson (241025-01) | Sam Stephenson
58. Haselworth Primary School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Cygnets class at Haselworth Primary School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (30092025-24) | Marcin Jedrysiak
59. Highbury Primary School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Butterflies class at Highbury Primary School, Cosham. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (23092025-7) | Marcin Jedrysiak
60. Highbury Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Bumblebees Class at Highbury Primary School, Cosham. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (23092025-6) | Marcin Jedrysiak