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:
69. Lee-on-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Butterflies Class at Lee-on-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (08102025-50) | Marcin Jedrysiak
70. Lee-on-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Bumblebees Class at Lee-on-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (08102025-49) | Marcin Jedrysiak
71. t Lee-on-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Ladybirds Class at Lee-on-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (08102025-48) | Marcin Jedrysiak
72. Leesland CofE Controlled Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Polar Bears Class at Leesland CofE Controlled Infant School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (08102025-44) | Marcin Jedrysiak