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:
5. Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Longships Class at Ark Ayrton Primary Academy. Picture: Sam Stephenson (220925-03) | Sam Stephenson
6. Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured is - Seahorses Class at Ark Ayrton Primary Academy in Portsmouth. Picture: Sam Stephenson (220925-01) | Sam Stephenson
7. Ark Dickens Primary Academy
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Armstrong Class at Ark Dickens Primary Academy, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (29092025-20) | Marcin Jedrysiak
8. Ark Dickens Primary Academy
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Teake Class at Ark Dickens Primary Academy, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (29092025-21) | Marcin Jedrysiak