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:
93. New Horizons Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Rainbowfish Class at New Horizons Primary School in Portsmouth. Picture: Sam Stephenson (141025-02) | Sam Stephenson
94. New Horizons School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Clownfish Class at New Horizons School in Portsmouth. Picture: Sam Stephenson (141025-01) | Sam Stephenson
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95. Newlands Primary Academy
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Butterflies Class at Newlands Primary Academy in Waterlooville. Picture: Sam Stephenson (131025-03) | Sam Stephenson
96. Newtown CofE Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Grasshopers Class at Newtown CofE Primary School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (13102025-62) | Marcin Jedrysiak