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:
97. Newtown CofE Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Dragonflies Class at Newtown CofE Primary School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (13102025-61 ) | Marcin Jedrysiak
98. Newtown Soberton Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class supplement 2025: Pictured - (left) Mrs Wills, (second left) Mrs Flood, higher level teaching assistants with (right) Mrs Butler, Year R class teacher and early years lead with Hedgehogs Reception Class at Newtown Soberton Infant School, Church Road, Newtown. Picture: Sarah Standing (021025-616) | Sarah Standing
99. Orchard Lea Infant School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Caterpillars and Ladybirds Class at Orchard Lea Infant School, Fareham. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (03102025-39) | Marcin Jedrysiak
100. Padnell Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Squirrels Class at Padnell Infant School. Picture: Sam Stephenson (011025-05) | Sam Stephenson