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:
101. Padnell Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Rabbits Class at Padnell Infant School in Waterlooville. Picture: Sam Stephenson (011025-03) | Sam Stephenson
102. Padnell Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Foxes Class at Padnell Infant School in Waterlooville. Picture: Sam Stephenson (011025-01) | Sam Stephenson
103. Park Gate Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Chestnuts Class at Park Gate Primary School, Park Gate, Southampton. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (23102025-72) | Marcin Jedrysiak
104. Park Gate Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured- Willow Class at Park Gate Primary School, Park Gate, Southampton. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (23102025-73 ) | Marcin Jedrysiak