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:
105. Peel Common Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Hazel Class at Peel Common Infant School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (29092025-17) | Marcin Jedrysiak
106. Penbridge Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Clownfish Class at Penbridge Infant School in Portsmouth. Picture: Sam Stephenson (051125-03) | Sam Stephenson
107. Penbridge Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Jellyfish Class at Penbridge Infant School in Portsmouth. Picture: Sam Stephenson (051125-01) | Sam Stephenson
108. Petersgate Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured- Dormouse Class at Petersgate Infant School in Clanfield. Picture: Sam Stephenson (011025-03) | Sam Stephenson