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:
109. Petersgate Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Squirrels Class at Petersgate Infant School in Clanfield. Picture: Sam Stephenson (011025-01) | Sam Stephenson
110. Portsmouth High School
The News, Portsmouth First Class supplement 2025: Pictured - Reception Class at Portsmouth High School Prep School in Kent Road, Southsea. Picture: Sarah Standing (021025-756) | Sarah Standing
111. Portsdown Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Snails Class at Portsdown Primary School, Cosham. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (08102025-57) | Marcin Jedrysiak
112. Portsdown Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class supplement 2025: Pictured -Bumblebees Class at Portsdown Primary School, Cosham. Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak(08102025-56) | Marcin Jedrysiak