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:
9. Arundel Court Primary Academy
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Flamingoes Class at Arundel Court Primary Academy, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (13102025-69) | Marcin Jedrysiak
10. Arundel Court Primary Academy
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Pandas Class at Arundel Court Primary Academy, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (13102025-68) | Marcin Jedrysiak
11. Arundel Court Primary Academy
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Koalas Class at Arundel Court Primary Academy, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (13102025-67) | Marcin Jedrysiak
12. Barncroft Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Starlings Class at Barncroft Primary School in Havant. Picture: Sam Stephenson (230925-01) | Sam Stephenson