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:
117. Queen's Inclosure Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - FG Class at Queen's Inclosure Primary School in Waterlooville. Picture: Sam Stephenson (141025-01) | Sam Stephenson
118. Ranvilles Infant School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured: - Butterflies class at Ranvilles Infant School, Oldbury Way, Fareham. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (23092025-9) | Marcin Jedrysiak
119. Ranvilles Infant School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured: - Ladybirds Class at Ranvilles Infant School, Oldbury Way, Fareham. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (23092025-8) | Marcin Jedrysiak
120. Redlands Primary School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Class One at Redlands Primary School, Fareham. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (30092025-27) | Marcin Jedrysiak