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:
121. Redlands Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Class Two at Redlands Primary School, Fareham. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (30092025-26) | Marcin Jedrysiak
122. Riders Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Hedgehogs Class at Riders Infant School in Leigh Park. Picture: Sam Stephenson (211025-01) | Sam Stephenson
123. Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Hedgehogs Class at Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School in Rowlands Castle. Picture: Sam Stephenson (161025-01) | Sam Stephenson
124. Rowner Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Buttercups Class at Rowner Infant School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (08102025-55) | Marcin Jedrysiak