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:
125. Rowner Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Daisy Class at Rowner Infant School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (08102025-54) | Marcin Jedrysiak
126. Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School in Havant - Reception Class. Picture: Sam Stephenson (201025-02) | Sam Stephenson
127. Springwood Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Foxes Class at Springwood Infant School in Waterlooville. Picture: Sam Stephenson (141025-04) | Sam Stephenson
128. Springwood Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Squirrels Class at Springwood Infant School in Waterlooville. Picture: Sam Stephenson (141025-01) | Sam Stephenson