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:
137. St. Mary's Catholic Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Year R Class at St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (26092025-16) | Marcin Jedrysiak
138. St Paul's Catholic Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - St Peters Class at St Paul's Catholic Primary School in Portsmouth. Picture: Sam Stephenson (141025-01) | Sam Stephenson
139. St Peter's Catholic Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Starfish Class at St Peter's Catholic Primary School in Waterlooville. Picture: Sam Stephenson (131025-01) | Sam Stephenson
140. St Peter's Catholic Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Seahorses Class at St Peter's Catholic Primary School in Waterlooville. Picture: Sam Stephenson (131025-03) | Sam Stephenson