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:
145. Stamshaw Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Robins Class at Stamshaw Infant School, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (08102025-51) | Marcin Jedrysiak
146. Swanmore C of E Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class supplement 2025: Pictured - Robins Reception Class at Swanmore C of E Primary School, Church Road, Swanmore. Picture: Sarah Standing (011025-330) | Sarah Standing
147. Swanmore C of E Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class supplement 2025: Pictured - Wrens Reception Class at Swanmore C of E Primary School, Church Road, Swanmore. Picture: Sarah Standing (011025-294) | Sarah Standing
148. Trosnant Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Jellyfish Class at Trosnant Infant School in Havant. Picture: Sam Stephenson (230925-01) | Sam Stephenson