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:
149. Uplands Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured: Ladybirds Class at Uplands Primary School, Fareham. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (JPNS 24092025-12) | Marcin Jedrysiak
150. Uplands Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Bumblebees Class at Uplands Primary School, Fareham. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (24092025-13) | Marcin Jedrysiak
151. Wallisdean Infant School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Lions Class at Wallisdean Infant School, Fareham. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (30092025-23) | Marcin Jedrysiak
152. Wallisdean Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Giraffes Class at Wallisdean Infant School, Fareham. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (30092025-22) | Marcin Jedrysiak