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:
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153. Westover Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Pufferfish Class at Westover Primary School in Portsmouth. Picture: Sam Stephenson (220925-01) | Sam Stephenson
154. Wicor Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - RL Class at Wicor Primary School, Portchester. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (08102025-47) | Marcin Jedrysiak
155. Wicor Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - RM Class at Wicor Primary School, Portchester. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (08102025-46) | Marcin Jedrysiak
156. Wimborne Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Tucana & Year R Corvus Class at Wimborne Primary School in Portsmouth. Picture: Sam Stephenson (061025-01) | Sam Stephenson