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:
157. Wimborne Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Cygnus & Year R Corvus Class at Wimborne Primary School in Southsea. Picture: Sam Stephenson (061025-04) | Sam Stephenson
158. Woodcot Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Year R Rabbits Class at Woodcot Primary School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (24092025-14) | Marcin Jedrysiak
159. Woodcroft Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Hedgehogs Class at Woodcroft Primary School in Waterlooville. Picture: Sam Stephenson (011025-01) | Sam Stephenson
160. The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured: Ashwyn, Nellie and Aurelia from Meon Infant School. Picture: Sam Stephenson | Sam Stephenson