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:
25. Copnor Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Hendra Class at Copnor Primary School, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (13102025-58) | Marcin Jedrysiak
26. Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured: - St Joseph Class at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (03102025-38) | Marcin Jedrysiak
27. Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - St Gabriel Class at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Portsmouth Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (03102025-37) | Marcin Jedrysiak
28. Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Gruffalo's Class at Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery in Southsea. Picture: Sam Stephenson (061025-03) | Sam Stephenson