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:
29. Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Ladybirds Class at Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery in Southsea. Picture: Sam Stephenson (061025-01) | Sam Stephenson
30. Court Lane Infant Academy
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured: Dolphins Class at Court Lane Infant Academy, Cosham. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (01102025-33) | Marcin Jedrysiak
31. Court Lane Infant Academy
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Starfish Class at Court Lane Infant Academy, Cosham Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (01102025-32) | Marcin Jedrysiak
32. Court Lane Infant Academy
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Sea Turtles Class at Court Lane Infant Academy, Cosham. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (01102025-31) | Marcin Jedrysiak