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:
1. Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured: Owls Class at Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (22092025-4) | Marcin Jedrysiak
2. Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured: Squirrels Class at Alver Valley Infant and Nursery School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (22092025-5) | Marcin Jedrysiak
3. Alverstoke Community Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class supplement 2025: Pictured: Dragonflies Class at Alverstoke Community Infant School, Gosport. Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak (08102025-41) | Marcin Jedrysiak
4. Alverstoke Community Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025:Pictured: Bumblebees Class at Alverstoke Community Infant School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (08102025-40) | Marcin Jedrysiak