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:
37. Cumberland Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Little Blue Penguin Class at Cumberland Infant School in Southsea. Picture: Sam Stephenson (061025-03) | Sam Stephenson
38. Denmead Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Rabbits Class at Denmead Infant School in Denmead. Picture: Sam Stephenson (131025-03) | Sam Stephenson
39. Denmead Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Squirrels Class at Denmead Infant School in Denmead. Picture: Sam Stephenson (131025-01) | Sam Stephenson
40. Devonshire Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Rabbits Class at Devonshire Infant School in Southsea. Picture: Sam Stephenson (111125-03) | Sam Stephenson