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:
41. Devonshire Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Field Mice Class at Devonshire Infant School in Southsea. Picture: Sam Stephenson (111125-01) | Sam Stephenson
42. Elson Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - RS Class at Elson Infant School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (22092025-3) | Marcin Jedrysiak
43. Elson Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - RPD Class at Elson Infant School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (22092025-1) | Marcin Jedrysiak
44. Elson Infant School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - RC Class at Elson Infant School, Elson Lane, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (22092025-2) | Marcin Jedrysiak