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:
65. King's Academy College Park
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured- Rabbits Class at King's Academy College Park, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (13102025-66 ) | Marcin Jedrysiak
66. King's Academy College Park
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Squirrels Class at King's Academy College Park, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (13102025-65) | Marcin Jedrysiak
67. King's Academy College Park
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Foxes Class at King's Academy College Park, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (13102025-64) | Marcin Jedrysiak
68. King's Academy College Park
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Hedgehogs Class at King's Academy College Park, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (13102025-63) | Marcin Jedrysiak