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:
73. Leesland CofE Controlled Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class supplement 2025: Pictured - Sharks Class at Leesland CofE Controlled Infant School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (08102025-45) | Marcin Jedrysiak
74. Manor Infant and Nursery School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Ella Class at Manor Infant and Nursery School in Portsmouth. Picture: Sam Stephenson (051125-03) | Sam Stephenson
75. Manor Infant and Nursery School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Amelia Class at Manor Infant and Nursery School in Portsmouth. Picture: Sam Stephenson (051125-01) | Sam Stephenson
76. Mayfield School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Jellyfish Class at Mayfield School in Portsmouth. Picture: Sam Stephenson (051125-01) | Sam Stephenson