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:
77. Mayfield School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Seahorse Class at Mayfield School. Picture: Sam Stephenson (051125-03) | Sam Stephenson
78. Medina Primary School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured: Reception class at Medina Primary School, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (30092025-29) | Marcin Jedrysiak
79. Mengham Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Puffins Class at Mengham Infant School in Hayling Island. Picture: Sam Stephenson (201025-03) | Sam Stephenson
80. Mengham Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Penguins Class at Mengham Infant School in Hayling Island. Picture: Sam Stephenson (201025-01) | Sam Stephenson