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:
81. Meon Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Bumblebees Class at Meon Infant School in Portsmouth. Picture: Sam Stephenson (111125-01) | Sam Stephenson
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82. Meon Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Honeybees Class at Meon Infant School in Portsmouth. Picture: Sam Stephenson (111125-04) | Sam Stephenson
83. Meonstoke C of E Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class supplement 2025: Pictured - (back left) Mrs Young, LSA for Year R and (back right) Mrs Frost, Year R teacher with Barn Owls Reception Class at Meonstoke C of E Infant School, Meonstoke. Picture: Sarah Standing (021025-566) | Sarah Standing
84. Mill Hill Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Mill Hill Primary School in Waterlooville. Picture: Sam Stephenson (131025-01) | Sam Stephenson