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:
85. Mill Rythe Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Paddlefish Class at Mill Rythe Infant School in Hayling Island. Picture: Sam Stephenson (011025-01) | Sam Stephenson
86. Mill Rythe Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Rainbowfish Class at Mill Rythe Infant School in Hayling Island. Picture: Sam Stephenson (011025-03) | Sam Stephenson
87. Milton Park Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Otter Class at Milton Park Primary School in Portsmouth. Picture: Sam Stephenson (111125-04) | Sam Stephenson
88. Milton Park Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Seal Class at Milton Park Primary School in Portsmouth. Picture: Sam Stephenson (111125-01) | Sam Stephenson