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:
89. Moorings Way Infant School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class supplement 2025: Pictured - Honeybees Class at Moorings Way Infant School, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (07112025-75) | Marcin Jedrysiak
90. Moorings Way Infant School
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Bumblebees Class at Moorings Way Infant School, Portsmouth. Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak (07112025-76) | Marcin Jedrysiak
91. Morelands Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Blue Butterflies Class at Morelands Primary School in Waterlooville. Picture: Sam Stephenson (131025-03) | Sam Stephenson
92. Morelands Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Red Butterflies Class at Morelands Primary School in Waterlooville. Picture: Sam Stephenson (131025-01) | Sam Stephenson