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:
113. Purbrook Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured- Robins Class at Purbrook Infant School in Purbrook. Picture: Sam Stephenson (141025-04) | Sam Stephenson
114. Purbrook Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Kingfishers Class at Purbrook Infant School in Purbrook. Picture: Sam Stephenson (141025-01) | Sam Stephenson
115. Purbrook Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Wagtails Class at Purbrook Infant School in Purbrook. Picture: Sam Stephenson (141025-07) | Sam Stephenson
116. Queen's Inclosure Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - FS Class at Queen's Inclosure Primary School. Picture: Sam Stephenson (141025-04) | Sam Stephenson