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:
129. St Alban's CofE Aided Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - St Alban's CofE Aided Primary School in Havant. Picture: Sam Stephenson (051125-01) | Sam Stephenson
130. St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Foxes and Owls at St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Fareham. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (24092025-15) | Marcin Jedrysiak
131. St George's Beneficial CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - St George's Beneficial CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School in Portsmouth. Picture: Sam Stephenson (211025-01) | Sam Stephenson
132. St John the Baptist C of E Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class supplement 2025: Pictured - (back left) Miss Antonio, Year R teaching assistant and (back right) Mrs Graham, Year R class teacher with the Tadpoles Reception Class at St John the Baptist C of E Primary School, Solomons Lane, Waltham Chase. Picture: Sarah Standing (021025-689) | Sarah Standing