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:
133. St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School in Portsmouth - Reception Class. Picture: Sam Stephenson (241025-01) | Sam Stephenson
134. St John's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured- RKH Class at St John's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (23102025-71) | Marcin Jedrysiak
135. St John's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured- RFD Class at St John's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Gosport. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (23102025-70) | Marcin Jedrysiak
136. St Jude's CofE Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class supplement 2025: Pictured - Year R Newport and Dover Class at St Jude's CofE Primary School, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (07112025-74) | Marcin Jedrysiak