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:
141. St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Jellyfish Class at St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School in Havant. Picture: Sam Stephenson (230925-03) | Sam Stephenson
142. St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Angelfish Class at St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School in Havant. Picture: Sam Stephenson (230925-01) | Sam Stephenson
143. Stamshaw Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class supplement 2025: Pictured - Kingfishers Class at Stamshaw Infant School, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (08102025-53) | Marcin Jedrysiak
144. Stamshaw Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Woodpeckers Class at Stamshaw Infant School, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (08102025-52) | Marcin Jedrysiak