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:
21. Bramble Infant School and Nursery
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Elm Class at Bramble Infant School and Nursery in Southsea. Picture: Sam Stephenson (061025-01) | Sam Stephenson
22. Brockhurst Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured: Sandown Class at Brockhurst Primary School, Gosport. Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak (30092025-25) | Marcin Jedrysiak
23. Copnor Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Donaldson Class at Copnor Primary School, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (13102025-60) | Marcin Jedrysiak
24. Copnor Primary School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Gray Class at Copnor Primary School, Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (13102025-59 ) | Marcin Jedrysiak