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:
33. Court Lane Infant Academy
The News, Portsmouth, First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured: - Stingrays Class at Court Lane Infant Academy, Cosham. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (01102025-30) | Marcin Jedrysiak
34. Crofton Hammond Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Catterpillars Class at Crofton Hammond Infant School, Stubbington. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (29092025-19) | Marcin Jedrysiak
35. Crofton Hammond Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Ladybirds Class at Crofton Hammond Infant School, Stubbington. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak (29092025-18) | Marcin Jedrysiak
36. Cumberland Infant School
The News, Portsmouth First Class Supplement 2025: Pictured - Macaroni Penguin Class at Cumberland Infant School in Southsea. Picture: Sam Stephenson (061025-01) | Sam Stephenson