Photographer Alice Mills went to the primary schools across both areas to take pictures of their youngest students.
She captured all the smiling faces of the first class pupils, who started school in this most unusual of years.
MORE: Here are our First Class photos for Portsmouth | Here are our First Class photos for Gosport and Fareham
You can see all the pictures in our gallery below.
The photos are available to purchase should you wish to do so on our Photosales section, or you can call 0330 403 0033 or email [email protected].
You can subscribe here for unlimited access to Portsmouth news online - as well as fewer adverts, access to our digital edition and mobile app.
13. Morelands Primary School
Blue Butterflies Class at Morelands Primary School in Crookhorn Lane, Waterlooville. Photo: Alice Mills
14. Morelands Primary School
Red Butterflies Class at Morelands Primary School in Crookhorn Lane, Waterlooville. Photo: Alice Mills
15. Padnell Infant School
Foxes Class at Padnell Infant School in Padnell Avenue, Cowplain. Photo: Alice Mills
16. Padnell Infant School
Squirrels Class at Padnell Infant School in Padnell Avenue, Cowplain. Photo: Alice Mills
4 / 6