2026 has seen thousands of Lancashire children reach another important milestone in their lives as they began their school journeys.
Each year we celebrate this major step by photographing primary school reception classes across the region - and this year we’ve captured 2,200 smiling faces across 111 classes.
Following last week’s free 24-page keepsake supplement in the Lancashire Post (Thursday, November 5), here we’re featuring all the reception class pictures from across the Preston area.
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69. Saint Clare's Catholic Primary School
Saint Clare's Catholic Primary School | ABC Portraits Photo: ABC Portraits
70. St Francis' Catholic Primary School and Pre-School
St Francis' Catholic Primary School and Pre-School, Goosnagh. | Lancashire Post / Iconic Media Photo: Lancashire Post / Iconic Media
71. St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Reception class at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston. | Lancashire Post / Iconic Media Photo: Lancashire Post / Iconic Media
72. St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Reception Class - Mrs Deacon with her class at St Ignatius Catholic Primary School, Preston. | Lancashire Post / Iconic Media Photo: Lancashire Post / Iconic Media