And as A Level results day arrived in the Hartlepool area, we headed out to schools across the city to meet you and find out about your future plans. Here are our photographs for one exciting and emotional day. See if you can recognise anyone during the celebrations.
5. Well done
Celebrations in store for Matthew Childs and Holly Mincher. Photo: IAN McCLELLANDwww.ianmacphotos.c
6. A day to remember
English Martyrs School students Melissa Graves, Georgina Henderson, Isabella Jackson and Megan Wainwright jump for joy. Photo: IAN McCLELLANDwww.ianmacphotos.c
7. Let's hear it for the girls
Hartlepool Sixth Form College students Rebekah Young, Eden Bates, Hannah Johnson. Amy Richardson and Steffi Ellison. Photo: IAN McCLELLANDwww.ianmacphotos.c
8. Go team
Tiegan Cranney, Vivein Vezendi, Ellie Lewis, Rebecca Sleeman , Sophie Bainbridge and Emily Crossling. Photo: IAN McCLELLANDwww.ianmacphotos.c