As is always the case, there was tension in the air when students arrived at schools and colleges to collect their envelopes containing those all important grades.
And we were there to capture it all on camera.
There were tears of joy, relief and disappointment as youngsters looked to get the grades they needed to get their university or apprenticeship places.
Check out these 34 fantastic photos capturing the emotional rollercoaster of A Level results day on Tyne & Wear.
5. The moment of truth
Students arrive at Sunderland College to collect their results. | sn
6. Lara and Harrison Miller-Snee - part of a quadruplet of siblings at Sunderland College - are both off to university in Leeds.
Lara and Harrison Miller-Snee - part of a quadruplet of siblings at Sunderland College - are both off to university in Leeds. | SN Photo: SN
7. How have you done?
Students at Sunderland College check their results to see how they have done. | sn
