Tens of thousands of pupils are finding out their grades as the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) publishes exam results today.
The Courier visited Kirkcaldy High School in Fife, where a number of pupils had gathered to learn their results together.
More reaction on a very nerve wracking morning at KHS. Well done all! pic.twitter.com/fWVHOIi932
— Craig Smith (@C_CSmith1) August 7, 2018
National, Higher and Advanced Higher results will be issued as well as awards in Skills for Work courses, National Progression Awards and National Certificates for Scottish students.
Well done to all these guys at KHS! pic.twitter.com/6zGRrBnqvg
— Craig Smith (@C_CSmith1) August 7, 2018
While most of the 135,000 pupils will be waiting on the post to arrive to discover results, about 59,000 youngsters have signed up to the MySQA to receive grades by text message and email.
SQA reminded users to ensure their mobile phones are charged, have credit on them and that the correct phone number has been registered.
The results will be issued from 8am but email delivery may take longer depending on the candidate’s email service provider, and SQA said they should check their spam folder in case the email has gone there.
KHS rector Derek Allan and Phil Black reflect on the morning's emotions as youngsters open their exam results. pic.twitter.com/sgIz2W1eHB
— Craig Smith (@C_CSmith1) August 7, 2018
Traditional helplines will be open for pupils with Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) dedicated line available for a week from results day to support young people.
It will be open from 8am until 8pm today and tomorrow, and from 9am until 5pm from August 9 to 15. The number to call is 0808 100 8000.
The Royal Mail said staff have been “pulling out all the stops” to ensure results arrive as quickly as possible, with deliveries taking place across the world with many Scots abroad for results day.
Julie Pirone, director of external relations at Royal Mail, said the service has been working with partners in 45 countries to ensure results reach pupils.
She said: “This is a massive day for every pupil in Scotland, waiting for their results.
“All of our postmen and women, many of whom have children themselves, understand just how important this day is for families.”
