Congratulate your star pupils!

So why not tell your kids, friends or relatives just how proud of them you are with a message in your favourite local paper.

Our lines are now open to text your messages of congratulations for both A-levels and GCSEs. But keep it short and sweet as there is a maximum of 160 characters for each message.

For A-levels:

Text the keyword DRS, a space, and then ALEV, another space, their name, your message and who it’s from, and send to 61500.

For example, DRS [space] ALEV [space] Steven Adam you were sensational love you loads from Jo Whiteley.

Lines close on August 23 at 11am.

For GCSEs:

Text the keyword DRS followed by a space, GCSE then another space, and then their name, your message and who it’s from and send to 61500.

For example: DRS [space] GCSE [space] Jack Ibberson, we’re so proud of you, love from mum and dad.

The lines for messages close on August 31 2011 at 10am.

Then we’ll be printing all your (suitable!) messages in the next edition of this paper.

• Texts cost £1 plus your usual network rate. Exam congratulation messages must be received by no later than the closing date stated for publishing in that week’s newspaper. For full terms and conditions, please see our website.

By supplying your telephone number you’re happy to receive SMS messages from Johnston Press and its approved business partners. Johnston Press (or via its agents) and its business partners may contact you about new promotions, products and services.

Please add the word EXIT at the end of your message if you do not wish to receive these.

Please note if you should text after the stated closing date your message will not be published but you still may be charged. For quality and training purposes we may monitor communications. SMS service is provided by Velti DR Limited SE1 8ND.

Unsuitable messages may be altered or left out. The editor’s decision is final.