Prime Minister Acad. Nikolai Denkov and Minister of Education Galin Tsokov congratulated the first-graders, who on 15 September walked through the doors of school for the first time. 

Mr. Denkov wished the children to enjoy this day, which marks the beginning of a whole new journey in their lives. "I would like to wish all students a happy first day of school! I wish them, together with their friends, with the help of the teachers, to confidently walk the paths of their new skills and knowledge," Denkov said. "I want to assure the teachers that the society supports them, respects their work and the institutions will be with them in all hardships," he said. Denkov urged parents to work together with teachers because without a joint effort, there would be no positive result. 

Minister of Education prof. Galin Tsokov wished the students to be proud and happy on this special day.