The time period from June 25 to - and including - July 1st marked the beginning of the summer classes at 8 Minority primary schools in total, 3 in the Rhodope prefecture and 5 in the Xanthi prefecture. The classes, which are being attended by about 380 children, are intended for (a) pupils of all primary school grades, (b) for kids who are going to be starting kindergarten or first grade, and additionally (c) for pupils who have graduated from primary school and are heading to secondary (middle) school.