JAPANESE
SATURDAY SCHOOL
One
of the important missions of the Association is to manage
the Japanese Saturday School. The School allows the members'
children to keep up to date with the Japanese school curriculum
taught in Japan. It also assists in the re-integration of
the students when they return home. The School, known as HOSHUKO,
includes over 400 students from kindergarten to high school
and approximately 40 teachers. The school is managed by a
Board made up of Shokokai members and led by the Director
of the Education Division. The Board works closely with the
Principal and Vice Principal who have been seconded by the
Japanese Ministry of Education for three-year terms.
CANADIAN
EDUCATORS TO JAPAN PROGRAM
As an expression of thanks to Canadian teachers who have been teaching the
children of Shokokai members in Ontario schools, the Shokokai sponsors the
"Canadian Educators to Japan Program". Organized and coordinated by JETRO
(Japan External Trade Organization), in Japan, the participating teachers
travel in Japan for two weeks with other foreign teachers. The teachers
visit Japanese schools and gain insight into the Japanese education
system, culture and society. Since 1993, twenty four Ontario teachers have
participated in the program.
ANNUAL
CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Held
annually in June, this tournament raises funds for various
charities.
BUSINESS
LUNCHEONS/SEMINARS
Business speakers occasionally address members at seminars and meetings on
current topics of relevance and interest to the members. These events may
be jointly held with other Japanese organizations.
BRIEFING
VISITING TRADE MISSIONS FROM JAPAN
Visiting
Japanese trade delegations are briefed on the business environment
in Ontario. Members' business experiences are shared as well.
NEWSLETTER
An
eight-page Japanese newspaper containing practical information
regarding corporate/family life in Toronto is issued quarterly.
NEW
YEAR'S RECEPTION AND RAFFLE
A
celebration of the New Year is held annually for members.
Raffle tickets are sold for prizes donated by members with
the proceeds going to charity.
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