みなみ市民活動 ・多文化共生ラウンジ情報誌

英語版

For parents/guardians who have children
attending first grade of public elementary
school in Minami ward now on

High School Entrance Guidance for Students whose
Mother Tongues are not Japanese.
(Interpreters are Available)＊ Join our school guidance at Minami
Lounge.
＊Chinese and English languages available!
Free of charge!
＊Appointment required. Call Minami
Lounge.
＊Schedule：①Sep .20th (Tue.) 2pm Chinese②Sep. 23rd (Fri.) 2pm English③Oct. 19th (Wed.) 2pm Chinese・English

examination system for foreigners, and costs to enter high schools /mainMinami Lounge
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You can get information about types of high schools, entrance
public high schools in Kanagawa prefecture. Individual counseling isalso available.
★Sep. 22th （Thurs. / National Holiday） 13:00～16:00★At Nishi Kokaido (Same building with Nishi Chiku Center) 10min.
walk from Yokohama Station.

Guidance for Students from Overseas/Other Prefectures
who are Related to Foreign Countries（Interpreters are Available）★Dec.3rd （Sat.）14:00～★At Hodogaya Kokaido（3min. walk from the north exit of Hoshikawa
Station, Sotetsu Line.）（At this guidance, you can receive an application form to apply for thequalification of candidacy and also an application form for someschool entrance exam.）★Those who are registered at the junior high schools in Kanagawa
Prefecture cannot attend this guidance.
※ For the above 2 events, there is no need to get an appointment.
go direct to the site.

PleaseMinna-no “Wa!” Festa● Date and Time: Nov.5th （Sat.） 11：00～15：00● Place: Minami Lounge (Citizen’s Activity / Multicultural Lounge)● For more information: Please call 232‐9544 (no appointment required)
You can experience tasting exotic food and tea of other countries. Come and see the beautiful dances dancedin the festival. You can also try on Indian sari, Japanese Kimono and other worldwide costumes. There aremuch more events such as Japanese Speech done by foreign students studying in Japan and 1 day classes heldby groups and individuals.
All ages and all nationalities can enjoy the events held in the festival. Please come with your family and withfriends to Minami Lounge ♪

(Festival held last year)

Supporting class for Junior High School Students at the After-School Hours in Minami WardExchange Meeting Held among Students, Graduates and Supporters
As like every year, we had an exchange meeting with students and graduates (senpai) held by the after-schoolclass for foreign related junior high school students. This after-school class is held every Tuesday.
In the meeting, students listened to the graduates with similar circumstances talk about their experiences.
There was also an experience of playing ethnical instruments and a Suika-wari (Splitting watermelon by hittingwith a rod.)
Everyone is concentrating.

Hotdog Party！

It wasenjoyable
お♪!!!

Consultation is available in multiple languages at Minami Lounge① Information and advice concerning daily life（Free of charge）
Office hours ： Monday-Sunday 9:00～17:00 (closed; 3rd Mondays, 29Dec.～3Jan.)
Call：（Japanese）045-232-9544（Foreign Language）045-242-0888＊Look below for available language and days.

【Available language and days】
MondayTuesday

WednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday

SundayChineseChineseChineseEnglishChineseThai

ChineseTagalog

ChineseChinese② Consultation about law, visa and education （Free of charge）
Appointment is required. Call 045-242-0888

Other Consultation Services:ＹＯＫＥ Information Center （Call: 045-222-1209）
Monday to Friday 10：00～17：00（11：30～12：30 Lunch break）※inquiries accepted till 16:30
2nd ・4th Saturdays 10：00～13：00 ※inquiries accepted till 12:30.
【Available languages】 English, Chinese, Spanish and Japanese【Closed】Sundays、National holidays、29Dec.～3Jan. & 1st/3rd/5th Saturdays