October was a vibrant month for SAC and the Mackenzie community, brimming with spirit, culture, delicious food and giving back. We kicked off the month with our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, successfully supporting the North York Harvest Food Bank. Special congratulations to Ms. Spiliopoulous' class for bringing in the most donations and earning a pizza party 🍕🥳!
In recognition of World Mental Health Day, our Equity Reps raised awareness about mental health challenges in hopes of reducing stigma ❤️🩹🧘💚🫂. As the weather cooled, our Spirit Reps hosted a morning hot chocolate sale, warming hearts and boosting morale throughout the Mackenzie community ☕🤎.
To celebrate the Spooky Season, SAC organized a fun Candygram sale 🍬🏷️ . A highlight of the month was our Spirit Week, featuring daily themed outfits like Jersey Day and Twin Day. The culmination of the festivities was Mactoberfest on Halloween, which included culturally diverse food sales by various clubs, a spooky photo booth, thrilling stage show, and even an inflatable adventure ✨🎤📸🎆
Thank you to everyone who participated in our initiatives and helped contribute to the vibrancy of the school community in October! 🍂☕️🍁🎃
Your Student Council 💌🦁

September was an exciting and eventful month for the student council as we kicked off the school year with several key activities aimed at fostering school spirit and community engagement. Our first major excitement of the year was welcoming everyone back on the first day of school. We were so happy to see new and old faces alike, setting such a positive tone for the year ahead.
Grade 9 Day followed shortly after, and it was a blast! Student Council organized a fun icebreaker-filled day out on the field with activities to help the new high schoolers get to know one another and feel more comfortable here at Mac!
Later in the month, SAC took on the task of painting the bulletin boards, a creative initiative that allowed us to refresh the details of our hallway! On these bulletin boards, we cannot wait to highlight school pride and share important messages.
To honour National Day of Reconciliation, we hosted Orange Shirt Day and our equity representatives screened the movie Beans, facilitating important conversations around reconciliation and the experiences of Indigenous peoples.
It was a month full of collaboration, creativity, and community building! Thank you for everything and we cannot wait to share more of SAC’s plans for the month ahead… Stay tuned by following our Instagram @wlmac.sac and follow the Lyon’s life on @wlmac.lyon. Feel free to reach out with questions or suggestions– SAC serve YOU!
With love,
Your Student Council

Hey MAC!
Get excited for the Art Council's Arts and Culture Showcase on May 7th! There will be food tastings from 6:15-7:00pm and the show will be from 7:00-9:00pm.
Auditions for the showcase are April 10-12 in the music and dance rooms.
To sign up for dance/drama auditions use this link .
To sign up for music auditions use this link.
To showcase your artwork: bring it to Mr. Noestheden or Ms. Cohen by April 19th
The FIRST ever Culture Fashion show is also happening during the showcase! If you are interested in being a part of it, please come to the dance studio Thursday, March 28 at lunch for a short meeting.

Happy Valentine's Day Mackenzie!
Join Wellness @ Mac in room 111 on February 14 for some cookie decorating! Make sure to sign up with this link: https://forms.gle/4xcnzYUmHgdqDWnz8 before Friday, February 9.
Cookies will be sold for $1 each and we can't wait to see you there!

Hey Mac!
Join Wellness@Mac's holiday card-making event in Rm 111 on December 13, this Wednesday, during lunch. Grab a heartwarming (and free) hot chocolate and a candy cane, while you enjoy a holiday movie.
Don't miss out on the creative and festive fun Mac!

Salut Mac ! Le club français est de retour pour une autre année incroyable 😊. Si tu souhaites améliorer ton français avec des activités et des jeux amusants, viens à notre première réunion dans la salle 229 au déjeuner ce jeudi 5 octobre pour en savoir plus.
Hey Mac! French club is back for another amazing year 😊. If you want to improve your French with fun games and activities, come to our first meeting in room 229 at lunch this Thursday, October 5 to find out more.

Hey MAC!
We hope you are all ready for an exciting year of GlamourGals at Mackenzie!
GlamourGals is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to connecting high schools with local senior homes to inspire and foster companionship.
We will be hosting a virtual information meeting this Wednesday (October 4th) at 5:00 pm. We will be going over all the details about the club, our plans for this year, answering any questions you may have, and explaining how to sign up.
The meeting will be via Google Meet; you can find the link in the left corner of the GlamourGals google classroom (code: zd7uq62).

Hey there, MAC!
Guess what? Our extraordinary multi-arts Festival, Arts in Bloom, is right around the corner! Get ready for a week filled with free lunchtime events starting May 22nd, leading up to the spectacular Arts and Culture Showcase on Wednesday night, May 24th.
Come see full band pieces, dances, songs, and pieces that celebrate Mackenzie's student talent and cultural backgrounds!
Ticket sales kick off on Monday in the school store, so mark your calendars! Individual tickets are only $8, and if you grab four or more, they're just $5 each. Don't miss out—grab your tickets on Monday, Mac!

Hey Mac!
SAC is hosting the last spirit week of the year! Get ready for a week of fun activities!
Monday - Jersey Day/Water Day
Dress up in your favourite jerseys and come to the field at lunch for a slip n' slide and a water sprinkler

Tuesday - Pajama Day/Club Day
Dress up in your PJs! This is the last food day for all clubs to sell food this school year. Additionally, come to the small field for some club game booths!

Wednesday - Celeb Day/Lipsync Battle
Dress up as any celebrity and come to the caf at lunch for an epic lipsync battle!

Thursday - DLSTSWTFLIYN Day/Free Freezies
Dress like something that starts with the first letter in your name day! Also SAC will be giving out free freezies at the school store during lunch.

Friday - Frat Friday/Carnival
Come to the field during our EXTENDED LUNCH for carnival games, food trucks, and a bouncy castle!

Attention all ARTISTS! Arts in Bloom is coming and we want to celebrate your talents! Now is your chance to have your artwork, photography, or digital media pieces displayed at the Arts & Culture Showcase display, then AGAIN at Java in The Garden's "Art Walk"
Submit your artworks by filling out this google form: https://bit.ly/ArtsinBloomSUBMISSIONS.
Make sure to submit your artwork by May 7th! We can't wait to see your artwork Mackenzie!

Attention Mac artists, musicians, dancers, actors and other performers - Now that the Talent Show is over, are you itching for a chance to get (back) on stage?!? The MacARTS department and ARTS COUNCIL have you covered!
AUDITIONS are coming up soon for ARTS IN BLOOM, Mackenzie's annual Spring Celebration of the Arts, which will feature 2 PERFORMANCE NIGHTS: the ARTS AND CULTURE SHOWCASE on May 24th, and JAVA IN THE GARDEN on June 7th. You audition ONCE, and are considered for BOTH shows! It's a Win-Win situation! We welcome a variety of styles and genres of music, dance, and drama - with a special interest in performances that showcase your cultural heritage. Audition on your own, with a partner, or as a group.
Auditions will be held May 8-11 at lunch and you need to SIGN UP by Friday, May 5th! Click here to access the Sign Up form: https://bit.ly/AIBauditions
Start putting together your performances and get rehearsing NOW Mac - and secure your Audition day and time ASAP, since spaces are limited. REMEMBER - the SIGN UP DEADLINE IS MAY 5.
If you have any questions, see Ms. Scott Barnier, Ms. Parravano, Ms. Cohen, or send the Arts Council a DM on instagram!

Heyyy Mac!
Get ready because TODAY at lunch SAC is hosting MAC's Got Talent in the cafeteria
From dancing to singing our school's got it all! And some of our fellow lyons and teachers are proud to present it to you!
RAFFLE
What's more: SAC will be selling raffle tickets at the caf entrance where you can win a great prize!
See you there! 🎤✨💃🎶

MAC's Got Talent

Heyyyy Mac!
Ever had that one talent that you've wanted to show off to your friends but never got the chance? Well here it is!
SAC is planning on hosting a talent show, and we want YOU to perform!
MAC's got talent Date: April 20th
Auditions Date: April 13th at Lunch
Any talent or act is allowed to audition as long as it is school appropriate.
Fill out form here to apply!

If you have a bit of time to spare, help out our SAP class by responding to some of their surveys!
All surveys are listed here.

Hello readers, ranters, and roarers!
The Lyon is working on an article about TTC violence and we'd love your input!
We want to understand how the rise in TTC violence has affected students in terms of routines, behaviours, and emotions. We also want to hear your opinions on the violence and how to combat it - regardless of how much you know about the issue.
To that end, please fill out this short form to help us out!
Form: TTC Violence & Student Impact
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or on Discord at tsukEgh#6390
Yours truly,
The Lyon

Hey Mac!
This Wednesday, SAC is celebrating Chinese Heritage Month by offering free cups of tea and limited snacks at the school store. Make sure to drop by!

After much time and toil, waiting and wanting, The Lyon is proud to announce the publication of Issue 1!
Come down to the foyer at lunch today to pick up a copy of the school's official newspaper. Our staff has worked hard to put together each and every deep article and droll comic enclosed for you dear readers. Keep reading, ranting, and roaring Mac!

Hey Mac!
Did you spend wayyy too much time and money customizing a mechanical keyboard?
Are you interested in showing it off to other keyboard enthusiasts?
Or are you just curious as to what other people have made?
Well, you're in luck because Mackenzie Tech Enthusiast's Club will be holding a Keyboard Car Meet on Thursday December 15th at lunch in Room 219.
There will be a short presentation about mechanical keyboards and then time to show off and talk about each build in a "car meet" style setting.
Please fill out the google form below if you would like to bring in your creation(s).
All mechanical keyboards are welcome.
Not interested in bringing in your keyboard or you don't have one?
That's okay! Come look around. It is a great opportunity to get an introduction to the hobby and speak to people with more experience.
⌨️ ⌨️ ⌨️ ⌨️ ⌨️ ⌨️ ⌨️ ⌨️ ⌨️
Sign up to bring in your keyboard:
https://forms.gle/ftM58FbUsuViRAby8

Hey Mac! TED club will be hosting our first all member meeting on Friday October 21st at lunch in room 107. Come find out if you would pass the mysterious wallet test and hear about our plans for the year! We hope to see you there!

Hey Mac! Do you want to help create positive change and run fun initiatives? If so, you’ll be interested to hear that executive applications for Equinox are open! Equinox is Mackenzie's new female empowerment club and we are looking for executives who can help run uplifiting intiatives such as informational meetings and fundraisers.
The form is linked below and will close this Saturday, October 15th at 11:59 PM. We can’t wait to read all of your awesome applications!
Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4q0sEd3p0UsWtqqHq0NlN2QtWwNrS3KMB9V8WnTjthx6kUA/viewform
Make sure to follow our Instagram @wlmac.equinox for more information and visit our Linktree as well!
Additionally, sign up to be a general member here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKoe_SNfC04faTZVsj5NTyuMJ6KoaCz_cRT4MEZe9NfNHZbg/viewform

Hey Mac!
The core staff list for The Lyon is now available!
We were honestly blown away by all the amazing applications we received, and would like to take a moment to thank all applicants for your effort, time and patience.
That being said, congratulations to the 2022/23 Lyon core team! We will be having our first meeting this Thursday, Oct 6 at 12pm in Room 218 (please eat your lunch before coming in!). Every meeting after on will be held on Mondays biweekly.
A reminder that even if you are not listed among the core staff, we still urge you to come to our meetings, including this one, to participate and pitch your ideas. Our doors remain open.
Cheers,
Misheel and Siya
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bQJYbbI0eLgrHiURArLP_E0G-szzHckGAZkEJF_dAO0/edit?usp=sharing

Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Lyon's 2022/23 info meeting:) It was wonderful to see you all and as your EICs, Siya and I look forward to more wonderful times ahead, with core and casual members!
Applications for our core staff are now open. Everyone, regardless of prior experience, is strongly encouraged to apply and share their passions. Good luck!
https://forms.gle/UYPuKY2ebKaq5SSF8
If you have any outstanding questions, please email [email protected], or DM Siya or myself (Misheel).

read * rant * roar *

Dearest Mackenzie,
These past few years have been full of change, but if that has taught us anything, it’s that we must initiate our own positive change. The Lyon, Mac’s official newspaper and oldest club, is back and ready to make some big changes. We'd love to have interested writers and designers join our team. Come to Room 218 next Monday at lunch to hear about our plans, hopes, and applications.

Issue 4 of the Lyon is here! Click the link below to read.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YyxqnbjOSZ29YBQVKDKRF5OZwFnBdmzX/view?usp=sharing

Attention citizens of Mackenzie! Coming soon is the Student Vote for the upcoming Provincial Election and guess whose opinion will be voiced? Yours!
Student Vote is an opportunity for youth, aka soon-to-be adults, to exercise their right to vote. Voting itself entails understanding where your responsibility is coming from, where it’s going, and why. Thus, to help you, on Thursday, May 12 after school from 4 to 5pm, there will be a virtual all-candidates panel to inform you about the various party platforms. Are you interested in seeing who has your best interests at heart? Come pop in to hear the initiatives and intent of the people for whom your vote can make a difference. Stay tuned for details!
In the meanwhile, you can also submit questions to be asked by the presenting candidates at the panel, as well as your rating on the issues the provincial government is charged with managing: healthcare, education, the environment, and the economy. https://forms.gle/EVhFfPaJZrHfkaVw8
The form will close on Monday at 11:59pm so get your responses in ASAP!

In honor of Canadian Mental Health Awareness Week, Guidance has put together some mental health and wellness resources:


https://mentalhealthliteracy.org/
https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Self-Care-101.pdf
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18qtK5Wvvk3iXkul_gzBTMMLjJFZGjw6R/view
https://video.link/w/8tvEb
https://video.link/w/7kvEb
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bTEHh8o37YX-lJJeTaftGC39ZVWl4dmIvm15MYJYDwY/edit#slide=id.gc43dadc49f_0_297 (slides 8 & 11)


Additionally, come by the school foyer early tomorrow for free hot chocolate! :D

It's the moment you've all been waiting for: Java After Dark is back in full force!
This year, this display of Mackenzie's best musical talent will take place in-person as part of the Arts in Bloom showcase on May 19th. Vocal pop solos, jazzy instrumental groups, and anything in between are welcome to audition from May 9-11.
Think you've got what it takes? Head on over to linktr.ee/java2022 to sign up for an audition in the music room or submit a video audition.

Heyo everyone!
We are planning on revamping http://wlmac.ca/ and are recruiting students interested in web development, graphic design, illustrations, writing and more. It's a wonderful opportunity to improve our school's official website and earn volunteer hours. Check out the link below if you're interested. Sign ups close April 29!

https://mcpt.ca/redesign

Tomorrow, Wednesday 13th, is the International Day of Pink!
Wear any pink-colored clothing in support of the LGBTQ+ community and stand up to homophobia, transphobia, and bullying.
To learn more, read the official TDSB post here .

Hey hey hey Mac!!
Project Metropolis is back with another Make or Break series called "Sacred Silence." Following the same principle as "Bed by 11," "Sacred Silence" is a six-week challenge where volunteer participants will aim to make or break a habit for their wellness and love of life. This time the goal is daily meditation!
Meditation is known to bless its practitioners with countless benefits, such as productivity boosts, immune system rejuvenation, decreased anxiety, and increased mindfulness and emotional intelligence. In this challenge, participants will aim to acquire the aforementioned by meditating daily, at the time of their pleasing - 10 minutes the first two weeks, 15 the following two, and the iconic 20 over the last two weeks. Every week, they will be required to fill out a Google Form asking for a general update on their state (physical, mental, emotional) and progress with building this habit.
If you wish to register as a volunteer participant (bear in mind you can drop out at any point in time!), please fill out the Google Form below!
https://forms.gle/7sxWEEyN1wkz3ywk7
If you'd like a refresher on "Bed by 11" here is our pre-start article: https://maclyonsden.com/blog/bed-by-11-1 :)

If you have a bit of time to spare, help out our SAP class by responding to some of their surveys!:


How does checking social media first thing in the morning affect teenagers' daily lives?
What effects has the pandemic response had on the wellbeing of teenagers?
The effects of early immigration
What factors contribute to social media addiction? What groups of people (economic, age, gender, how they were raised) are more likely to be addicted?
How Has The Pandemic Affected Teens?
How has the pandemic affected mental and physical health in teens?
How Does Social Media Affect Teenagers?
Do Video Games Lead to Higher Aggression in Females than Males?
How does screen time affect a teenager’s sleep schedule and academic life?
How satisfied is our generation with Ontario’s sex education curriculum?
What societal factors affect how teenager’s view themselves?
Differences and similarities within child-parent political opinions
What does discrimination mean for nowadays teenagers? Do teenagers think that we live in a discriminatory society?
How does anxiety affect teenagers’ mental and physical health?
Social Media and Mental Health in Teenagers
How does substance use differ between Canadian teens and teens living in Thailand?
How does social media affect teens' mental health?

In response to the Mackenzie community who want to raise money for humanitarian relief in the Ukraine; 100% of Student Council’s proceeds from selling beef patties tomorrow at food day will be going directly to the Canadian Red Cross. More information on how to help Ukraine will be coming shortly.

The WLMAC Library is launching a first-ever, resource based Google Site for both staff and students featuring:

Toronto Star e-subscription log in
Subject Specific TDSB Virtual Resources for Grades 9/10 curriculums including: Art, Canadian History, Canadian Geography, Careers, Civics, Indigenous Studies, English, Health & Physical Education, Math, Science,
Literacy & Media Literacy Activities and Brightspace Access
TDSB Virtual Library Password Access
A "What's New in the Library" selection of great reads, curated lists, new reads in the library, days of significance resources
Lyons Corner - Student reviewed reads, volunteer opportunities and contests to encourage student engagement and advocacy
And more...

As the Library Google Site is continually evolving, look for weekly library information updates and I encourage any staff recommendations for reads, materials and library resources to enhance both your teaching and classes!

Heeeyyy Mac!
If you want to impress your crush with superhuman time management skills, we have you covered. Click the link below and input your timetable so you can always get to class on time and in style.
https://maclyonsden.com/timetable

Good morning Mackenzie, Happy Black History Month! We are pleased to host musical artist and motivational speaker Dwayne Morgan today for our Black History Month commemoration. The guest speaker will be hosted here on Youtube Live at 10:30am, check it now now!

In honor of Black History Month, here are a few resources for you to explore:

Black History Month: What it is and why do we need it
Black Leaders Today
Let's Talk About Racism
As a class community, we will be building our understanding and recognizing our bias; listening to more than one side/version of a story. Throughout the year we will refer to our co-constructed anchor charts and images, reflect on our behaviours and choices.
Share how we will continue to be an ally and call-out or call-in our actions and those of our peers (with support from teachers and our parents/families as needed).
https://admin.flipgrid.com/manage/discovery/details/59607
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnaltG5N8nE


Students Recognizing Privilege
Classroom Art Doodles
Black History and Culture
Flipgrid - Celebrating Black History

1. International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
The United Nations General Assembly designated January 27—the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau—as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
On this annual day of commemoration, the UN urges every member state to honor the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism and to develop educational programs to help prevent future genocides.
Mackenzie has also put together the following links for resources to recognize the importance of acknowledging the importance of Holocaust and Genocide Education Awareness.
2. Tamil Heritage Month
We are proud to recognize Tamil Heritage Month at the TDSB to honor the history, culture, traditions and contributions of the Tamil community in Toronto. The TDSB has provided student information resources as part of this Heritage Month.
In case you're curious, this is the TDSB's full list of Days of Significance for the 2021-2022 calendar year.

**The 20th Annual Sounds of the Season has begun!
**
Catch your friends (including yours truly) performing solos and small group pieces, with everything from MEGALOVANIA to Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas over the next 12 days on the Mackenzie Arts YouTube! My piece has already been posted, check it out below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-6yJLBjedc
Make sure to subscribe to keep up with the upcoming music!!! ❄️☃️🎅

Mackenzie Music is showcasing YOUR musical talent during "Sounds of the Season", Mackenzie's annual holiday showcase! For the 12 days leading to Christmas, December 13-25, catch everything from "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" to MEGALOVANIA, performed by your friends, on the Mac Arts YouTube channel!
Make sure to subscribe and enable notifications, and check out the LIVE premiere of the FULL "Sounds of the Season" concert Thursday at 7pm, featuring the Mackenzie Concert Band, Choir, and the Grade 9 Music Class!
Happy holidays! ❄️🎵

Hey guys!
We are having our second event of the year: the Winter Card Drive! We are thrilled to announce that we are collaborating with SickKids once again!
To support their staffs throughout this Winter season, get creative and submit your e-cards by using the link below or in our instagram bio (@creatorsjoy). Students will earn 1 volunteer hour for 2 cards made- a maximum of 6 cards is allowed per student!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSFNBE9Dmy9g0JI1d-wGdCbaX95G0IZE_JR8lzfABeTHUg1g/viewform

NOTE: Please remember that these cards are for the staff and volunteers who work at SickKids, not the patients themselves! Also, please submit your cards in PDF format and remember it has to be size A4!
Also these cards should not be for a specific holiday (this is requested by SickKids).
Cards are due by December 17th at 11:59pm! Get crafty Mac!

Calling all Musicians - Singers, Instrumentalists, and Composers! Would you like to show off your musical talent and also get the chance to win an Apple Watch Series 3?
Submit a musical performance of anything that reminds you of the holidays - a solo performance, a group performance, an original composition - anything goes - to be featured in "Sounds of the Season", Mackenzie Music's annual holiday showcase. If your video is selected to be featured, you'll receive a RAFFLE TICKET to SAC's SacMas draw!
Submissions are open to ALL Mackenzie Students!! The submission form is available in our Linktree (in our instagram bio)⬆️ and Mac Lyon's Den pages (look for our announcement!).
Submissions are due by the EXTENDED due date of Wednesday, December 8!
Happy practising!!
- Posted by SAC on behalf of Music Council

“Your english is so good!”
“Is that your real hair”
“Where are you really from?”
We’ve all experienced small comments aimed our way that intentionally or unintentionally hurt us and make us feel uncomfortable in our skin. These are all examples of something called microaggressions. Microaggressions are instances of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group. Despite what the micro- may have you believe, these incidences can have a huge impact on the mental health and well-being of marginalized populations. Attend our Let’s Talk Now Meeting at lunch this Thursday in room 215 to learn more about these impacts and how they can be minimized! Everyone is welcome!

Hey Mackenzie Musicians,
Sounds of the Season, Mackenzie's holiday music showcase, is now open to submissions! Whether it's a solo or group performance, or multiple versions of yourself edited together, the Mackenzie Music YouTube and Instagram pages will be featuring YOUR music. Send in finished performances at the music submission form by Friday, December 3 to get featured.
Anything and everything that reminds you of the holidays is welcome!

Hey Mackenzie, Let’s Talk Now will be holding its intro meeting
today at lunch in room 215. Join us at the beginning of lunch
to learn more about Mackenzie’s ONLY social discourse club.
Don’t miss it and make sure to follow our Instagram
@wlmac.letstalknow to stay updated!
Let’s Talk Now will also be selling delicious timbits
at Mactoberfest tomorrow, so bring some change and come visit us
in the foyer!

Attention Mackenzie! 📢❗
Thursday’s gonna be the most important day of the week because Let’s Talk Now will be hosting an intro meeting at lunch in room 215! Join us in the first meeting of Mackenzie’s ONLY social discourse club and learn what it’s all about! 
Register to join today at bit.ly/wlmacletstalknow or click the link in our Instagram bio @wlmac.letstalknow!
Let’s talk about the things that are brushed off.
Let’s talk about the things that matter to us.
Let’s talk now.

Heyy MAC!
After the long wait, we are pleased to announce that Baycrest (Hospital and Senior Home) has finally reopened for in-person volunteering! If you're looking for a chance to earn your volunteer hours and gain some experience working in a hospital, volunteering at Baycrest would be perfect for you!
Baycrest will be accepting both new and existing volunteers, and if you were in the process of becoming a volunteer but got interrupted last year, you can simply pick up from where you left off.
The Baycrest-Mackenzie Partnership will be hosting an important and mandatory information session for all interested students on Thursday, November 11th, 2021 at 5 pm on Zoom.
Join our google classroom with the code ir3oohd for the meeting link and to stay updated!

Good morning Mackenzie! As we near Mactoberfest, the Project Metropolis team is working hard to create some cool stuff for you. We would love it if you filled out this super fun, super quick Mactoberfest-themed survey: https://forms.gle/eLwFGJ1dBzr5SUiy8
Looking forward (and you should too;)) to a fangtastic time next Friday!

Hey MAC!!! Mackenzie's first ever Creative Arts Alliance is here, and we're excited to make bits and masterpieces of memories with our members!
We're a virtual club that endeavours to give interested students the opportunity to pursue visual arts (since many are forced to give their hobbies the backseat due to limited course slots) and re-kindle their passions.
To kick-art our opening, we've prepared in-school contests with prizes, chill learning streams and fun collaborations with other clubs :D
To stay even more updated:
Follow our Instagram
Sign into our Google Classroom
Enter our unofficial discord
And please complete this (optional) google form if you're interested in joining!
Can't wait to see you there,
CAA Execs

Hey MAC! It's everyones favourite time of the year again! It's time for Mackenzie's Annual Mactoberfest. This year we will be celebrating in a week long fashion from October 25-29. But to kick off next weeks celebrations, we will be selling candygrams and raffle tickets!
Come buy a candygram!
- At every grade entrance from October 18-22 in the mornings
- Or at lunch from October 19-22 in the school store (located near the front foyer)
Items for sale:
- Candygram + Raffle Ticket for $2
- Just a Raffle ticket $1
- 7 Raffles for $5
- 15 Raffles for $10
- 40 Raffles for $20
Raffle tickets will enter you the chance to win the GRAND PRIZE OF AIR PODS!

Hey everyone! Rainbow Club is back and ready to start meetings on Thursdays at lunch, with our first meeting being this Thursday, October 7. We accept both in-person and virtual members.
We will be holding the meeting in room 108A at 11:35, and anyone who wants to join virtually can email Ms. Kerr for the join link at [email protected] . Hope to see you there folks!

This Thursday we encourage all students to wear orange to recognize the legacy of the Residential School System for First Nations, Métis and Inuit families and communities. In addition, this year marks the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. To read more about the history of residential schools in Canada, check out these pictures.

Hey Mackenzie! Are you a professional linguist, or completely unknowledgeable and want to learn more? Then join the linguistics club!
[he͡ɪ mæˈkɛn.zi ‖ ɑ˞ ju ɑ pɹəˈfɛʃn̯ə̯l ˈliŋɡˌwɪst | ɑ˞ kʰəmˈpliː.tli ənˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒˌə.bəl ænd wɔnt tʰu no͡ʊ mɔɹ ‖ ðɛn d͡ʒɔ͡ɪn lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪks klʌb]
⏫ This is the IPA a transcription tool used by linguistics to phonetically transcribe the sounds of language regardless of alphabet!
At the Linguistics club will:
- Learn about the study of Linguistics
- Solve linguistics puzzles (maybe even compete in a Linguistics Olympiad)
- Make new friends
- And anything you suggest
Interested in joining?
Our current official communication platform is Google Classroom — Please join at Classroom code ypnxtsq
Please also fill our members form at https://forms.gle/i4x5Cu6KayGY7D266
Join today!

HEY MAC! SAC here with more updates for Grade 9 Day:
1.Grade 9 Day will run on Friday, Sep. 24
The weather is supposed to be nice, but it can get chilly - so make sure to dress accordly. All teachers were sent an email which includes the starting station and the class theme - we encourage all Grade 9's to dress up! (hint hint nudge nudge, there are extra points for the most spirited/dressed up class!) At the end of lunch please proceed to your Friday afternoon class for attendance. Your class will visit each station together in 10 minute rotations and we cannot mix cohorts, so please STAY WITH YOUR CLASS. We ask that you are at your start station at 12:30.
2. Grade 12 Volunteers
You will be excused from class starting at 9:30 am until 2:45 pm. Once you're excused proceed to the LIBRARY, so we can have a quick meeting before we start setting up. An email will be sent later today to ensure that everyone knows what they're doing. Please familiarize yourself with your activity prior to Friday, all of the supplies will be provided, and if you have any questions you can reach out to us on Instagram (@wlmac.sac )!
3. Virtual Grade 9 Day
Virtual grade 9s, don't worry we didn't forget about you! We prepared a special virtual grade 9 day which will run silmultaneously with the in-person one. A zoom link will be sent out to all grade 9 teachers to share with their virtual students. Attendance will be taken so make sure to join in. We planned exciting games, exclusive prizes and lots of SPIRIT!

Hey MAC!
Lots of things coming up soon so here an announcement from SAC.


WEDNESDAY, SEP 22 IS A LATE START
Make sure to turn off your alarms and sleep in! You need your beauty sleep before the busy month that's ahead of us :) School starts at 10 AM:

Morning: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Afternoon : 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm
*the schedule will also be posted on the @wlmac.sac Instagram page



STUDENT VOTE RESULTS
Student vote results from our school are in: The Liberal party won, beating the NDP by just 5 votes! The nationwide results can be found at https://studentvote.ca/canada/results/ . Thank you to all of our participants and volunteers!


PHOTO DAY
Photo day is happening this year and will happen in the beginning of October over a span of a week (a photo week perhaps?). The exact schedule is included in the an email that was sent by Mr. Johnson. We will also post the schedule on our Instagram account (@wlmac.sac) and Facebook Group (Keep Track of MAC )!