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!
Are you interested in supporting mental health and wellness at Mackenzie? Do you want to be in a leadership position while organizing fun events? If so, this is your sign to apply to be on Wellness@Mac's exec team for the 2024-2025 school year! The deadline to apply is June 2nd at noon.
Application link: https://forms.gle/vUVkWcUhUTNGjGEV9
Good luck to those applying!

Hey Grade 9 Mackenzie students!
Do you like sports and athletics? If so, WLMAC’s Athletic Council is the place for you. Do you want to showcase your collaboration, organization, graphic design, and creativity skills while getting an inside view of how athletics are run at WLMAC? Say no more, visit the link listed below to apply for a chance to be a part of one of WLMAC's most profound councils!
Join & Help:
-Support athletics at WLMAC
-Run sport intramurals
-Organize athletic banquet
-Photograph school games
-Design promotional graphics
-and more…..
APPLICATIONS DUE: October 5, 2023
APPLICATION LINK: https://forms.gle/SkcJaHBUNB5cUHdE6
We're looking forward to reviewing all your applications!

Hey MAC,
Club and council registration is now open! If you are a president of a club or council, please complete the form found here or in our Instagram (@wlmac.sac) bio to declare your club/council for the 2023-2024 WLMAC school year. Club activities may not begin until the form has been submitted and approved. The form will only be open until FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th, 11:59 PM.

Hey everyone!
Science Council is excited to announce that we will be holding our annual STEM Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 12 @ 3:30 pm in the cafeteria! As our final event of the year, we will be taking a look back at our achievements and presenting awards to outstanding members! 🏆 Participants will also have the chance to win even more prizes through an interactive Kahoot! Oh... and did I mention the free make-your-own ice cream sundaes?!? 🍨 Join us for an afternoon full of awards, prizes, and free ice cream!
*There are no signups for this event. Just save the date!

Hey Mac!
Mackenzie Science Club is excited to announce that executive applications for the 2023-2024 school year are now OFFICIALLY OPEN! As an MSC executive, you will have the opportunity to lead the largest club at Mackenzie, organize impactful STEM initiatives, and develop strong leadership skills! Even if you're unsure about applying, we encourage you to gve it a shot! Applications are DUE MAY 7 (in 5 days) and have been posted on the MSC google classroom and Discord. Good luck!

Heyyyy Mackenzie
Are you interested in joining student council? If you are, we are holding ONE BIG MANDATORY meeting on the application process.

When: Tuesday May 2nd at Lunch
Where: Library
This is mandatory if you want to be considered to run!!!
We’ll go over all the responsibilities and requirements of eligibility for all positions that are offered, as well as a brief overview of what we do.

Hey Mackenzie!
It may be April but there’s no reason for you to be a fool! Your very own Science Council is proud to present Science Month!!! Get ready for a non-stop, high-octane scientific spectacle all throughout the next month!
Build up your excitement for HOSA and MEC’s collaborative biomedical engineering event and a Zoom panel meeting with professional engineers in Engineering Week!
Following it up with an out-of-the-world experience in Space Week. Get ready for a demonstration of Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity and two consecutive days of a Digital Star Lab, a large inflatable planetarium.
Peaking at our third week we have Mackenzie’s second-ever Science Bowl! Gather up your friends into teams of four and compete with others in your grade in a science-themed round-robin competition!
Wrapping up the whole month, we’ll have our Serene Science Slow Down Week! Tune in to watch the movie Gravity and compete in a science song Kahoot!
All events will be at lunch unless otherwise specified.
Make sure to sign up for events at our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/sciencemonth
Stay tuned for updates!

Heyyy Mackenzie!
Just a reminder that we will be hosting a food day on Friday, March 31st in the large gym. We have clubs selling a large assortment of food and drinks so make sure to come by and support them!!

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!

Heyyy MAC!
Dodgeball intramurals are starting soon! We will be hosting a mandatory information meeting on Monday, October 17 in the main gym. You MUST attend this meeting if you wish to participate in dodgeball intramurals! Additionally, there will be a smaller, optional meeting this Friday in main gym to go over sign-ups and any outstanding questions.
Sign ups for dodgeball intramurals will CLOSE on Monday, October 17 at 11:59pm so we strongly advise you to put together a team as soon as possible. The sign up forms can be found on our brand new intramural google classroom! The google classroom code is 4eqbd5o! Make sure to check out our @wlmac.athletics Instagram page and the new google classroom for any updates.
Intramurals will be starting on Wednesday October 19. See you there! :dart: :muscle:

Hi everyone! Applications for Mackenzie's Largest Business Club, Business Council are closing this Thursday! This is your chance to compete in Canada's most prestigious business competitions — and even represent team Canada in FBLA's international competition in Atlanta, Georgia!
Apply by Thursday, Oct.6: https://forms.gle/vd74J3z4RjRDRZ59A
Need more reasons to apply?
1) Enhance your university applications
2) Meet our alumni, who attend prestigious US and Canadian schools
3) Win prizes at our weekly meetings

Hey Mac! Business Council, one of the top school business clubs in the COUNTRY is hosting its info session this Thursday in the library at 3:30 PM! Here's several reasons you should join the council:
1) Compete Nationally and Internationally in an event of your choice - from economics, finance, and marketing to healthcare and coding!
2) Enhance your resume and university application — regardless of major
3) Meet Business Council's Alumni, who now attend The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania), UofT, Queen's, Western, and more!
Application Form: (Closes Oct. 6): https://forms.gle/vd74J3z4RjRDRZ59A

Hey Mac!
We’re delighted to announce that MCPT is back and in person for the 2022-2023 school year!
As one of the largest clubs at WLMAC with more than 150 members, MCPT has always been dedicated to furthering the knowledge of computer science, be it through competing in programming competitions, promoting software development projects through hackathons, or hosting mentorship sessions for ICS help. In a nutshell, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to break into CS.
If any of this sounds interesting to you, stay tuned for a meeting soon where we’ll give general information about the club and present some of the events that we plan on hosting this year! In the meantime, here’s a list of the main platforms that we’ll be using this year so you can stay connected:
Club Website & Online Judge: https://mcpt.ca/
Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Vs29W6zHRD
Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzk3NTkyNTk0MjYw?cjc=2ubkkqi

Hey MAC!
Want your club featured at Mackenzie's BIGGEST club exploration event? Then make sure you register your club or council before Monday, September 26 using the forms in our linktree on @wlmac.sac on Instagram! The forms will still stay open throughout the school year, but if you don't register your club by Monday, September 26, then you can't participate in club crawl. Just remember: no club activities can run until AFTER form submission AND approval. If you submit the form later than Wednesday, September 14 at 11:59pm, please email Nicole or Zoe and let them know that it has been submitted.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wlmac.sac
Nicole's Email: [email protected]
Zoe's Email: [email protected]

Hey MAC!
SUPER IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR ALL CLUB/COUNCIL EXECUTIVES :bangbang: If you are planning to run a club or council this year (whether it be a recurring or new club/council), you MUST fill out the "Club Registration Form 2022-2023" in our Linktree! If you do not have a staff supervisor, please fill out "Seeking Staff Advisor Form 2022-2023" instead, and our VPs (Nicole and Zoe) will contact you through email afterwards.
This form MUST be SUBMITTED AND APPROVED before ANY CLUB ACTIVITIES CAN BEGIN (that means no meetings)! As a last FYI, the form will stay open throughout the school year. This means that you can choose to start and register a club at any point during the school year but once again, no club activities can run until AFTER form submission and approval. If you submit the form later than today at 11:59pm, please email Nicole or Zoe and let them know that it has been submitted.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wlmac.sac
Nicole's Email: [email protected]
Zoe's Email: [email protected]

Hey Grade 9's! :wave:
Grade 9 Day is this Tuesday, September 20th! :bangbang: The theme for this year's Grade 9 Day is Breakfast Club groups and each one of you has been put in a specific group. 🥚 Want to know if you'll be a nerd, an athlete or maybe even a band kid? 📚 Check the Grade 9 Day group lists posted outside the library and on the SAC Board outside of the Main Gym to find out! :raised_hands: There are 16 fun-themed groups and prizes to be won for the best costumes so be sure to check which group you're in :) 🎊

Hey Mackenzie! Are you curious about science? Or looking to meet new people and discover how the world around you works? Well, Mackenzie Science Club is back! As Mackenzie’s LARGEST club with over 200 members, MSC is responsible for many of students' favourite STEM and seasonal events throughout the year! Whether you want to showcase your scientific knowledge, race to construct the sturdiest boat, or flaunt your trivia skills, no matter the skill level, MSC has an event for everyone! Plus, all of our events are now in-person, adding a level of excitement and interaction that has been missing for 3 years!
We will be holding our introduction event on Wednesday/Thursday this week:
Grade 9s: Wednesday, September 14 @ 11:55 am in room 104
Grade 10s: Wednesday, September 14 @ 11:55 am in room 102
Grade 11s: Thursday, September 15 @ 11:55 am in room 104
Grade 12s: Thursday, September 15 @ 11:55 am in room 102
Join our google classroom and discord to keep up-to-date with our latest updates!
Links:
MSC in 95 Seconds Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_Xkzz-h_Tk
NEW Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/c/NTM1NDkyOTM1OTE0?cjc=lnsite6
Discord: https://discord.gg/M6fHvSmUQC
Other links: https://linktr.ee/MackenzieScienceClub

Hey MAC!
The club registration form for 2022-2023 is now open!
If you are president of an existing club or interested in starting a new club, please fill out the form named “Club Registration Form 2022-2023”.
If you do not currently have a staff supervisor, please fill out the “Seeking Staff Advisor Form 2022-2023” instead, and we will contact you through email afterwards.
This form MUST be submitted and approved BEFORE club activities can begin, and will stay open throughout the school year.

Club Registration Form : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcG3Yi-8739L9tmfff9NRZU1NGN1D7FwMufB6HZIFHtowJbA/viewform
Seeking Staff Advisor Form : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJQ5SIkaR0q0S9U46759-sc7NhPll5yF-mo59q4MRUTpg3UQ/viewform

Hey MAC,
We are excited to announce that the long-awaited STEM Awards Ceremony will be taking place on Wednesday, June 15 after school in the CAF!! All members of any science council club are encouraged to attend. We will be recognizing several outstanding members from MSC, HOSA, MEC, Biology Club, Physics Club, and Chemistry club and each award winner will receive a $15 gift card 👀 👀 There will be a Kahoot at the beginning of the ceremony, and the winner will win a $5 gift card! Snacks will also be given out to everyone who attends.
See you on June 15th! Come out and show your support for your friends and favourite clubs 🥰

Hey Mac!
We've received a few questions on election guidelines, rules and where election resources can be found, so I'll try to address them all in a post here. An online dropbox has been created for the mandatory 30 student signatures (due May 13th); the link for that, along with the candidate form, teacher reference form, and info meeting slides can be found at the end of this post.
Next - a few FAQ's:

Only current Grade 9's may vote for the Junior Representative position.
All students, including graduating students, may vote for any position. The sole exception is the Junior Representative position, as listed above.
Teacher references must be from teachers currently teaching at Mackenzie.
Candidates for appointed positions also need 30 signatures from students supporting their candidacy.

These FAQ's, along with any others that may come up in the future, will be listed on a Google Doc also linked below.
Links:
Student Council Application Form
Teacher Reference Form
Info Meeting Slides
Signatures Dropbox
FAQ's

Hey everyone 📣
Reminder that our Exec Applicant info session + Q&A is tomorrow at 4:30 PM!
You will be able to join virtually via the link below:

https://meet.jit.si/moderated/266dd30ad417d3e11bd48a58f83da2b018c6916d9b56efdbf9f6d0951188c1f4

Just a few clarifications to clear up any confusion (and because there were indeed changes):
- meeting is afterschool
- virtual meeting, so we will NOT be in-person

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.

Applications Open Now
Business Council, Mackenzie’s largest business club, is recruiting executives for the 2022-2023 school year. Business Council prepares its 90+ members for national and international competitions from FBLA and Target Alpha. The council provides an unparalleled professional environment for its executives, who help plan school-wide events like Mackenzie’s Undergraduate Business Panel.
Applications are open to ALL MACKENZIEIE STUDENTS, regardless of grade or past experience with the council. The due date for the application is Saturday, May 1st at 11:59 PM (EST).
https://forms.gle/F89kpWeMnByZjAP36

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 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!!! ❄️☃️🎅

SAC x CLUBS PRESENT… food day on wednesday november 17 (tomorrow!) don’t forget to bring your change to support your fellow clubs 💙💛 food day will run at lunch at the back of the school (or the gym depending on weather)! get excited mackenzie 🦁

Have a passion for athletics? Want to promote school spirit through a variety of healthy activities? Are you looking for leadership opportunities at Mackenzie?
The 2021-2022 Athletic Council applications are now open for all GRADE 9s! 👟
The link to apply is located in our LinkTree at https://linktr.ee/mac.athletics. The due date for all applications is November 22nd at 11:59PM. 🗓
Apply now❗

Hey Mackenzie! It’s that time of year again, MAC is taking Fall apparel orders for Mackenzie merchandise! To make your order, visit https://linktr.ee/mac.athletics for the order form. There are different brands you can choose from and a variety of customizations you can make! Support MAC and make an order today!

Hey MAC!
SAC needs your help to design our merch for the winter season!
If you are someone who is hardworking and has artistic abilities, please fill out the following google form by WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD AT MIDNIGHT.
Merch Committee Team Application
The application is super quick and should only take a couple of minutes.
Thanks again Mackenzie! We can't wait to announce all the merch designs we have planned!

Hey hey heyyy Mac! The moment you've all been waiting for: ACED Mackenzie has released its team list! With over one hundred applications, we had the honour of reviewing all the superb applications and would like to congratulate all applicants, whether you made it or not, for your efforts.
Find the member list here: https://bit.ly/wlmacacedteam
Training will begin this Tuesday, November 2nd at 11:40am (lunch) for members! Report to the room number of your assigned event (can be found on the memeber list doc). Please eat your lunch before the meeting as the classrooms will be packed for this first meeting.

Hey Mac!
SAC and Arts Council are very excited to announce that they are working on creating a mural in the front entrance of the school!
We want to hear from you, the students on what the mural should look like!
Please fill out this Survey by October 31st so we can get started as soon as possible! Thanks!

APPLICATIONS FOR MACKENZIE'S ACED TEAM CLOSE THIS FRIDAY AT 11:59!!! APPLY AT https://bit.ly/wlmacaced
Do you want to learn about marketing, finance, and everything in between? Do you want to join Mackenzie's Biggest Business Case Competition Team? And last but not least.... do you like cash prizes 😏? If you answered yes to any of these questions, THEN ACED IS THE TEAM FOR YOU!!
Learn more about our club on our instagram @wlmac.aced!!
Apply to ACED today! Applications close THIS FRIDAY at 11:59, don't miss out!!

Hey Mackenzie Musicians!
If you're interested in joining concert band, jazz band, or choir this year, playing music with the rest of the Mackenzie Music family, fill out the form below to let us know!
For now, all ensembles are running virtually. We'll be holding an information Meet on Monday, October 18 at 4 pm, so be sure to join the ensemble Google Classrooms to receive the Meet link info!!
https://forms.gle/VGYRpwgdTcPEpvMG9
🎵 Make music and come together!

Hi Mac,
Due to the late start tomorrow, the Council/Clubs President meeting will start at 12:10pm in the Main Gym. Please keep in mind, COVID-19 safety protocols are in place - spread out when seated in the bleachers.
Have a great night!