Calling all Mackenzie European handball enthusiasts!
The Athletic Council is pleased to announce that we are running European handball intramurals during Monday and Wednesday lunches starting on Monday October 16.
Face off in teams of five with up to five subs, with a minimum of two players who identify as female per team. This is a great way to have fun, make new friends and show off your competitive spirit! Sign up by clicking the link posted below.
Thursday, October 12 is the last day to sign up. We hope to see you there!
Signup Link: https://forms.gle/zjugLUfMEk9qdeYE8

General member applications for HOSA Mackenzie's 2023-2024 team are now open!
Through HOSA, you'll be able to learn about specific careers in healthcare, while competing at the national and international levels as you work towards becoming a leader in the healthcare industry! The club's application can be found on our Linktree. Applications are due on October 5th at 11:59 pm.
Also, don't miss HOSA Crawl, happening on Friday, September 29th after school in the cafeteria. At the event, you'll have a chance to learn more about about our club, meet our trainers, and enjoy some snacks with friends!

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

Interested in becoming a volunteer at Baycrest? Join us on Monday, December 12, at 3:30pm in the library for a mandatory orientation session! We're going to be answering your questions about applications, and will be providing important information that will help you be successful applicants!
A guest speaker from Baycrest will also be coming in to personally answer your questions and guide you on your applications. Please note that it is mandatory for all new volunteers to attend an orientation session, so we hope to see you all there!

📢 Attention attention! 📢
Do you want to earn volunteer hours and gain hospital experience? Then volunteering at Baycrest is the perfect opportunity for you!
Whether you’re a super busy person looking to squish in those procrastinated volunteer hours, or a “helping the community” focused individual, Baycrest is here for you! :)
Join us in the library after school on Thursday, November 10th for our mandatory info session.
Use the code ir3oohd to join our Google Classroom, where we’ll be posting all future announcements.
Also, checkout our linktree! :) https://linktr.ee/wlmac.baycrest

Hey Mackenzie! Interested in offering a hand empowering low income countries in their fight for equal healthcare, education, and development? Last year, our school was awarded the most outstanding high school chapter, raising over 4 thousand dollars, which went towards building wells in Peru. Attend fundraising events, webinars, and the M2C2 competition for a chance to win up to $500 and be recognized provincially!
Junior exec applications (for grade 9s only) are now open and will close on Sunday, Oct 30th at 11:59pm: https://forms.gle/MoKKoYPPLNMzunLJ7
Come join us this Thursday, Oct. 20th at 11:55am in room 203 for our first meeting!
For more information, check out our social media platforms:
Instagram: @wlmac.medlife
Discord: https://discord.gg/Cz2aQs7aqp

Hey Mac,
If you've applied to be part of our chapter, please check your inbox for important information regarding our first meeting! Congratulations to everyone who made it on the team, and thank you to everyone who have taken the time to apply!

Hey Mackenzie!
HOSA General Member Applications are now open for the 2022-2023 school year! Apply to partake in one of the biggest clubs at Mac to learn more about the fields of health sciences, and compete at a national (or even international) level! It's an excellent opportunity to get a head start for all of you interested in the health sciences and to meet new people!
If you are interested, check out the links below:
APPLY HERE: https://bit.ly/wlmachosa2022
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wlmac.hosa/
The deadline for the application is on OCTOBER 3 at 11:59 PM ET.
If you have any inquiries, feel free to contact us through Discord (Xenith#4451 or jullyfish#9117) or email ([email protected] or [email protected]).
Spread the word with all of your friends!
Good luck and we look forward to your applications!

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

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 :)

“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 MAC!! MEDLIFE will be having our first general board meeting on zoom tomorrow on October 28th at 4:30 pm!
The zoom link is as follows (please join with your student email)
tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/97628293516?pwd=ZGZNRmtVKzkrd1FtRVIreU5mT0JOdz09

Come out to the meeting to learn more about what MEDLIFE is and for more information on the service learning trip to Costa Rica in the summer!! Hope to see you all there :))

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!

HOSA Mackenzie is back and this year, we're bigger and better than ever before! HOSA provides high school students with the rare opportunity to explore the health sciences and compete to win competitions at a national and international level. Join one of the biggest clubs at Mac to learn about sports medicine, epidemiology, and more!
Come out to the HOSA Crawl on October 7th at 5 pm to learn more about competition and meet our trainers!
Link to Zoom meet: https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/97800041403