Attention LyonHackers! 📣 Here is what your coding-filled weekend will look like - the workshops hosted by our execs will help guide you to complete your projects, so don't miss out! ✍️

Now that you've had a small rest after CCC (or maybe you've stayed on the grind 💪), it's time... for MCPT's fourth annual hackathon! 🧑‍💻
LyonHacks IV will be an online hackathon open to all WLMAC students from April 6th 12:00 PM - 8th 11:59 PM (for a total of 60 hours). Students can form teams of up to 4 individuals and the top ranking teams will be awarded with a prize pool of $150 🏆 !
Use the link below to register to confirm your participation in this exciting event before the deadline (April 5th 11:59 PM) 🗓️:
https://mcpt.ca/lyonhacks4

⌨️ Get ready to type up your skills and click into action at MCPT's Keyboard and Mouse Input Workshop! 🖱️
This event led by the mentorship branch will be held at lunch in room 222 this coming Monday, December 4th. There will be a lesson that covers all of the main mouse/key input methods and variables in processing. Of course, hands-on practice with problems will be involved as well. 😉
This topic will be very helpful for ICS projects, so don't miss out... all skill levels are welcome! 👀

Hey MAC!
Debate club is back Mackenzie! Get ready to argue, persuade and convince by throwing facts and clever arguments at your friends because remember – facts don’t care about your feelings!
We will be having our introductory meeting on Tuesday, October 10th, in room 214! Come by to learn more about our plans for the school year, including a student-teacher debate! All are welcome -- NO prior debate experience is needed, whether you are completely new to debate or if you are an advanced debater.
As always, please join our Google Classroom and fill out our member signup form. Let us know what topics you want to debate! These links can be found on our LinkTree.

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!

Hey Mackenzie!
MEC is proud to be welcoming THREE engineers to talk about their experiences on April 4. Everyone in the school is welcome to attend!

They have degrees ranging from a PhD to a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering and work in Pharmaceutical R&D, Manufacturing Process Control, and Environmental Engineering Consulting. Each will be talking about the work they do, a day-in-the-life, and will conduct a Q&A!
Regardless of what field you'd like to pursue, this is a great opportunity to learn about how professionals apply science and engineering in real life and explore several industries!
The event will be after school on April 4 at 3:30pm, either in the cafeteria or several classrooms (TBD). There will be free treats!!

Register using this form: https://forms.gle/dBrTmZmgCGAu6m5g7
WE CANNOT GUARANTEE A SEAT OR SNACKS IF YOU DON'T REGISTER.

Hey MAC!
In collaboration with HOSA and Biology Club, MSC is excited to announce our FIRST GUEST SPEAKER event of the school year! We will be hosting Dr. Alex Lang, a medical scientist at Janssen who was involved in the development of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine! If you are interested in a future career in the health sciences field or just want to learn more about the development of vaccines, then be sure to attend!
Signups: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJI438rwvs4wlS9EvFfIfx-ddgF3dwroS3Rcqwlh33vYLRBA/viewform
This guest speaker event will be happening on Wednesday, January 11 from 11:55 am to 12:40 pm in the library. Due to capacity limits, attendance will be awarded based on a first come first serve basis. Signups close on January 1st. Snacks and refreshments will be served during the event, however, please eat your lunch beforehand.
Happy holidays!

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!

Hey Mac!
Equinox is holding our first meeting of the year this Thursday (October 27th) at lunch in room 102. If you’re passionate about enacting positive change, learning more about women’s empowerment, and picking up practical skills, then Equinox is for you! This week our focus is on women in business, including female figureheads in the field, skill-building, and using our resources as students. Swing by our biweekly Thursday meetings to be a part of the conversation - anyone is welcome!

Hey Mackenzie!
TED Club @ Mac is back for the 2022-2023 school year! If you love voicing an opinion, or just want to learn something new, TED club is the place to be! TED Club hosts various exciting panels with guest speakers and interactive events to give you a platform to shine. Register as an official general member now using the form at the bottom of this announcement!
Executive applications are currently open as well! Apply by October 7th at 11:55 PM for the chance to gain valuable experiences and contribute to the Mackenzie community. All grades are encouraged to apply! The form and information about available positions is accessible through our linktree linked on this page, in the bio of our Instagram @wlmac.tedclub, or the QR code on posters around the school. Best of luck!
Thank you for your interest and make sure to join our google classroom for exciting updates!
Executive application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeowdiFUOhkPVRrtFcuXsPcHEhX0wOsALOJr3yJfANmpSK0Bg/viewform?usp=sf_link
General member sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCpRn5IzaQxBFf7zjJQC5yozc6Ozc52gyJcw1XyF3JLd4r2w/viewform?usp=sf_link
TED Club Google classroom: https://classroom.google.com/c/NTAxNTc2MTI0ODA3?cjc=mu6nbht
TED Club linktree: https://linktr.ee/TED.Club

For all graduating students, there will be an assembly taking place next Tuesday, May 24th at 9:00am.

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!

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!

Introducing Mackenzie’s first-ever Holiday Game Jam!
A game jam is a competitive and social event where teams of up to 4 students create video games and then pitch their new game ideas to the rest of the group. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends, create something cool, and learn a thing or two! No previous game dev experience is required - we’ll be running many workshops over the event to expand your knowledge of game dev. We’ll also be hosting fun activities for you and your friends to participate in and enjoy over the span of the event!
The Holiday Game Jam will run from December 27th at noon to December 31st at noon. Teams will have a total of 96 hours to both create and prepare a game and a pitch. To read more, visit:

https://holiday-game-jam.devpost.com/

Register your team of up to 4 members by December 26th @ midnight. There is no registration fee; all students currently attending William Lyon Mackenzie can participate!

https://mcpt.ca/gamejam

Hey Everyone! Mackenzie’s Undergraduate Business Panel will take place this Friday at 4:00 PM over Zoom. The event will feature former WLMAC students who attend Canada's top business programs. They will share advice on applying, insight on their particular programs and universities, their journey to getting accepted, and more. As an attendee, you'll have the opportunity to ask our panelists questions and interact with them directly during the breakout room portion of our event. This is an invaluable opportunity for grade 9-12 students who are interested in studying business.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/X4H4kbXJsQzppk92A

Hey Mackenzie! Are you interested in animation? Do you want to learn about careers in visual arts? If so, visit the Careers in Design Club's virtual meeting on Tuesday, November 16th, at 4:30 pm, where professional animators will come and talk about their experiences in the world of animation, from how they got started, to their creative process for each comic strip and cartoon, and everything in between. If you are interested, you can sign up for the meet via the google form:
https://forms.gle/rDKpGs7Qm1v7DqVJ8
Hope to see you all there!
If you want to learn more about our upcoming guests, or our club in general, visit Careers In Design Club on Mac Lyon's Den

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.