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

There's 2 more days before the winter break ❄ , but do you know what else that means @everyone? 👀 It's almost time for MCPT's Holiday Game Jam! ☃
MCPT is hosting its third annual game jam over the winter break, spanning from December 26th at 10AM to December 30th at 10AM (just 96 hours!), where you can form a team of up to 4 Mackenzie students to create a game 🎮 and a short video pitch. Additionally, there are $120 worth of prizes ready to be awarded for the best games 🏆. Do not fear if you don't have any previous game development experience, as we'll also be hosting workshops, activities, and mentorship sessions! :wink:
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to gain some game development experience while also learning, bonding, and having fun! Register your team by December 24th at 11:59PM to save your spot.

https://forms.gle/6PyHWXFJjFRnqP9q9

For more information, visit:

https://itch.io/jam/mackenzie-holiday-game-jam-iii

⌨️ 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! 👀

Whats up MAC?
MRC has taken a huge step up and now is providing this a-MAZE-ing event! Do you love a good maze? Are you looking to learn more about programming robots? Then join us, on Monday, November 13th OR the 20th for the Pathfinding Puzzles competitive event!
In this event, you will learn the basics of controlling a robot using Arduino, and put your pathfinding skills to the test by navigating your robot out of a challenging maze as quickly as possible! Don't worry, no coding experience is required! THIS IS A COMPETITIVE EVENT, PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN TO THE WINNERS!
This event will be running twice on the dates given, your team will only show up on one of the date!
Sign up quickly, only 24 spots are available!

More information can be found on our instagram @wlmac.robotics

Looking for sum-where to take a byte of your lunch this Thursday? 🍕🍎
Join MCPT in room 222 at lunch this Thursday, October 26th because even if we can’t give you a-rrays (in fact we can’t give you a pay grade at all), we can teach you about sum and difference arrays!
For those interested in competitive programming, this'll be a very useful concept in problem solving for contests like LCC 💡
See you all there! 🧑‍💻👩‍💻
P.S. if your LCC team finished top-3 in either the junior or senior division, stop by for stickers for each member in your team tomorrow (Thursday) in room 222!!

Heyy MAC,
In light of the spooky season,
on Monday, October 30th we will be hosting our SECOND event! Meet us in room 219 at lunch (11:55). If you are interested in joining the event, you must sign up.
Laser Lantern Lightup is our event where we will host an interactive lesson on the basics of python. After the lesson, you will be using your enhanced coding skills to turn on an LED when movement is detected by a PIR sensor. This event will be in duos or individuals.

Event Details:
Date: Monday, October 30th
Time: 11:55 PM (Lunchtime)
Location: Room 219
Join us in Room 219, please use this sign up form so we can prepare materials for this event! Don't forget to do the general membership form.
MEMBER SIGN UP HERE:(https://forms.gle/7DWUtbRxKpjVfafZA).
EVENT SIGN UP HERE : https://forms.gle/sEYVEujSx8a291wB8
BOTH FORMS ARE MANDATORY

OUR LINK TREE: https://linktr.ee/wlmac.robotics
GOOGLE CLASSROOM: https://classroom.google.com/c/NTI5MzUwOTE4NDgz (CODE zylh4p3)
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wlmac.robotics/

Are you looking to troubleshoot some haunting issues 👻 ?
You’re in luck because MCPT’s first Lyon Computing Competition (LCC) of the year is up and running on Wednesday, October 25 from 5:00 - 7:30 PM (online).
In order to participate you must register at https://mcpt.ca/lcc/signup by Monday, October 23rd at 11:59 PM with your team of 3-4 students (1 or 2 members are not allowed).
And if you’re looking for a trick or treat 🍬 for the holiday festivities, the top ranking teams in the junior and senior division will each get a github-themed sticker! So make sure to spread the word, gather your friends, and get ready to solve some eerie-sistible problems 🎃 !
P.S. You must participate in 3 LCCs to be eligible for the CCC and if you’re in an LCC team, only 1-2 members must fulfill the lessons requirement.

Heyy MAC,
We are thrilled to announce our next FIRST EVENT - an Intro Meeting and the Beginner Scribble Robot Build🤯 🔥 , the bot you saw at CLUB CRAWL! We will cover the basics of the club, how it runs, as well as all the plans that have been made for the school year. Keep in mind, the Beginner Scribble Robot Build 🤖 is for beginners as we will teach the basics of wiring and voltage! (Only 8 teams will be accepted - first come, first serve)
(Form closes October 10th, don't miss out!).

Event Details:
Date: Monday, October 16th
Time: 12:00 PM (Lunchtime)
Location: Room 219
Join us in Room 219, please use this sign up form so we can prepare materials for this event! Don't forget to do the general membership form.
MEMBER SIGN UP HERE:(https://forms.gle/7DWUtbRxKpjVfafZA).
EVENT SIGN UP HERE : https://forms.gle/zvoVW8VcREMi6Ho76
BOTH FORMS ARE MANDATORY

OUR LINK TREE: https://linktr.ee/wlmac.robotics
DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/vKJffqEf
GOOGLE CLASSROOM: https://classroom.google.com/c/NTI5MzUwOTE4NDgz (CODE zylh4p3)
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wlmac.robotics/

Thank you to everyone who came to our intro meeting and our club crawl stand to support MCPT! Thanks to you, we are able to run one of Mackenzie's largest clubs successfully, year after year.
We have a lot in store for all of you this year, and in order to keep up, we highly suggest joining the Google Classroom at https://mcpt.ca/gc and following our Instagram at https://mcpt.ca/ig.
Additionally, in order to attend any of our meetings or events, you are required to sign up using the form at https://mcpt.ca/signup.
See you in the ICS hallway!

Hey MAC, are you interested in the world of ROBOTICS??
Allow us to introduce you to MRC!
🤖🚀 Want to IMPROVE your tech skills? Join the Mackenzie Robotics Club and UNLEASH your creativity! 💡 Learn about programming, build AWESOME robots, master microcontrollers, and COMPETE for EPIC prizes! 🏆🎉 Don't miss out on the FUN!
Keep in mind that this is our debut year, we hope you have a great experience.
If you are interested in joining, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/7DWUtbRxKpjVfafZA
The form is MANDATORY (for participation)
🎉DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR BOOTH AT CLUB CRAWL (10/3/2023)
OUR LINK TREE: https://linktr.ee/wlmac.robotics
DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/vKJffqEf
GOOGLE CLASSROOM: https://classroom.google.com/c/NTI5MzUwOTE4NDgz (CODE zylh4p3)
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wlmac.robotics/

Love puzzles, competition, or computers? Well then get ready because Cybersecurity club is back! Whether you're in it for cracking codes, defending systems with a team, or just want to try something new, we've got something for everyone! Join us this Friday @ lunch in rm 219 to learn all about the club and what's in store for you! Absolutely no experience is required. See you there!

Get ready to put your cybersecurity skills to the test in this year's (unofficial) CyberPatriot qualifiers! Compete in up to teams of 6 for 4 hours anytime between Sat Sept 30th - Sun Oct 1st for the chance to be one of 5 the teams representing mackenzie in this year's competition! Cyberpatriot is a cyberdefence competition. Teams that make it to the finals will get to travel to compete in America!
Register your team here: https://forms.gle/TR7yDzYtxqH1PrvY9
Don't have any experience? No worries! We have a lot of resources to get you started (linked at the end of the Google form) :D
NOTE: Due to the competition prices going up + a decrease in school budget, teams will have to pay for the actual CyberPatriot competition. Fee per team is 300 CAD (50 per person). We are working to see how much we can cut the price down. All-Girls teams do not have to pay the 300 dollar registration fee

It's that time of the year again~ Tech Team member applications are open!
For those who don't know, as a primarily behind-the-scenes organization, Tech Team helps to put on the big shows at Mac. Members operate various A/V equipment, and help run assemblies, events, and more. We're looking for dedication, adaptability, problem solving and initiative.
For those interested in becoming a member, please apply using the form below.
Please submit the form by Sun, Oct 8th at 25:00.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_4T8_Kfm8FHdbF45t56gAYrQmHaBWEDh_svkjp7CWLNmcTw/viewform

Mark your calendars @Student - Cybersecurity club exec applications are now open!
Apply to join our exec team by Wed, May 31st @ 11:59 p.m. Role descriptions + application form can be found in the link below. We strongly encourage people from all grades to apply. Good luck everyone, we look forward to reading your applications! https://forms.gle/MjpP1K2BKkA7HiFh6

Phew, that was pouring rain!
Did you have fun dodging those April showers? 🌧️
Or were you trying hard not to collide with buds of possible May flowers? 🌼
Either way, here's why you should drop into room 222 tomorrow during lunch.
MCPT's second part of the game development workshop is here! 🎮
What better way to celebrate the sign of spring than to join an interactive walk-through on collisions and levels?
P.S. Make sure to bring your laptops to follow along! 💻

MCPT Presents...The 5th LCC!
Even though this year's CCC is already over, it's never too late to start grinding for the next year's!
The fifth Lyon's Computing Competition (LCC) of the year will be coming up this Thursday (March 30) at 5pm to 7:30pm! In case you forgot, it is a programming competition competed in teams as a fun way to practice problem solving for Mackenzie students. There are two divisions, a junior division and a more challenging senior division for you to choose. 😌
Additionally, starting from this LCC, points will be accumulated to determine a final ranking at the end of the school year! 👀

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.

We are excited to announce that MGCI and WLMAC have joined together to host the annual WxMCTF cybersecurity competition with over $2000 worth of prizes! 🎉
Dates: ⏰
WxMCTF will run from March 1, 2023 @ 00:00 (EST) to March 13, 2023 @ 23:59 (EST).
About: ?
Compete in teams of up to 4 and battle it out with your skills in digital forensics, website and binary exploitation, reverse engineering, and cryptography! The challenges are designed with a low barrier of entry to enable even first-time competitors to gain experience and knowledge in an enjoyable, cooperative way. This contest is organized by WLMAC's Cybersecurity Club and MGCI's CTF Club. Our $2000+ worth of prizes are generously supported by DigitalOcean. This competition is open to everyone, but prizes are only available for teams entirely made up of Ontario high school students.
Links: :link:


ctftime event: https://ctftime.org/event/1911
contest and registration page: https://ctf.mcpt.ca/contest/WxMCTF
info document: https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/19e-frfMbch_aIjb7y4WPvUoxH3ZtnCkm6TUDUDl1PEQ/preview

We are excited to announce that MGCI and WLMAC have joined together to host the annual WxMCTF cybersecurity competition with over $2000 worth of prizes! 🎉
Dates: ⏰
WxMCTF will run from March 1st @ midnight to March 13th @ midnight
About: ?
Compete in teams of up to 4 and battle it out with your skills in digital forensics, website and binary exploitation, reverse engineering, and cryptography among students ages 13+ across Ontario!
The challenges are designed with a low barrier of entry to enable even first-time competitors to gain experience and knowledge in an enjoyable, cooperative way. This contest is organized by WLMAC's Cybersecurity club and MGCI's CTF club. Our $2000+ worth of prizes are generously supported by DigitalOcean.
Registration: ✓
- To register, create an account on our website: https://ctf.mcpt.ca/accounts/signup/
- Create or join a team here: https://ctf.mcpt.ca/teams/
- Learn more here: https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/19e-frfMbch_aIjb7y4WPvUoxH3ZtnCkm6TUDUDl1PEQ/edit
- Contest link: https://ctf.mcpt.ca/contest/WxMCTF

MCPT: The Game Jam
Looking for something to do over the winter break in your pa-jam-as? We’ve got you covered!
MCPT will be holding a game jam from December 26th at noon until the 30th at 11:59 PM (for a total of 108 hours)!! Participants will create a game based on a theme and prepare a pitch to submit to our judges. During the 5 days, workshops will be held to help students with game development and any other questions if they get into a sticky situation. There will be many prize categories and the winning teams will be able to earn a special something! Additionally, there will be multiple activities and games hosted for participants to have some fun! :blobbusiness:
To participate you must sign up in a team of 1-4 (must be a student attending WLMAC) by Sunday December 25 @ 11:59 PM using the following form:

https://mcpt.ca/gamejam

The 22-23 MCPT Hoodie!
Vroom vroom 🛷 - Santa and his reindeer’s have pulled over to deliver amazing news! 🎅
MCPT hoodie orders are back again for the ‘22-’23 school year. The following form to order will be open until Thursday, December 22, 11:59 PM, so make sure you don’t miss it!

https://mcpt.ca/hoodies/

All designs will be embroidered and you will also have the option to have a name personalization on the back of the hoodie.
P.S. After pulling some strings we can tell you that your hoodies will cost less when more people order - so make sure to tell your friends!

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 Mackenzie!
Are you ready to power up your
engineering skills? If so, Mackenzie Engineering Club's upcoming green energy event will surely spark your interest. Learn more about Environmental Engineering and build your own wind turbine to see which one generates the most power!
Join us on Tuesday, November 29 after school in the cafeteria!
Please use this google form to indicate your interest so we have enough materials for you:
https://forms.gle/q8ELPpUBtrq5gsqY6
Hope to see you there!

Ever wanted to learn how to exploit a website? Well now's your chance! Check out Cybersecurity club's third intro to CTF lesson, Intro to Web Exploitation, on:
Friday, Nov 25th @ lunch in rm 219!
Like usual, no experience is required! See y'all there :D

The 2nd LCC | November
Have you fallen in love with our contests? 🍂 Are you pining for another one? 🌲 Well then, you won't beleaf what will be happening this week. 😱
The second Lyon's Computing Competition (LCC) of the year will be coming up this Thursday (November 24) from 5pm to 7:30pm! In case you forgot, LCC is a team programming competition with both a junior and a senior division for Mackenzie students.
A reminder that in order to write the CCC, you must participate in at least 2 LCCs. If you're in a new team, make sure to sign up with the link below by Nov 22 @ 11:59pm.

https://mcpt.ca/lcc/signup

Web Dev Workshop: Back End
Want to know how websites work behind the scenes?
Join us for our second part of our two-part web development workshop this Thursday, November 10 at lunch in room 222, where you will get to learn about backend development! We will covering what backend is, what backend developers do, how URLs work, and how to code the logic behind websites in JavaScript.

Rvio oj ovfz v ncjo vo yzxmtkodib hznnvbzn, wpo yji'o fijr rczmz oj novmo? (Want to take a shot at decrypting messages, but don't know where to start?)
Then get ready for the 2nd lesson of our intro to CTF series, Intro to Cryptography, on:
Friday, Nov 11th @ lunch in rm 219
Like last time no experience is required :D
See y'all there!

MCPT's Web Dev Workshop Part 1: Front End
Interested in learning how to create your own website?
MCPT will be holding part 1 of the two part web development workshop series starting this Thursday, November 3 in room 222. This week will be focused on front end components while part 2 will look at the back end.You'll be learning about making a webpage using HTML and CSS, how to create a navigation bar, basic syntax, as well as a showcase of a pre-made demo.
Make sure you attend both parts of the series to gather as much info as you can!

Want to learn how to find secret messages in a file? Or maybe even how to scour the internet for hidden info?
Well mark your calendars, because it's time for the Cybersecurity club's first lesson of the year: intro to forensics! Come by and learn how to solve your first forensic problems on:
Friday, Oct 28th @ lunch in rm 219
No experience is required. Feel free to bring your lunch (just don't eat at the computers)!
See you all there!

MCPT: The First LCC!
Psst.. I heard there is a rumour going on that LCC is starting very soon.
They said that you and your friends are especially invited to join LCC on Oct 27th after school from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. If I were you, I'd take up that invitation!
The Lyon's Computing Contest (LCC) is a team programming contest hosted throughout the year by MCPT. You and a team of up to 4 will be solving 5 programming problems, starting from the easiest to the most difficult. Everybody is welcome to join, regardless of skill level. There are two divisions: junior for those newer to programming, and senior for teams looking for a real challenge. Whether you're looking for a memorable experience with friends, looking for extra prep for CCC, or wanting to scratch that competitive itch, LCC has got you covered.
Interested? Sign up your team by Tues, Oct 25th:

https://mcpt.ca/lcc/signup


NOTE: To write the CCC (Canadian Computing Competition) hosted by the University of Waterloo in February, you must participate in at least 2 LCCs. Only Mackenzie students are allowed to participate in the LCC.

MCPT's Intro Information Session (Tues/Thurs)
Did you guys hear something? Because MCPT is back and running again!
Next Tuesday (October 4th) and Thursday (October 6th), MCPT will be holding an introductory information session during lunch in room 222 for the events we’ll be hosting this year, contests like CCC where you can showcase your competitive programming skills, as well as our very amazing and talented branches of MCPT (communications, competitive, learning, mentorship, and judge).
Everyone is welcome to join so see you there!

(P.S. Tuesday and Thursday’s meeting will be the same, so if you can’t pop in on one of the days you can come by on the other day)

MCPT presents: The Competitive Diagnostic Contest!
As the first event of the 2022-2023 school year, MCPT is excited to announce our competitive diagnostic contest. Participation is open to all skill levels, but beginners are especially encouraged! It's mainly about evaluating your familiarity with competitive programming topics for future lessons and contests, so don't worry if you can’t solve some problems yet.
The contest duration will be from Sept 23 @ 3:15 pm to Sept 25 @ 11:59 pm, with a two-hour window to participate individually. There will be 6 problems of increasing difficulty — with the same scoring format as an LCC.
Interested?
Fill out the form in the contest description to get the access code!

https://mcpt.ca/contest/diagnostic22

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 everyone! The time has come: the CyberPatriot qualifiers are finally here!
Not sure what CyberPatriot is or want to learn more about the competition? Click here to learn more: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12gS1F8bQA42qWxWkmiBUsKlKmHsgphtofhDSU7NmoLs/edit?usp=sharing
Info


The qualifiers will be running virtually from Oct 1st @ 9:00 a.m - Oct 2nd @ 9:00 p.m.
Teams can compete anytime between the above timeframe. Once your window begins, teams will have 6 consecutive hours to compete or until the hard deadline, whichever comes first.
The top two teams will get to compete in CyberPatriot with WLMAC.
You can compete with a team of up to 6 members. You CAN'T be in more than one team.


Training Material
Want to prepare for the qualifier round? We've got you covered:


Intro Lessons + basic practice: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rOyDsDiK0SjC56J2J0DhbpeqYBVhMcMi?usp=sharing
Cisco: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rdoIoc1lm6VYtFpVxyO1ScDjAVXHRRTd?usp=sharing
Linux: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jC6-HpCGUClYNYyiXdEQie5PfQBBEGvg?usp=sharing
Windows: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CUbbja3gXJQc3AjEMRK4oFXM4FXlTY0U?usp=sharing
Practice Images: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_t3MNBYk1KH64MvfCn8t0VEEIfkPHRza?usp=sharing
Official training material: https://www.uscyberpatriot.org/competition/training-materials/training-modules


Software installation links + specifications: https://www.uscyberpatriot.org/competition/technical-specifications
That's all for now folks, details on the content of the qualifier round are coming soon.
Good luck everyone!

Want to be a part of making Cybersecurity club even better than last year? We are excited to announce that Cybersecurity club executive applications are open for the 2022 - 2023 school year! We are accepting applications until October 9th @11:59 p.m. Information about the roles can be found in our application form: https://forms.gle/bjJFwh6mpPEkT8SbA
If you are hesitant, we strongly suggest you apply, it never hurts to try something out!
Best of luck everyone! We look forward to reading your applications.

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

Drumroll please! It's time for Cybersecurity Club's final lesson of the year!
This Tuesday at lunch in room 219, we will be going over Cisco and basic networking concepts. This includes topics such as what a network is, routers and network devices, as well as the breakdown of an IP address - you definitely don't wanna miss it!
See you there!

Want to learn about windows and linux security?
Cybersecurity Club will be hosting an Introduction to Operating System Security lesson this Tuesday at lunch in Room 219. We will be going over fundamental CyberPatriot concepts for Windows and Linux. You won't want to miss it!
See you there!

Ever wonder where that giant teapot banner in Room 222 is from? Or where the National Finalist banner in the foyer was won? Do you want to possibly win a banner too? 🏅 🏆
Cybersecurity Club will be hosting an Introduction to CyberPatriot session this Tuesday May 31st at lunch in room 219! We strongly encourage people - especially grade 9s - with little to no experience to attend, as we will be going over the competition and how you can get involved.
See you there!

It's that time of the year again~ Tech team member applications are open!
For those who don't know, as a primarily behind-the-scenes organization, Tech Team helps to put on the big shows at Mac. Members operate various A/V equipment, and help run assemblies, performances, events and more. We're primarily looking for dedication, adaptability, problem solving and initiative.
For those interested in nomination as the Student Council Technician as well, the deadline to submit is Saturday, May 14th at midnight.
The form itself closes on May 21st at midnight.

https://bit.ly/techteam22

(Psst...)
(Have you guys- wait, why am I whispering?)
Because you should TOTALLY be applying to be a part of our next exec team, and if you haven't applied yet, why haven't you?
The application form closes May 25, 11:59 PM, and can be accessed at the link below. Applications are open to all current grade 9s, 10s, and 11s, so if you're interested, go fill it out!

https://mcpt.ca/execs/apply

Confused on who does what? Check out our role descriptions!

https://mcpt.ca/execs/roles

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

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

Hey Mac,
Want to take part in the largest high school CTF contest in the world? Tackle PicoCTF's 70+ problems with a team! CTF stands for Capture the Flag, and they're are all about hacking a file, app, or website to find a line of text, the "flag." If you have no idea what that is, don't worry; no prior experience is required!
Interested? Sign up by March 6 at 11:59PM using the form in teams of up to 5 people. The contest lasts from March 15-29, and participation is completely free. The top Canadian teams are eligible for prizes of up to $2000. In addition, the top Canadian all-girls team can also win $2000.
Want to prepare? Check out Cybersecurity Club's CTF lessons! We host lessons every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:15PM; join our Google Classroom to listen in! You can find our past lessons at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QYxi-B8-doDJzUVTfXsuZuESB6eBNLwX
More information can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M9PoMWZCJkHorMOHoHEflsqh39oaHiof9YK_Zo8Sak0
Cybersecurity Club's Membership Form: (fill in to get Google Classroom code) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11jI-aZ464fo5Nyl4ss9okgPwQNAee6svAceI8SC-oxY
PicoCTF Registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16k8cWZWiwnUyk4cQhimgwgHEbzvGoHKNJDmn38eCXxw/edit

Have you ever forgotten a password? While we can’t help you find it 😔, we certainly can introduce you to cybersecurity!
Enter LyonCTF, a capture-the-flag computer security contest for Ontario middle and high school students ages 13 to 18! From February 18th to 21st, you and a team of up to 4 others will take on a wide array of challenges, from cracking website security to finding hidden messages in files and breaking cipher codes. And for the top performers, $250 worth of prizes will be generously sponsored by the Educational Computing Organization of Ontario!
Even if you’re new to cybersecurity, we designed the contest with a low barrier of entry to enable first-time competitors the chance to gain experience and knowledge in an enjoyable, cooperative way.
Captured your interest? Read more and sign up here
(Don't forget to tell your friends in other schools to sign up too!)

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

Looking for someone to cozy up to this winter? Well unfortunately MCPT doesn’t do matchmaking, but we sure do know how to make hoodies that will be just as warm!
We’re excited to announce MCPT hoodie orders for the 21-22 school year (yay!). You can expect embroidered royal blue at the front and side, along with optional name personalization at the back. Orders will be accepted until Thursday, December 23rd at midnight, so be sure to fill out the following form before then!

https://mcpt.ca/hoodies

Psst, hoodies will cost less when we order more, so be sure to spread the word!

MCPT is excited to announce pre-registrations for the CCC! :poggers:
Hosted this year on February 16th, 2022 by the University of Waterloo, the Canadian Computing Competition (CCC) is the premiere individual coding contest in Canada. It follows a similar format to the LCC hosting a Junior and Senior division with five problems held in a 3 hour contest time.
The Junior division is aimed towards Grade 9 and 10 students just starting out in competitive programming, where the Senior division incorporates more advanced algorithms and may be better suited for Grade 11 and 12 students. We still encourage everyone to try out the Senior division, especially if you’re in Grade 11 or 12, as it’s a good opportunity to test your skills and boost your University of Waterloo application!
Sign up with this form by January 5th, 2022 at midnight :blobyes:

https://mcpt.ca/ccc


To participate, you'll need a CCCGrader account - if you already have one that was previously registered under our school and are able to log in, you can use the same account. If you're new to the competition or our school, sign up for an account here with our school number 057001119:
More information about the CCC can be found on the CEMC’s website.

Get ready for our second Lyon’s Computing Competition (LCC) of the year!
The LCC is a school-wide competitive programming competition hosted by MCPT. Sign up to enhance your coding abilities, and solve 5 challenging problems alongside your friends! The event will run virtually through Zoom on Thursday, December 9th from 4:30 - 7:00pm. Cameras will only be required at the start of the contest to authenticate your participation.
Missed the chance to previously sign up for LCC? No worries! We’re accepting new teams to participate in both the Junior and Senior divisions. If you wish to create a new team or change your current team members, register at https://mcpt.ca/lcc/signup .
And remember, anyone who wishes to compete in Waterloo’s Canadian Computing Competition (CCC) must participate in at least three of our monthly LCCs.
Good luck!

Hey hey everyone!
Interested in coding competitions but not sure where to begin? Want to improve your next LCC performance?
The Competitive Branch will hold an introduction to competitive programming this Monday 22nd at 4:30pm, and if you miss us on Monday, come by for an identical lesson on Tuesday 23rd. It will be a valuable foundation for anyone interested in a new application of coding, so make sure to be there!
Join our lessons using these Zoom links:

Monday: https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/8327334738?pwd=M0svMVVKalVhaTYwOVUxZEt5QjdSQT09
Tuesday: https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/92063558454?pwd=blYzaTdZekd2TXQzZlJZYzdnTGdiUT09


Preceding the lesson, we’ll also be hosting an introductory contest this Sunday 21st for you to get a feel for the competitive programming you’ll be learning. During the lesson, we’ll break down these questions and teach you how to solve them.
Try it out at:

https://mcpt.ca/contest/wc1


At least 1-2 members of each LCC team must attend Competitive lessons in order to continue being eligible for the LCC. If you wish to secure your spot as an individual to register for the CCC, you are highly encouraged to attend.

Teams of four. Two and a half hours. One premiere coding contest.
You and your teammates are invited to sign up for our first Lyon's Computing Competition of 2021!
The Lyon's Computing Competition (LCC) is a team programming contest held by MCPT every month. Teams consist of 2, 3, or 4 members. Whether you're just starting to program or have practiced competitive programming for years, there's a fun challenge for everyone! If you’re a bit younger or newer to programming, our Junior Division will be perfect for you! For those who are older or seek a greater challenge, the Senior Division is a great choice!
LCC is a great opportunity to work with friends to solve challenging coding problems and gain insight into the competitive programming world. Our inaugural competition will have five problems and will be hosted virtually on Thursday, October 28th from 4:30pm to 7:00pm.
Anyone looking to participate in the esteemed Canadian Computing Competition in February must also first participate in a minimum of 3 of our monthly LCC’s in order to qualify.
Register your team now at https://mcpt.ca/lcc/signup by Tuesday, October 26th at midnight! Note that to maintain your rating status and points the same team name will be used to sign up for any future LCC events.

The LCC is only available to students of William Lyon Mackenzie C.I. For those from other schools, we offer the MOOSE Contest, which uses the same problem sets but with a windowed time period over a few days. Look out for signups in the near future!

One final reminder that MCPT exec applications close tonight!
Whether you enjoy teaching and helping others, organizing events, or experiencing the thrill of solving problems, you'll play an integral part in Mackenzie's programming community!
Log in with your student email!

Apply: https://mcpt.ca/execs/apply/2021/
Role Descriptions: https://mcpt.ca/execs/roles

Submissions close at 11:59pm, we're excited to see all your responses :D

With the start of a new school year comes the applications for MCPT's new exec team!
Join us in one of Mackenzie's largest and most prestigious clubs through making graphics, writing contests, teaching students, and really anything programming! Shortly after applications close, you will receive an email if you have been selected for an interview. A quick summary of this year's branches below:

Communications - Making all of our beautiful posters and helping out with the public side of our events.
Competitive - Good old competitive with the same contests but with a focus on more engaging lessons.
Learning - Teaching more general programming and ICS-related topics with some fun, interactive events planned.
Judge - Making sure all of our technological infrastructure doesn't disappear into any internet black holes.


Make sure to fill in the form with your student email. Best of luck!

Apply: https://mcpt.ca/execs/apply/2021/
Role Descriptions: https://mcpt.ca/execs/roles

(Submissions end September 22nd at 11:59pm)