Just when you thought spring couldn’t get any better, SAC is back with the most iconic Spring Spirit Week yet. From April 28 to May 2, ditch the dull and embrace the sunshine, the retro fits, the food, and the vibes. SAC has a lot in store for you, and you definitely don’t want to miss out. Let us usher in the season of warmth together!
Monday – 80s and 90s Day + Retro Movie
Put on your throwback playlist because we’re rewinding to the 80s and 90s. Watch Ferris Bueller's Day Off in the caf at lunch, grab some popcorn ($1, going to SickKids!), and flex your freshest throwback ‘fit.
Tuesday – PJ Day + Student vs. Teacher Soccer
It's game time. Teachers and students go cleat-to-cleat in a soccer match while everyone else chills on the field picnic-style (bring your lunch!). Come to the field to see an exciting game and get some free snacks!
Wednesday – Adam Sandler Day + Clothing Drive
Come cozy, give back. Rock your baggiest fit while supporting a great cause. All donations go to Diabetes Canada! Everyone who donates will get a sweet treat!
Thursday – MAC Merch Day + Club Showdown
Rep your club and battle it out for the crown for the coveted Mac title. The last clubster standing will be awarded with their own giftcard, and a generous pizza lunch for all members of the club. Make sure to rock your MAC merch!
Friday – BBQ vs Soccer Parents + Carnival Day
The moment we’ve all been waiting for. Get ready for MAC’s biggest event of the year.
Carnival Day is going to be next level. We’re talking:
🎟️ BBQ Lunch Combo – Burger or hot dog, pop of your choice, only $5.
❄️ Snow Cone -- $1, proceeds going to SickKids
🍦 TWO ice cream trucks + a funnel cake truck.
🎉 Inflatables – Bootcamp obstacle course, 4-player gladiator joust, and more for $1
🥊 Boxing arcade, snow cones, music, games, and a punching bag that’s ready for your end-of-year rage.
🎵 Live DJ/music station to set the vibe.
🕛 Extended lunch from 11:30 to 12:50.
This is the last school-wide event of the year, and it’s your chance to celebrate everything we’ve made it through together. We want to make sure everyone heads into the warmer months with joy, and this carnival is our first step.
Spring is here. School’s almost out. Let’s make it count. See you all there!
Sincerely,
SAC 2025
🦁💙

Hey MAC!!
Before we dive into the warmer weather and spring season, SAC wants to highlight the incredibly fun, spirited and community-building hockey buyout we hosted on February 27th. Our very own Mackenzie Lyons took on Earl Haig Secondary School in an exciting matchup. Over 100 WLMAC students and teachers showed up to support our LYON athletes on the ice and we raised over $1000 for the Right to Play charity organization ❄️🏒
It was a highly thrilling and competitive match, full of cheering, face paint and an undeniable amount of school spirit. The energy and spirit throughout the community was truly infectious. We are proud to share that our LYONS emerged victorious after showcasing an incredible sense of talent, teamwork, grit and dedication. 🙌🦁
The hockey buyout was a true reflection of the high calibre of our LYON coaches and athletes and an incredible celebration of the spirit and sportsmanship throughout our community. 🥅Ⓜ️🏒
SAC is looking forward to our upcoming MAC’s Got Talent event and May spirit week, so make sure to stay tuned for what’s to come as we enter Spring! 💝🌼💐🌟🌙

When you think of February, what do you think about? Is it the frigid temperatures and annoying slush, or is the promise of romance with Valentine’s Day right around the corner? In Canada, this month means celebrating two unique and special cultures. February marks the African (Black History) and Chinese Heritage Month.
Historically, these groups have contributed to Canada in a myriad of ways and had to survive many hardships, such as racism and discrimination. However, their cultures today are still thriving, with their contributions impacting our daily lives. From sports to music, our Canadian culture has been greatly influenced by both African and Chinese heritage.
African Canadians have contributed to the development of Canada dating back to the earliest European Settlements. From the Underground Railroad to modern-day immigration, Black Canadians have played a pivotal role in shaping the cultural landscape of Canada.
Similarly, Chinese Canadians have played vital roles in the development of infrastructure through contributions dating back to Canada’s Canadian Pacific Railway. These endeavours have worked toward culminating the rich history and cultural heritage of Chinese Canadians, which in turn have influenced various social aspects of Canada.
At Mackenzie, we proudly celebrate Chinese and African (Black History) Month. Throughout February, our school community is working together to plan several events and activities.
What’s Happening at WLMAC?
-> Black History Month Assembly on Feb 13th
-> Black Student Alliance Symposium Feb 27th
-> BSA Meetings
-> RoShamBo - A School-wide game of Rock-Paper-Scissors, a game originating from China
-> Assorted Equity Activities

December 6th marks the observance of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This occasion unites communities throughout Canada to commemorate the tragic event of December 6, 1989. On this day, we remember the 14 women who lost their lives, and the other 14 injured, in a violent act of misogyny and hatred at the engineering school of Montreal's École Polytechnique.
The horrific events of the Montreal Massacre forced Canada to address the issue of gender-based violence. In the perpetrator’s suicide note, he attributed the downhill spiral of his life to feminists and outlined a list of 19 notable Quebec feminists to be targeted, showing that this event stemmed from a larger social issue—violence against women.
December 6 is part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global initiative aiming to put an end to gender-based violence. The campaign starts on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and continues until December 10.
As a school community, we must take a stand against all forms of gender-based violence. This occasion not only serves as a reminder but as a call to action that prompts us all to reflect and continue to push for change and improvements. This issue shouldn’t be a polarizing one, but an opportunity for us all to move forward together and join the collective fight against gender-based violence.
Bearing all this in mind, make sure to wear your white and don your white ribbons on Wednesday, December 6th to show your support and support the cause.
How to show your support:
-> Wear a white ribbon. You can make one or get one from SAC from your first-period teacher!
-> Check out local vigils and other commemorative programming in your community
-> Take some time to educate yourself on the causes and impacts of gender-based violence
-> Learn more about the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV campaign and how to get involved
-> Check out the White Ribbon Campaign website for more information
-> Spread the word and encourage your friends and family to take part in the movement
-> If you ever feel like you need any support, there is help available!
-> Government of Canada Support Resources

“Gender equality is critical to the development and peace of every nation.” - Qingrong Ma

In Canada, education is a right that we are granted, allowing us to discover and pursue our passions and interests. We have a collective right to have a voice and be equitably represented in education. As this month comes to a close, it is pertinent that we realize the importance of Indigenous education, and more specifically, the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation .
On Saturday, September 30th, people across the nation will be clad in orange to recognize the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. This day acknowledges the residential schools in Canada, honours the countless young lives taken and serves to uplift the voices of survivors, families and their communities. As a school community, we will recognize this important day on Friday, September 29th.
How can you participate?



Stay tuned to Student Council Instagram stories for a chance to win a free orange shirt to show your support!




Wear orange on Friday, September 29th, to commemorate the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation with the TDSB!




Click here to access resources to learn more and get involved!




WLMAC will be hosting an Indigenous author, Karen Chaboyer. Click here to learn more about her and her story!



Wear your ORANGE Mac!

Hey guys, new blog dude here. First post of the year so whether you’ll be seeing more of me later on or not will highly depend on how this one goes.
Recently I’ve been hired to produce a piece of writing about bubble tea for Project Metropolis. That's all they told me, “Just write something about bubble tea.” This is possibly more agonisingly open ended than those university application questions that are all essentially variations of, “Tell me about yourself.” But I digress, back to bubble tea.
Bubble tea is pretty awesome. As with most East Asian things, it comes in about fifty million different flavours. Now, as with many things, when you have way too many flavours, there’s going to be more that are not so good than ones that are actually good. In fact, that’s probably why bubble tea shops tend to have a maximum of five drinks that have images and 90-pt font descriptions, and then there’s the rest of the menu that's written in 3-pt font and you have no idea what any items are gonna look like. It’s basically their version of realising that they have to extend their one paragraph into a 3000 word essay.
Personally, I’m a pretty big fan of bubble tea. If this was supposed to be a promo for selling bubble tea, this is where I would start talking about how awesome it is and why everyone should try it. But I don't feel like doing that. What I will tell you is that I have tried at least five drinks from every bubble tea shop on Yonge Street (other than Machi Machi because I am not paying $20 for a bubble tea), and I have made a mental tier list that includes every single one. Is that concerning? Probably. Am I going to stop? Probably not. Yes, I know it’s not extremely healthy for me or my wallet, but what better experience could one ask for when commissioning another to “just write something about bubble tea”? With that in mind, I’m going to start talking about some notable bubble tea shops and my opinion on them. Before I begin, I would like to make clear that this is purely my personal opinion without intent to offend or shame anyone and especially everyone who is not in agreement.


Shuyi: one of the better bubble tea shops I have ever had, and I will fight to a reasonable extent about it. At my peak I knew the cashier on a first name basis.


Chatime: easily one of the most questionable because their seriously overpriced drinks taste like watered down juices to my tastebuds.


Real Fruit: I don’t like this place very much because their idea of ‘bubble tea’ sometimes seems to be putting tapioca pearls into every drink they serve (No, I do not like tapioca in my Mango Slush). Not as huge of a red flag as Chatime and I’ll deal with it because their slushies and smoothies do taste nice.


Kung Fu Tea and Yi Fang: their fruit teas are so good that they are the sole (or duo?) reason that fruit tea is at the top of my drinks tier list.


Coco: easily the best bubble tea shop I have ever had - I believe that everyone should definitely give it a sip. Project Metropolis also happens to be selling it for Food Day this Friday.


Remember when I said I’m not following other promos’ tactics? I meant it. I am not being threatened. This is my own opinion. Project Metropolis works for and shares with our community with love, and here’s a way you can interact with them person to person, a refreshing drink for a resourceful cause. Please h̸̺̲̫̬̤̠͔͋̇e̶̡̞͎̼̭᷂̙᷂̞̾᷁͜l̸̰͇̂᷉̄̉͘p̴̡̞̰̟̀͠ buy.

As we finally approach our well deserved break, let’s glance back at the core memories that have been made through Semester 1, from our spooktacular Mactoberfest, to our dancing and prancing at the Sounds and Steps to remind us of how far we’ve come. Recalling our highs and lows, it’s valuable to cherish the memories we’ve made throughout 2022, but also to look towards the future with spirit. Here are the views of Anna (Gr. 9), Berfu (Gr. 10), Kailey (Gr. 11), and Amaya (Gr. 12).
What is one holiday classic you will watch this winter break and why?
Anna: “The movie ''elf,” and the nutcracker ballet.”
Berfu: “Home alone because it’s the best movie ever.”
Kailey: “Probably Coraline. Idk I watch halloween movies during christmas (I know plz dont judge)”
Amaya: “I will be watching Scrooged, it's my mom's favourite and I've always loved it because of how the 'moral of the story' type thing wasn't crazy cheesy and was actually very uncomfortable and hilarious. It's an all time great Bill Murray movie.”
What are a few New Year's resolutions you are planning on manifesting or choosing to let go of?
Anna: “I want to be better with time management, and spend more time with my family. I also want to let go of paranoia.”
Berfu: “Probably get more organized.”
Kailey: “I tend to not make New Year's resolutions since I never follow them; but if I had to prob sleep early!!!! (like around 10:30 pm)”
Amaya: “In the new year I'm definitely planning to take better care of my body and be more mindful of my health. When I get intense weeks of school work, sometimes I neglect my own health too much and it's really important to do better, so I definitely want to take better care.”
How will you embrace “The season/spirit of giving” this winter break?
Anna: “Spending a lot of time with my family I don’t get to see often. Also, I want to make a gift for the guy that plays guitar in the subway every morning.”
Berfu: “Not sure.”
Kailey: “Embrace? bro im ready to collect free food from everyone B) (jk, spirit of giving I just give ppl my mental support since I got nothing left - i'm broke ;-;)”
Amaya: “Everybody says that the holidays aren't about gifts but I absolutely love gift giving. I love using the holidays as an excuse to give my friends gifts that I know they'll love. Things relating to inside jokes, and stuff they have been talking about throughout the year. It's so nice to see their reactions.”
When you think of a Winter Wonderland, what is the first thing that comes to mind?
Anna: “Snow and lights in Canada’s Wonderland.”
Berfu: “Snow.”
Kailey: “Alice in wonderland? (idk its really random)”
Amaya: “When I think of winter wonderland it's all snowing and I think of hot chocolate. All the stereotypical holiday/winter things have always been so much fun to me. I love embracing the season.”
(How) do you plan to prepare for culminatings and exams over the break?
Anna: “I printed a million worksheets of ICS that we did over the semester and I plan on going over them over the break. But, I also want to give myself a break since I will have dance and school in the New Year.”
Berfu: ”I’m probably going to catch up on other assignments before going into culminating assignments and maybe study for exams.”
Kailey: “I love how you used the word prepare.... it's more like "procrastinating" and gaslighting yourself into thinking you'll be fine after the winter break even though you know full well you’re not.”
Amaya: “For me, even though I'm in grade 12, because of covid I've only had 1 semester of exams, so I'm a bit worried that I don't know how to prepare. I definitely want to be diligent. I'm going to use the break to make a schedule for all of January and cover different sections of units. I have 3 exams this semester, all stem courses, so I'm going to take advantage of studying with my friends to make sure I properly understand.”
Name one way you have or have not changed throughout 2022.
Anna: “When I started high school (so that's a slay), I feel like I’ve found a good group of friends, and I have been drinking a lot more water than I have in my entire life.”
Berfu: “I’ve matured and music taste stayed the same and I started to spend more time off my phone.”
Kailey: “One thing I have not changed: getting my hours of sleep!!! I never slept past 12am and I'm trying to keep it that way :)”
Amaya: “For me personally so much of my life changed drastically this year so there's no denying that I've changed a lot this year too, but one way I definitely haven't changed is knowing when to advocate for myself or others. I think being a nice person is not always the same as being a good person and I've always done my best to prioritize the latter. I'd rather know I treated someone good, if nice isn't necessarily the right answer.”
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The “An Act of Kindness” challenge is now well underway, and our participants have reported their findings for the first week. The conditions of the challenge prompt participants to be more conscious of their day-to-day interactions with others, and challenges them to commit as many kind acts as they can! Last week many kind acts were performed by Jason Cameron, Pilaws, the pilgrimage, Darren Cheong, Edna Nortey, CountyKnight, Sabrina Daracan and Misheel Batkhuu; keep reading to discover their findings!
Has anyone ever recognized your kindness this week?
Misheel Batkhuu: I'm initially inclined to say trying to give out tips, to everyone I thought could benefit, on what and how to study for an upcoming Calc test. Unfortunately and fortunately, that was less kindness and more human decency. The best act of simple kindness I did may have been the moment one morning I looked out of a bus window and caught the eye of a girl in a passing bus. I smiled at her, slightly so it could be sweet and not creepy. She smiled back. It made a difference in my day, and I hope it did for her too.
Darren Cheong: Helped someone out with some hw
Jason Cameron: help somebody in woodshop with a lathe project for a period
Sabrina Daracan: I went downtown to visit my friends and while I was at the station, I saw some tourists who got lost cause they weren’t familiar with the ttc so showed them the map and directed them to wherever they wanted to go.
Edna Nortey: This week has been an extremely off week, and I haven't been very happy or motivated. The kindest thing I did for someone else this week was probably dishing our sincere compliments. I am someone who always acknowledges positive things about another person (because I truly enjoy receiving such comments), so despite feeling so drained I made sure to keep doing that.
Josh w: I tutored some of my friends who needed help with computer science. It felt good to be helpful to others and to see them overcome their challenges.
Polar Bear: I noticed one of my friends was having an off day. So at school I tried to make conversation to check-in, though they weren't up for talking. So when I got home, and texted them to see if they were more comfortable talking online, and they were, I eventually helped express their feelings and allowed them to cope with what was going on.
aphids: I gave someone my seat on the TTC on the way to school.
Was there ever an opening for you to be kind this week that you missed out on?
Misheel Batkhuu: I should have bought more baked goods from Gardening Club. They had so many at the end of Mactoberfest, had cut down the prices substantially, and have a lot of initiatives they want to place funds towards. I'll be sure to support them next time:)
Darren Cheong: no
Jason Cameron: unsure
Sabrina Daracan: I don’t think so. I tried my best to help people out when they needed it.
Edna Nortey: There were plenty openings, I was just not feeling up to them I'm afraid.
Josh w: Nothing comes to mind.
Polar Bear: I do not believe so.
aphids: Not that I remember. There are often buskers in the halls around the subway that many people walk past without acknowledging. I'd prefer to not be one of those people except often my budget is limited and social anxiousness go brrrrr
Did anyone do anything kind for you this week? If so, what happened?
Misheel Batkhuu: 8-quart Instapot bundled up in my arms, I was running (or scuttling) towards a group of friends at the subway station waiting for a train. One guy, who had no association whatsoever with why I was carrying a giant pressure cooker, took one look at me, held out his hands, and offered to carry it. That was kind.
Darren Cheong: I woke someone up when they arrived at their bus stop. We became (sort of) friends after exchanging contacts.
Jason Cameron: yeah, can't recount it.
Sabrina Daracan: I bought 20 timbits at Tim Hortons just before they closed so the cashier lady gave me extra donuts.
Edna Nortey: During Mactoberfest, a few people lent me some money so I could get something small to eat. I had been working on the event the entire day, and my backpack was locked up in the library.
Josh w: I went to somebody from my church's house this Friday for a Bible study session. They were very hospitable to me, and they provided me with food and drinks. I felt very thankful for them afterwards, and I will remember their act of kindness.
Polar Bear: I was really stressed for an upcoming test, and one of my friends helped me to study and checked-in with me every once and a while to see if I was doing alright.
aphids: My friend sent me cute animal gifs when I was being irritable and tired. They were cute (obviously) and pretty heartwarming.
What are your goals for the next check-in?
Misheel Batkhuu: I'm going to try actively looking for opportunities to be kind in ways that go above and beyond; I want to give energy, not just share it sometimes.
Darren Cheong: continue to be nice
Jason Cameron: unknown
Sabrina Daracan: Do more things for people and spread kindness.
Edna Nortey: Get my motivation up and do some notable acts!
Josh w: I would like to be able to honestly answer a 5 on the "How do you think the challenge is going so far?" question, as I feel like I was not very engaged this week.
Polar Bear: My goal for the next check-in is to increase the number of kind acts that I commit.
aphids: To remember this event exists! And notice when I can do something kind
That wraps up the first week! Everyone in this group has had a different experience, and it’s very interesting to look at their findings. Stay tuned for next week’s installment of Make or Break - An Act of Kindness!

For this edition Make or Break, 8 of Mackenzie’s students have accepted the kindness challenge. The “An Act of Kindness” challenge forces you to stop and think about your actions and interactions to make them as cordial as possible. Follow along as Jason Cameron, Pilaws, the pilgrimage, Darren Cheong, Edna Nortey, CountyKnight, Sabrina Daracan and Misheel Batkhuu take on this challenge!
Do you believe you are a kind person?
Misheel Batkhuu: No. I don't mean to sound smart and snobby, but I think I like the idea of being kind. I do genuinely want to learn to be kind, helpful, compassionate, and good. I have a tendency to be a bit mean and cold though sometimes, and I don't think that's kindness. I would really like to be kind and uplifting, or at least try to be so, even at my lower points.
Darren Cheong: no
Jason Cameron: I believe most of the time and even when I'm not like seemingly kind I usually mean it in a nice way
CountryKnight: I'd like to believe that I am a kind person.
Sabrina Daracan: I’d say so
the pilgrimage: probably
Pilaws: To be honest not really. I believe I'd rather be kind than not and am generally an empathetic/ sympathetic person. Real kindness? no clue what that would mean.
Edna Nortey: I think of myself as a compilation of many different versions of myself that shifts and transitions based on who I'm with or what I'm doing. Though the definition of kind is subjective, I consider myself a kind person—generally. Although it is not always apparent, I try my best to consider others and go out of my way to do things for others whenever I can. My day to day life is full of many amazing people, and I doubt I'd have such a great network if I didn't have at least a little kindness in me.
Has anyone ever recognized your kindness?
Misheel Batkhuu:I think the biggest, longest, and perhaps only case of imposter syndrome I have ever dealt with (and am still dealing with) is people telling me I'm kind when I don't see myself that way. Most often, I get told I'm kind when I give compliments... it's not always a compliment to me, because it implies I'm not sincere when I am. Especially when one person described me as someone who "gives compliments like water." I guess that doesn't count as recognizing kindness then:') But by all means, when I try to be kind, it definitely doesn't go unnoticed because I either get kindness in return or gratitude for my attempt, or laughter at my cheesiness, or any combination of the three<3
Darren Cheong: sometimes
Jason Cameron: Yes But I cannot provide an example.
CountryKnight:I don't know, maybe? if so, not explicitly. If I did something like very kind, then I usually receive the same treatment back or the other person thanks me.
Sabrina Daracan: Yeah someone thanked me for helping them before
the pilgrimage: my friends definitely do
Pilaws: People have complimented my "nice"ness and kindness before but I'm not really good at taking compliments or believing them.
Edna Nortey: Many people around me have acknowledged my conscious efforts to be kind. It brings me happiness to know my actions brought positivity to something else. Most of all though, people comment on the unconscious mannerisms that I have. Whether that be in the way I respond in a conversation, to subtle observations that make other people feel appreciated. This may just be the fruit of my parents' ways (the kindest people I know), but either way a win is a win.
Do you believe kindness genuinely makes the world a better place?
Misheel Batkhuu: Yes. I think it's the small acts, the small efforts, that can make a big impact, if not in the world, in someone's world. And the best part is, kindness often has a multiplier effect. It starts within you and when you try to do something meaningful for someone else, it makes that person happy, and it makes you happy, and then you both feel inspired to go out and sprinkle kindness into others' worlds too. I believe we have within us the capability and the compassion to make a difference through kindness, and a difference, however big or small, is changing the world.
Darren Cheong: yes
Jason Cameron: Yes, random acts of kindness are great!
CountryKnight: Yes, I do believe kindness genuinely makes the world a better place. I think that a little bit of kindness everyday, can change yours or someone else's life.
Sabrina Daracan: Yeah definitely. I feel like if everyone just put their pride aside and spread kindness, the world would definitely be better.
the pilgrimage:absolutely
Pilaws: Yes.
Edna Nortey: Kindness is one of the driving factors of our world. Whether it be genuine or manipulative, many people strive to be seen as kind people. On a global scale, and with our current situation, we need to exercise compassion and kindness not only to other communities, but to ourselves, to ensure our collective survival.
Can you remember a kind action someone (a family member, friend, stranger) did for you?
Misheel Batkhuu: I remember I lost my student ID card in Grade 9 somewhere and couldn't find it. When I came into class two days later, there was a letter mailed to the school for me. Enclosed was my ID and a handwritten letter from a stranger... Joseph something, telling me they had found it on the road somewhere and hoped I hadn't worried too much over it. They wished me a good day and God's blessings. That meant a lot to me and still does.
Darren Cheong: yes
Jason Cameron: My friend held the door open for me when I was walking into school ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
CountryKnight: I was feeling really sad one night, and one of my friends stayed up late to chat with me and support me.
Sabrina Daracan: A bus driver let me on the bus even though I forgot my presto
the pilgrimage: My friends would help me with schoolwork, club activities, and extracurricular work whenever I asked.
Pilaws: My friend once gave me a hug.
Edna Nortey: For about 4 consecutive years now, I've had terrible luck when it came to Secret Santa. Either my gift would have no consideration, or my gifter would openly complain that they didn't want to give me something. In the winter of the 8th grade, I had once again gotten a pretty bad gift. My gift consisted of a damaged slinky and a lightning mcqueen nightlight (which was actually pretty cool, if not used) in a no frills bag. I was happy that I had at least received something this time, but it was quite apparent that not much time nor effort was put into getting me something. Unbeknownst to me, my classmates and teacher had raised money to buy me a gift, and it was sent straight to my door. To this day I treasure all I received from them.
Do you find that you feel better after doing a kind action?
Misheel Batkhuu: Yes. Actually, "better" doesn't really cut it. "Good" is how I feel.
Darren Cheong: sometimes (usually i feel i have an obligation to give help if if possible)
Jason Cameron: Yeah, direct quote from my boom I read when I was like five "It's that warm feeling somewhere up there" (It was like a book about teddy bears or something)
CountryKnight: Yes I do, it fills me with a unique sense of joy.
Sabrina Daracan: Yeah. Small things can make someone’s day so I always feel good knowing I probably made a difference.
the pilgrimage: yes
Pilaws: Partially yes, but mainly because I then feel like i'm being useful to others.
Edna Nortey: Usually I feel very happy after doing something nice for another, but my enthusiasm sometimes falters when its overlooked, taken for granted or is to someone who's been mean.
Have you ever wanted to do something for a stranger but felt nervous to?
Misheel Batkhuu: Not that I can remember... If it has anything to do with the question, I do experience extreme awkwardness along with the incapability to say "hi" to people I know but haven't spoken to in a while. Holding back on that social factor is in a way holding out on kindness and empathy I could be giving.
Darren Cheong: sometimes
Jason Cameron: Question unclear, currently stuck—send help!
CountryKnight: Yes many times, I feel like it is harder to do something kind for someone else, in terms of the action being personalized, although if it is generic kindness, it's a bit easier.
Sabrina Daracan: No I’ve always done things as long as it helped others.
the pilgrimage: I don't think so
Pilaws: All the time.
Edna Nortey: Very often actually! I find myself wanting to give someone a compliment, or offer them something, but I grow anxious and then think "nevermind!". In hindsight, this was likely the wrong reaction. I should have gone ahead and tried to make someone's day.
Have you ever wanted to do something for a stranger but felt nervous to?
Misheel Batkhuu: Initiative and motivation to be kind more openly and more often, if not all the time.
Darren Cheong: getting used to helping people
Jason Cameron: Idk something good I guess
CountryKnight: I don't really know at the moment, I think as I go through the challenge, my goal will become more apparent.
Sabrina Daracan: See other people’s perspective and spread kindness
the pilgrimage: I'm just doing this for fun
Pilaws: Mainly fun and pushing myself out of my comfort zone.
Edna Nortey: I hope to become more aware of my actions and how they affect others.
That wraps up the pre-challenge thoughts! Stay tuned for all the kindness in store over the next few weeks!

The school year has been off to a great start, and it’s been great seeing the Mackenzie family so fresh and alive again. Gone are the days of unanticipated school closures and being fixed behind a screen to learn. With the new hustle and bustle of Mackenzie, we hope you feel welcome in our school community—especially you niners. We promise high school isn’t half as scary as you may think. Just as we were all collectively easing into the demands of academia and our extracurricular endeavours, we, your Project Metropolis team, took to the hallways to discover just how people are adapting to the new school year.
This article contains real and unfiltered accounts from WLMACs very own: fresh ninth grader Warisha Shams, latest sophomores Daphne Tu and Julieanne Romeo, talented 11th graders Dimitra Ramirez Gianopoulos and Asia Philips, and fascinating senior Conrad Sandler.
1. What do you miss about summer break?
Julieanne: Going out and spending time with friends + No school/no homework + Sleeping in
Conrad: I miss having more free time to spend on my hobbies and with my friends.
Warisha: I miss hanging out will my old friends from middle school, and visiting family/ doing tourism in Europe.
Daphne: Everything!
Dimitra: Being able to sleep in every day and not having to worry about being late for school every morning
Asia: Free time
2. Mackenzie offers so many things to cater to its population; what is one thing you are looking forward to taking part in this year?
Julieanne: Volleyball
Conrad: I didn't really participate in extra-curriculars last year and am looking forward to taking advantage of some this year, such as MUN and Baking Club.
Warisha: I am definitely looking forward to tryout for girls' volleyball team as well as be a part of the school newspaper and HOSA!
Daphne: I am most looking forward to semis!!!
Dimitra: Sports, specifically basketball and volleyball
Asia: Volleyball
3. What class are you most excited to attend every day?
Julieanne: Right now I like Business or fitness
Conrad: I enjoy all my classes this semester, however, if I had to pick a favourite it would be history.
Warisha: I am most excited to attend English everyday so far. My teacher has made it extremally engaging with the friendly environment and many class discussions that we have.
Daphne: The class that I am most excited to attend everyday is business!!
Dimitra: Definitely Canadian Law, I really enjoy how engaging the class is and our class debates
Asia: Chemistry
4. Were you nervous about anything entering this year? If so, why?
Julieanne: I was nervous about my classes and teachers
Conrad: I was and still am apprehensive about university applications and what life post high-school holds for me. While I'm excited for what the future holds, I still have a lot to figure out.
Warisha: I was a little nervous about the whole high school environment. It seemed quite intimidating at first - but I am a little more used to it now since it's already been a week.
Daphne: I am nervous about exams because they are not too slay!
Dimitra: Yes, playing sports again and trying out for the school teams. This is due to the fact that last year I tore my ligament and just recently I got back into playing sports.
Asia: Yes, for my course load
5. What is the most fascinating item that you have in your backpack?
Julieanne: Deck of cards
Conrad: My kindle, I'm currently reading 'A Walk in the Woods' by Bill Bryson.
Warisha: Most fascinating item in my backpack is my earbuds.
Daphne: Green tea infused mints...?
Dimitra: Probably a portable charger that I have never used but everyone else always needs one so it’s good to have
Asia: Erasable markers
6. We’ve finally jumped over the pandemic hurdle (for the most part). What is the best thing about post-Covid life?
Julieanne: Not having to wear a mask , Being able to hug and hangout with people
Conrad: I enjoy being able to move onto other things in life without the constant overbearing presence of Covid to worry about. It's nice to be able to forget about it and put that chapter behind me.
Warisha: Being able to join clubs and live a normal teenage life.
Daphne: Being able to see my friends more and livelaughloving life
Dimitra: Not having to worry about really long lines to get into stores and school
Asia: Being able to go out again
7. There is much more to life than school and studying, so what do you do on your own time?
Julieanne: Draw and dance practice
Conrad: Over the summer I have picked up cooking and baking which I enjoy in my free time. I have always loved music and I enjoy sports.
Warisha: I like to hang out with my friends on my own time and do other extracurricular actives. I also like taking walks to the park almost everyday and watching movies with my mom.
Daphne: I like to watch tv (my favourite netflix original show is never have i ever- everyone should watch it tbh)
Dimitra: Usually I spend my time going to the gym to lift or play basketball
Asia: Sports
8. We are so lucky to have a snazzy school website and app thanks to the talented Project Metropolis team. What are you thinking of maclyonsden so far?
Julieanne: I think it is very useful and resourceful. It helps me find events via the calender and find my classes using the school map.
Conrad: Very well done! I'm sure it'll only continue improving.
Warisha: macslyonsden is quite a well designed and useful website! Haven't used it a bunch but I know I will soon.
Daphne: 11/10. Literally the best website/app ever and Edna is the best team member every. They are so lucky to have her <3
Dimitra: I love both the app and website because they’re really helpful, especially when I forget what day it is or what time class finishes. My favourite thing is definitely the school calendar since it is always up to date with the events going on around the school.
Asia: Haven’t payed much attention
School in September is full of new experiences and routines. No matter what your timetable and commitments look like so far, we hope you have a safe, healthy and happy school year Mackenzie!

2021 is finally over - welcome to the new year, and welcome back to school! We hope you all had a safe and enjoyable holiday, and are ready to get back to learning. 2022 represents a fresh start and brings new opportunities - let's make the most of them.
Some key dates coming up:

Late starts - January 19th & 26th;
End of Semester 1 - February 1st.

Please refer to the email from Mr. Johnson for School Closure/Remote Learning Updates; if you have any questions, feel free to contact the school or SAC.
Best wishes for the new year, Aidan and Daniel

Lots of exciting things happened this week. You might notice a lovely theme of holiday spirit that is beginning in our school.
**
SACmas is back!** For the entirety of next week, SAC is holding a multitude of festive holiday events.
Spirit dress-up days, a whopping 3 food days, candy grams, and a new maclyonsden game!
Find more information on our Instagram page here.
Look forward to the holiday spirit, mac!
Some other things that happened this week:

MCPT's December LCC happened this Thursday. Congratulation to all participants!
Wednesday was a late start. Watch for the next late start days, so you don't get stuck in cold weather around these times.
The Secret Snowflake holiday card event is here! Wellness @ Mac is hosting a schoolwide card exchange for students to spread the holiday cheer.
Signup for the Secret Snowflake holiday card event closes on December 10th. More info will be sent on December 13th. Find out more here.
Grad quote deadlines have been extended to today at midnight. Send in those grad quotes, grade 12s!
The ACED holiday competition was held on Tuesday. Congratulations to all participants, you did wonderfully.

Some things to look forward to next week:

CCC (Canadian Computing Competition) pre-registrations have been opened, and are due on January 5th. Find the registration page here.
Cyberpatriot round 3 happens this Saturday, December 10th.
Music Council "Sounds of the Season" will hold their live premiere of performances on Youtube! Come watch the premiere on Thursday, December 16th, at 7 pm.
This holiday season, the Creative Writing Club is hosting a holiday escape room! Find out more here.
Creator's Joy is opening another holiday e-card event in a partnership with SickKids Hospital. 1 volunteer hour is given for 2 cards, and students can make a maximum of 6 cards. The holiday e-card drive is happening between December 7th and December 17th. Find out more here.

**We've seen lots of excitement and school spirit this week! Mactoberfest was a blast, and we'd like to thank all the clubs and councils that helped out with the festivities. **
Congratulations to all who wrote the COMC math contest on Thursday, you all did wonderfully!
Here are some other mentions in our weekly recap:
- Late start happened this Wednesday, make sure to take advantage of those for some extra rest.
- Concert Band and Music Ensemble had their information meeting.
- Creator's Joy announced their collaboration with Wordswell, be sure to check out their E-card drive.
- LCC, MCPT's monthly programming contest, had their deadlines close, and the contest ran on Thursday. Congratulations to those who participated!
Look out for their contest next month.
- LetsTalkNow, Mackenzie's first and only social discourse club, held their first meeting during Thursday lunch.
- UNICEF applications close on Sunday, applications can be handed in over the weekend.
- Gardening Club is continuously improving our beautiful gardens.
- Wellness @ Mac applications close on Sunday. You still have time to get your applications in!
Some things to look out for next week:
- MaCS info night happens on Thursday, so it is a late start day! More extra sleep!!!
- Parent teacher interviews happen next Wednesday, so school ends early (11:30 am).
- Creator's Joy e-card drive is still happening, the sign-up form is posted [here] (https://forms.gle/zzJDfoYtxM71c7wp7)
- Business Council results will be released. Applicants, please check if you made it.
- Mural Committee applications close on October 31st! Be sure to apply if you're interested.
- AMC 10/12 will be running on November 10th, 2021.

Five weeks into a six week challenge, we are closer than ever to reaching the finish line. It's clear those left are going to make it, but the question is whether they intend to hold on to this habit when prying eyes are gone. Let's hear our final three participants' thoughts:
**With 5 weeks done, do you feel as if being in bed by 11 will be a steady habit in a week? **
Ayesha Rivera (Grade 11): “I think that in a week being in bed by 11 will continue to be a steady habit as I've already gotten used to doing so.”
Julianne Ho (Grade 11): “The past 5 weeks have proven my old self wrong in showing that I can be productive and maintain a proper sleep schedule at the same time! I now have no good reason to ruin this habit after I (hopefully) finish this challenge.”
Misheel Batkhuu (Grade 11): “Yes! Or at least the feeling that not sleeping by 11 is terrible will be ingrained into my mentality completely.”
Are you looking forward to being done with the officialties of this challenge?
Ayesha Rivera (Grade 11): “Honestly, I am looking forward a bit to being done with the officialties of this challenge as it does cause a bit of pressure that has me worried at times.”
Julianne Ho (Grade 11): “No, I kind of like having that feeling of being grounded in discipline and having rules to follow when everything else in life can get disorganized from time to time. I have also grown a liking to the weekly check-ins because I haven't journaled or given time for myself to reflect the same way I have the last few weeks in a long time.”
Misheel Batkhuu (Grade 11): “Hmm... I'm not sure. I fear the officialties is what kept me so committed to this, but I'm always learning new things about myself.”
Are there any noticeable changes between benefits and drawbacks (from this challenge) observed in the first week and now?
Ayesha Rivera (Grade 11): “In the first week I wasn't able to notice any benefits as I just started the challenge, however, 5 weeks in I've been feeling less groggy in the mornings with more energy. As for drawbacks there were none for the first week and still none up until now.”
Julianne Ho (Grade 11): “HAHAHA the benefits of getting enough sleep don't exist anymore for me :'). I miss them, they actually gave me such a surprising amount of clarity! Now after week 5, I actually feel much more sleep-deprived (as I should on <6 hours). I honestly think that's a good thing. Previously, I had grown used to the numbness of constantly being tired, but now I am more in tune with my body and can physically feel it when it tells me to take better care of myself. Buuuut on the other hand... I have started drinking coffee (very, very weak coffee) only for feeling less groggy in the early mornings and the sake of keeping peak focus from caffeine (I literally count the hours before tests). Let's just hope I don't develop a dependency on it, what can go wrong?"
Misheel Batkhuu (Grade 11): “Maybe. I still face the challenge of dragging my sister off her computer and into bed on time. The benefits remain the same in essence but are increasing in magnitude. I'm getting less energized but that's because I'm sleeping less hours. However, my good habit/routine practices are back in, and I know for a fact that I wouldn't have had the energy or mindfulness to bounce back into wellness if I wasn't organized and committed to one good habit: sleeping by 11.”
Has (keeping up with) this challenge contributed to more or less stress for you?
Ayesha Rivera (Grade 11): "It has contributed a bit of stress as workload for my courses has increased and I find myself spending more time on homework meaning that I'm working later into the night. This makes my night routine a bit more rushed than previous weeks causing a bit of stress as I need to ensure that I'm in bed by 11.”
Julianne Ho (Grade 11): “More stress, but unlike the usual challenges life throws my way, it's a good stress that keeps me in check and I would like it to stay (surprisingly).”
Misheel Batkhuu (Grade 11): “Overall, less stress. Knowing I am keeping up with one healthy commitment that is my own decision actually alleviates stress because that means that even if I flunk my physics quests or struggle over getting relative acute angles, at least I've got my sleep routine together. At least I'm not a complete failure:')”
How do you feel moving on with this challenge for Week 6?
Ayesha Rivera (Grade 11): "So close to finishing the challenge, I'm excited for the final week!”
Julianne Ho (Grade 11): “ONE MORE WEEK LET'S GOOOO (but I'm still hoping to keep going after this). I'm really excited to finally complete this challenge!!!!”
Misheel Batkhuu (Grade 11): “Never been better:)”
Which best describes you right now?

Ayesha Rivera (Grade 11): Option 2 (woozy, dizzy)
Julianne Ho (Grade 11): Option 5 (sunglasses, chilling)
Misheel Batkhuu (Grade 11): Option 10 (popcorn, vibing)
If you would like to make any suggestions for our next "Make or Break" series, we would love to hear your suggestions! Send them in through here: https://forms.gle/9XwhusCA63ueVxCm9

I used to think habits took a month to stabilize. After 4 weeks of sleeping by 11, however, it’s clear 6 weeks is a better estimate. Challenges are still prevalent as ever, if not more as we dig past the orientation first month of the school year. It would be nice to say our participants are equally determined, but a look at their reflections reveals that 2 more weeks isn’t going to be easy. Much has changed, and much more can change:
As of now, how do you feel about your decision to try this challenge? (were your expectations realistic, idealistic, do you have any regrets)
Keren (Grade 10): “I think my expectations weren’t realistic, because I didn’t take into account something that could happen out of the blue that would cause me not to go to bed at 11.”
Ayesha Rivera (Grade 11): “I don't regret my decision about trying this challenge and I'm glad to have accepted it. As for my expectations, I feel that they were pretty realistic although the challenge has proven to be more difficult than I had initially thought.”
Julianne Ho (Grade 11): “My expectations were somewhat realistic, as I realized that the ultimate goal of fixing my sleep schedule entirely would take a while to achieve. I did reach a few small victories though, and because of that I don't really have regrets!”
Misheel Batkhuu (Grade 11): “I feel pretty good. I'm just glad I made this "official" because it really motivates me to take it seriously. I guess it really fits into what you call a SMART goal (throwback to Grade 9 Gym!) because it's so easy to measure and assess yourself. It's also lasting exactly 6 weeks, but as of now, I've decided I'm gonna keep going with this even after. My expectations were actually pretty realistic. I've found it's absolutely possible to sleep by 11 if I put my mind to it, and it's paid off. I still doze off at at least one random point during the day, but at least I'm not looking for every opportunity to nap like I used to. I'm performing better academically too.”
If you hadn't taken this challenge, what noticeable difference in your life (routines, efficiency, productivity, and performance) do you think might exist?
Keren (Grade 10): “Lower performance because of the lack of sleep, I also think I’d have a longer bedtime routine and a shorter morning routine.”
Ayesha Rivera (Grade 11): “I think that I would be more tired throughout the day because my sleep schedule would be very inconsistent. My routines and efficiency wouldn't have changed that much because I liked having routines even before partaking in this challenge and having them efficient.”
Julianne Ho (Grade 11): “I definitely would've been stuck in a severe spiral of feelings of self-hatred, I had always felt sluggish and out of control when it came to managing my day-to-day life. I wasn't working efficiently at all because I kept thinking, "I can keep working as long as I stay up". It was a total mess of pulling all-nighters and not getting any work done because of the constant lack of concentration. I also had no sense of routine anymore, not even for meal times! Sleep deprivation made me hungrier on some days than others, and I would snack randomly. However, I think the largest difference and most important to me would be how I dealt with the shock of returning to school. I believe I would've more feelings of being overwhelmed and panicked in my previous state, which would've been absolutely terrifying to handle.”
Misheel Batkhuu (Grade 11): “I guess I would be a lot less efficient and productive, and my work and results would be much weaker in quality. I'm generally a bit on the stressed side right now, but I'm sure it would be worse if I were failing Functions because I couldn't pay attention.”
**What is keeping up to date with your social life like? Are there any sacrifices (even asides from social life, like regular exercise or practicing a particular hobby) that you have had to make? **
Keren (Grade 10): “I haven’t noticed any sacrifices I’ve had to make. However I did not go to bed at 11 on Thursday but it wasn’t a choice or a sacrifice that could have been made.”
Ayesha Rivera (Grade 11): “Keeping up to date with my social life hasn't been a problem as this challenge hasn't impacted it. I haven't been able to practice some of my hobbies, however, I don't think it is a result of this challenge but rather because of school and everything that comes with it such as homework and studying.”
Julianne Ho (Grade 11): “Honestly, one of my friend groups is nocturnal I swear. It's more difficult because I can't have long conversations with some of them anymore on voice calls, which I used to do even during all-nighters. I also can't join in online activities they do for that long, as they usually start pretty late. I've deleted Instagram as well, as sleep deprivation made me easily rely on instant gratification to deal with stress. I haven't really looked at posts sent to me anymore, I've just been checking for messages from time to time. I've sacrificed being able to go to my apartment gym regularly, though I've been more physically active at school anyways. As for hobbies, I've actually gained some rather than lose any! I've gotten back into playing my old instruments (I'm not good at all but I really enjoy it for coping with stress).”
Misheel Batkhuu (Grade 11): “It's hard! Luckily I have friends who are very empathetic, relatable, and understanding, but it is hard. In particular, a lot of entertaining conversations occur at night around 9pm and 10pm when I should be studying so I can get in bed in time, and it's very hard to pull myself out of those. Well, actually, I haven't been recently, and the consequence has been more stress as I cram-study.
My exercise routine is also going down the drain. I used to be able to squeeze in a few sessions every day consistently, even if that meant a midnight yoga practice. As of now, I haven't run or worked out or trained in over 2 weeks. I feel terrible about it, but it's just so hard to balance all the work, priorities, etc, and still get in bed on time. The moment I get out of bed, I can't exercise because I have to jump right into studying and other work. However, I guess at the end of the day, my entire social life could be the end sacrifice I make to keep my fitness up...”
Is this getting more natural or more difficult? (do you think it will keep getting more natural or more difficult)
Keren (Grade 10): “Much more natural. At first, I wasn’t necessarily tired at 11, but now I definitely always am.”
Ayesha Rivera (Grade 11): “I feel that it's getting a bit more natural and will continue to be so.”
Julianne Ho (Grade 11): “Getting more natural, as I've figured out a routine!! I find this one really works well for me so far.”
Misheel Batkhuu (Grade 11): “It's definitely becoming more natural, but it's also getting more difficult in the sense that I'm realizing how much I will slowly lose if I keep trying to make this habit while not changing other bad ones like spending away too much time on Discord. I can no longer stay up past 11:30 (I get suuuper tired), I'm used to waking up in the dark and cold, and I can't imagine not feeling guilty for staying up later than 11. Still, I'm also realizing I'm doomed if I don't fix other habits in correspondence.”
How do you feel moving on with this challenge for Week 5?
Keren (Grade 10): ““Not so good.”
Ayesha Rivera (Grade 11): "I feel good moving on with this challenge for week 5.”
Julianne Ho (Grade 11): “Now that I know how to have a sustainable routine and manage a decent workload, I'm feeling a bit more confident now! Let's do thisssss”
Misheel Batkhuu (Grade 11): “I can do this! I can do this... I. Can. Do. This.”
Which best describes you right now?

Keren (Grade 10): Option 7 (eyebags, weary)
Ayesha Rivera (Grade 11): Option 4 (blushing, content)
Julianne Ho (Grade 11): Option 10 (popcorn, vibing)
Misheel Batkhuu (Grade 11): Option 1 (angry, determined)
If you would like to make any suggestions for our next "Make or Break" series, we would love to hear your suggestions! Send them in through here: https://forms.gle/9XwhusCA63ueVxCm9

The first two weeks are without argument among the most eventful, dramatic ones of the school year… and they’re even more so when you’re trying to forge a new habit. Here are the thoughts of our “Make or Break” series participants two weeks into sleeping by 11:
Is this challenge getting easier, harder to keep up with, or the same?
Keren (Grade 10): “I think it has stayed the same. Completed homework before bed hasn’t been possible, but I’ve been able to finish it in the morning.”
Alexandra Miller (Grade 11): “Harder!”
Ayesha Rivera (Grade 11): “This challenge is becoming somewhat easier because I feel more tired from the day and I end up sleeping earlier because of this.”
Julianne Ho (Grade 11): “This challenge is getting much harder to keep up with, in order to finish my increasing workload I find myself needing to wake up very early in the mornings, which was one of my biggest difficulties before I had started trying to build this habit.”
Misheel Batkhuu (Grade 11): “I find that it's getting harder, not necessarily because of the challenges I complained about last week, but mostly because I'm getting lazier and lazier. I only start wrapping up my studies for bed around 10:50, whereas I used to be so adamant about being in bed by 10:30 so I could read with my sister. I guess I might be losing a bit of momentum.”
Are the benefits of this challenge increasing, decreasing, or the same in effectiveness and magnitude?
Keren (Grade 10): “They have stayed the same.”
Alexandra Miller (Grade 11): “When I get in bed by 11 I notice a big difference in my energy levels and well-being! It makes me want to go to bed by 11.”
Ayesha Rivera (Grade 11): “The benefits of this challenge have stayed the same as I haven't noticed any new benefits, nor have I lost the benefit of having a bit more energy as a result of having time allocated for sleeping.”
Julianne Ho (Grade 11): “I would say the benefits of this challenge remained the same in effectiveness and magnitude overall, however, I believe some benefits are decreasing while others are increasing when focusing on them individually. In the previous week, I was feeling the positive effects of having long sleep times, such as less sleepiness in class and irritability. This week I had felt the benefits of enjoying the early morning, such as being able to wake up much earlier than I ever thought possible for myself, as well as getting my day started with a boost of productivity.”
Misheel Batkhuu (Grade 11): “They're about the same. I'm still glad I'm doing this though. I don't struggle to get out of bed in the morning, I still run long-distance some mornings (the days aren't consistent, but the times a week still are), and I'm more attentive in class than I was in previous school years. Like, I actually find myself learning in class now, rather than suffering and going home to suffer again as I attempt to teach myself late into the night.”
Are there any drawbacks in this challenge that you're noticing incrementing, decrementing, or remaining in magnitude?
Keren (Grade 10): “Finishing homework has become more of a challenge.”
Alexandra Miller (Grade 11): “As more of my extracurriculars start-up, I have less time to do my homework which makes me go to bed later (or not do it).”
Ayesha Rivera (Grade 11): “There haven’t been any noticeable drawbacks in this challenge so far.”
Julianne Ho (Grade 11): “A major drawback I've noticed incrementing after Week 2 is, as predicted from Week 1, a somewhat low productivity rate that is not quite matching the increasing workload. Another drawback that had taken me by surprise is the energy crash that occurs after school - I find myself accidentally taking a nap (which personally always lasts for 3 hours, no more and no less), which wastes the perfect time in my daily schedule for schoolwork and causes insomnia late at night.”
Misheel Batkhuu (Grade 11): “I've never noticed drawbacks and that fact remains the same for me.”
How do you feel moving on with this challenge for Week 3?
Keren (Grade 10): “A little nervous…”
Alexandra Miller (Grade 11): “Hoping to do better than this week!”
Ayesha Rivera (Grade 11): “I feel positive moving on with this challenge because I feel that I am getting used to my new schedule.”
Julianne Ho (Grade 11): “Week 3 might be the toughest of this challenge yet, as there are many upcoming tests and quizzes that I need to prepare for. I believe this might be the "make or break" week, where other habits that change my daily schedule have to be solidified or I will fall behind and would be forced to leave the challenge. ”
Misheel Batkhuu (Grade 11): “Very determined to be more disciplined and less lazy about getting in bed on time and ensuring I follow the other habits I was trying to pair (bedtime reading, morning long-distance running). I also have to make my morning routine MUCH more efficient. I think waking up early falsely gives me the impression I have time to dilly dally but really, that "extra" time should be designated for intense (or light) studying I couldn't do the night before.”
Which best describes you right now?

Keren (Grade 10): Option 9 (no expression, deadset)
Alexandra Miller (Grade 11): Option 5 (sunglasses)
Ayesha Rivera (Grade 11): Option 7 (weary, eyebags)
Julianne Ho (Grade 11): Option 3 (crying, sobs)
Misheel Batkhuu (Grade 11): Option 1 (angry, determined)
If you would like to make any suggestions for our next "Make or Break" series, we would love to hear your suggestions! Send them in through here: https://forms.gle/9XwhusCA63ueVxCm9