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MacLachlan students have a diverse calendar of experiential learning, leadership opportunities, competition, and spirit celebrations. Discover the latest events and initiatives happening in the MacLachlan Community

2026

  • March

    Grade 8 French Students Celebrate Culture at the Poutine Café

    Our Grade 8 French students recently brought their learning to life during the annual Poutine Café. As part of their exploration of French Canadian culture, students worked in teams to design their own unique poutine recipes and present their dishes in French.

    Each group prepared their creation, explained their ingredients and concept, and shared samples with classmates and judges. The activity encouraged students to practice their speaking skills while building confidence, creativity, and teamwork.

    Experiential learning opportunities like this allow students to engage with language in a meaningful way while celebrating the culture behind it.

    Bravo to all of our Grade 8 students!
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  • US Student Recognition

    Our Upper School students were recognized in assembly today for their participation in several recent academic competitions.

    Last week, our delegates represented MacLachlan College at the King’s Model United Nations (MUN) conference, where they demonstrated strong debate skills, collaboration, and global awareness while addressing complex international issues.

    We also celebrated students who participated in the Fulford Competition and recent mathematics contests, showcasing their critical thinking, problem solving, and academic dedication.

    Congratulations to all of our students for their hard work and for representing MacLachlan College with confidence and pride.
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  • U12 Floor Hockey Battles Hard at PSAA Tournament

    Our U12 Floor Hockey team competed at the PSAA Tournament hosted by Walden and showed incredible determination throughout the day.

    The Mariners opened the tournament with a strong 5–2 win over Walden in their first match, setting the tone with confident play and great teamwork. The second game was a tough battle, and although the team came up short, they continued to fight hard. In their third match, the Mariners showed impressive resilience, tying the game and briefly taking the lead before their opponents managed to score late. After a long day of competition, fatigue set in, but the team never stopped giving their best effort.

    We are incredibly proud of how our players represented MacLachlan!
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  • MacLachlan Debaters Earn Senior Division Success at Fulford

    On Saturday, February 28, MacLachlan College debaters competed at the Fulford Cup hosted by Pickering College, enjoying a full day of spirited competition and connection with students from across the region.
    Competing up into the senior division, Marina and Mira delivered an outstanding performance, finishing third overall on the senior side. Marina also earned an impressive third place individual finish, a remarkable achievement.

    On the junior side, first time Fulford participants Eric and Myra both earned scores in the upper 80s, demonstrating strong analytical thinking and confident delivery.

    A special thank you to parent Ambreen for serving as a judge and to alum Rory for generously sharing his time and expertise.
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  • February

    Lower School Showcase

    Our Lower School campus was filled with excitement as families gathered for this year’s PYP Showcase. The evening provided a meaningful opportunity to see the IB Primary Years Programme in action, with students confidently sharing their learning through thoughtful presentations and engaging displays.

    We are deeply grateful to our dedicated staff, parent volunteers, and student volunteers whose time and care made the event such a success. Evenings like this reflect the strength of our partnership between home and school and the spirit of our MacLachlan community.
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  • Grade 11 Math Students Take on the Challenge

    Our Grade 11 Mathematics students recently stepped into a new kind of learning environment at Confundrum. Faced with complex puzzles and a ticking clock, they were pushed to think critically, adapt quickly, and work collaboratively.

    Experiences like this remind us that meaningful learning often happens when students are stretched just beyond their comfort zone.
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  • Celebrating Excellence in Writing and Character

    Congratulations to our first round winners of the Polar Expressions Writing Contest. We are proud of the creativity, imagination, and dedication our students demonstrated through their writing.

    We also recognize our Compassionate Carlos RS Heroes Award recipients. These students exemplify empathy in action, showing a genuine desire and capacity to understand and share the feelings and perspectives of others.

    Well done to all of our award recipients!
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  • Grade 9 and 10 Students Take on Confundrum

    Our Grade 9 and 10 students recently participated in an experiential learning trip to Confundrum, an escape room designed to challenge critical thinking and logic skills.

    The experience was intentionally created to take math beyond the classroom. Working in teams, students applied reasoning strategies, problem solving techniques, and mathematical thinking to unlock clues and complete challenges under time constraints.

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  • King’s MUN Conference

    This past Saturday, MacLachlan College proudly sent a team of 17 student delegates to the King’s Model United Nations Conference, marking the DPS Club’s first participation in this event.

    In the weeks leading up to the conference, students dedicated themselves to researching global issues and drafting thoughtful position papers for their assigned topics. For many, this was their first experience in a live MUN setting. Delegates stepped outside their comfort zones, learning procedures in real time, debating complex ideas, and representing their committees with confidence and professionalism.
    We are incredibly proud of every student who embraced this new challenge.

    Four of our delegates were formally recognized for their outstanding performance:
    • Isa, Honourable Delegate, Star Wars Tutorial Committee
    • Mariam, Best Delegate, UNHRC Tutorial Committee
    • Rania, Best Delegate, UN Women Committee
    • Zaahid, Best Delegate, Artificial Intelligence Crisis Committee
    Congratulations to our entire team on an impressive first showing at King’s MUN!
     
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  • Pink Shirt Day at MacLachlan College

    Today, our Lower and Upper School communities proudly wore pink in support of Pink Shirt Day, standing together to promote kindness.

    Pink Shirt Day reminds us that small actions can create meaningful change. Together, we continue to build a community where everyone feels seen, valued, and supported.
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  • U10 Floor Hockey Shines at PSAA Tournament

    The U10 Floor Hockey team delivered an impressive performance at the PSAA Tournament, competing with tenacity, grit, and positivity throughout the day.

    From the first face off to the final whistle, students demonstrated strong teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship. Their commitment to supporting one another and representing the school with pride was evident in every shift.
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  • Adventure at Camp Wanakita

    Our Grade 6 students stepped outside the classroom and into the winter landscape for a three day adventure at Camp Wanakita.

    Students challenged themselves through snowshoeing, cross country skiing, broomball, and tubing. There were moments of teamwork, plenty of laughter, and opportunities for leadership to shine in new ways. 

    A sincere thank you to our dedicated staff and camp leaders for guiding and supporting our students throughout this memorable trip.
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  • Grade 3 Explores Local History at Oakville Museum

    As part of their Human Rights unit, Grade 3 students visited the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate to learn about Oakville’s involvement in the Underground Railroad.

    Through guided exploration, students discovered how individuals and communities demonstrated courage and compassion in the pursuit of freedom. The visit provided a powerful connection between their classroom studies and the important role Oakville played in Canadian history.
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  • Grade 8 Probability Fair in Action

    Grade 8 students recently hosted their annual Probability Fair, designing interactive games that showcased key probability concepts through hands on learning. 

    Students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 attended the fair, playing each game for 25 cents, with all proceeds donated to a meaningful cause. This event is a powerful and fun example of experiential learning and cross-campus connection at MacLachlan College.
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  • Grade 9 Explores Hydroelectric Power in Niagara

    Grade 9 students recently visited the historic Niagara Parks Power Station to deepen their understanding of electricity and its impact on society.

    During their visit, students explored the evolution of hydroelectric power, descended 180 feet to a 2,200 foot tunnel, and took in sweeping views of the Niagara River from the observation deck. Through guided exploration and discussion, they analyzed the social, environmental, and economic implications of hydroelectric energy and evaluated sustainable energy production and consumption practices.
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  • Senior Kindergarten Measures Up at Longos

    As part of their Measurement Unit, our Senior Kindergarten students visited Longo's for a hands on math experience.

    Students carefully measured golden cake mix, milk, oil, and egg whites to bake cookies, applying early numeracy skills in a real world setting. While waiting for their cookies to bake, they assembled their own mini pizzas using English muffins, tomato sauce, and cheese.
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  • US Students Discover Floor Curling

    Upper School students recently had the opportunity to try floor curling for the first time as part of their PSPE program, and it quickly became a favourite.

    Floor curling introduces students to the core elements of the sport including strategy, accuracy, communication, and teamwork. As interest continues to build, we are excited about the potential to expand the program and explore opportunities to take students from floor curling to ice in the future.
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  • DECA Provincials Results

    A huge congratulations to all of our MacLachlan College DECA students who competed at Provincials this weekend. With more than 6,500 students from across Ontario, the level of competition was intense, and our delegates rose to the occasion with professionalism, confidence, and dedication throughout the conference.

    A special congratulations to Marina, who earned Top 20 in Role Play and Top 20 Overall. This is an outstanding provincial-level achievement and a true reflection of her dedication and preparation.

    Another big congratulations to Zaahid, who earned Top 20 in both role plays and Top 20 Overall at DECA Provincials. An impressive accomplishment that speaks to his preparation, confidence, and strong performance.


    Well done to all of our DECA students. We are incredibly proud of you.
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  • MacLachlan College at the Round Square Forum for the Americas

    MacLachlan College is proud to be represented at the Round Square Forum for the Americas in Atlanta. Ms. Leys and Ms. Dawn are attending the forum alongside educators from across the region, engaging in conversations focused on global education, leadership, and innovation.

    On the first day of the forum, Ms. Leys and Ms. Dawn presented a Heroes of Discovery workshop, sharing how MacLachlan integrates the RS Heroes framework into Lower School learning. Their session highlighted how the approach supports inquiry, character development, and student voice in meaningful and age appropriate ways.

    We are proud to see MacLachlan’s work shared on an international stage!
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  • Cross-Campus Collaboration

    Our Grade 3 students had a wonderful experience visiting the Upper School Maker Space for a special collaboration with our Grade 12 Physics students.

    Students were excited to watch Rube Goldberg machines in action and learn how simple machines can work together in creative and surprising ways. With guidance and encouragement from their Grade 12 mentors, our Grade 3s then worked in small groups to design and build their own inventive creations.

    A big thank you to our Grade 12 mentors and Mrs. Tomasik for making this experience so meaningful for our younger learners.

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  • From Lived Experience to Lasting Impact

    By: Rachel O'Hagan, Alumni Relations Manager

    I often speak about the power of lived experience. About using what we have walked through to help shape what comes next. That belief was at the heart of last year’s Alumni Leadership Conference, grounded in a simple but powerful idea: be who you needed when you were younger.

    Hosting MacLachlan College’s first ever Alumni Leadership Conference proved deeply meaningful for our Grade 11 and 12 students. Alumni returned to campus to share their stories, leadership insights, and personal journeys, offering students real world perspectives they could genuinely connect with.

    Through panel discussions and small group conversations, students explored career pathways, navigated real life scenarios, and practiced meaningful networking. Leadership was not presented as a title, but as something shaped through experience, reflection, and choice. Long after the conference ended, the impact of those conversations continues to ripple through our community.
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  • January

    Hockey Leadership in Action

    As part of their hockey summative, members of the U18 Prep Hockey team took on leadership roles by planning and leading full practice sessions.

    Working in small groups, students developed practice plans, designed drills, and ran sessions from beginning to end. This experience allowed athletes to view the game from a coaching perspective while strengthening leadership, communication, and accountability within the team.
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  • Ninja Warriors

    Our Grade 8 students participated in an off campus Phys Ed experience at Aspire Climbing and Ninja Warrior Gym, where they engaged in bouldering and obstacle based movement challenges.

    Through these activities, students developed physical literacy, confidence, and problem solving skills while applying classroom learning in an authentic and engaging environment. This experience supported both curriculum outcomes and personal growth through movement and teamwork.
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  • Learning With Animals in Junior Kindergarten

    Our Junior Kindergarten students enjoyed a special visit from Katie of Pawsitively Pets, who brought eight different animals for a hands-on learning experience.

    Through observation and gentle interaction, students learned about how animals communicate while demonstrating empathy, curiosity, and care. Experiences like these support social and emotional development and help bring classroom learning to life in meaningful ways.
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  • Favourite Literary Character Day at the Lower School

    Today at our Lower School, we are celebrating Favourite Literary Character Day!

    Our teachers joined the fun dressed as characters from The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss, bringing stories to life and filling our halls with smiles. We love seeing MAC school spirit shine through moments like these.
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  • Strengthening Global Connections

    By: Rachel O'Hagan

    January offers a moment to pause, reflect, and set intentions for the year ahead, not only for what we hope to achieve, but for how we continue to show up for one another as a community.

    At MacLachlan College, our alumni embody leadership, curiosity, and connection across industries, generations, and borders. As we begin 2026, we are proud to share stories, events, and opportunities that continue to strengthen our global alumni community.
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