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Westwood Hills pilots Building Brighter Bulldogs Makerspace Program

WAYNESBORO — Westwood Hills Elementary recently announced the launch of the Building Brighter Bulldogs Makerspace Program, an initiative focused on the engineering and design process for students in grades 3-5.

This pilot program planned by the Westwood Hills Extended School Year (ESY) committee aims to foster creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning.

With the leadership of Amanda Hall, the ESY committee chair, and committee members Melissa Paul, Destiny Francisco, Somer Stone, Beth Lint, and Kristie Chandler, the Building Brighter Bulldogs Makerspace Program offered students the opportunity to explore:

• Pottery using potter’s wheels
• Aerial photography and videography using drones
• 3D printing
• Sewing
• Stop-motion video
• Cricut vinyl cutting