The maps illustrate how West Park Secondary School has changed from its initial construction in 1950 to 1980 and 2010.
Overall, the area became more developed and organized over time, with more educational and recreational facilities replacing the residential and agricultural areas. The most significant changes involved the removal of houses and farmland, and the addition of a car park, a science block, and a sports field.
In 1950, the land to the west of the school was occupied by houses and farmland. However, by 1980, both of these had been replaced – the farmland was converted into a sports field, while the houses made way for a new car park and a science block adjacent to the main school building. This trend continued in 2010, when the car park area was expanded even further, occupying the space that had previously been the sports field, which itself was slightly relocated to the east.
The main school building, located along the main road, remained unchanged throughout the period. Furthermore, the playground, originally in the southeast, stayed in the same position, though it became smaller in 2010 as the sports field was moved eastward. Lastly, the main road to the north remained intact, serving as the primary access route to the school across all three years.