Modern Times
E. W. Maddams (1991–1997) took over the School during the period which may be best described as the years of political uncertainty. 1991 heralded the introduction of Model B status and the School was for the first time permitted to open its doors to pupils of all races. In August 1992, as a result of an overwhelming majority vote by the parents, the School changed to Model C. This brought about additional financial burdens on the parent body but did give them more say in the development of the school.
Further developments during this time included the Ted Maddams Media Centre and the modernisation and expansion of the computer facilities. Ted Maddams retired as Headmaster in 1997.
In 1998 Trevor Hall became the first WBHS Old Boy to be appointed Headmaster of the School. Hall's vision has focused on producing and moulding the typical all-round "Westville boy". The first major developments under Mr Hall's leadership have been the development of an upper level of Bowden's Pavilion, which has provided a domicile for the Westville Boys' High School Association, and the introduction of the integrated timetable and Sports Academy.
In 2002 the launch of the Pharos Sports Academy introduced a new programme for all pupils in the school to participate in a wide variety of sports. The integrated sports time table has resulted in improved results in swimming, athletics, squash, cricket and other sports
The most significant recent development at the school has been the opening of the R6.5 million multi-purpose centre. This facility caters for school assemblies, timetabled sport, afternoon sports practices, indoor field hockey, tennis and four cricket nets (two for bowling and the other two have bowling machines), choir festivals, dramatic productions, a gymnasium and offices. The School has been granted a donation to cover this cost. The preferred site was originally the area where the swimming pool is currently situated, but costs in relocating the pool were prohibitive. Consequently, the centre is built on three of the four tennis courts adjacent to Commons Field.
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