Die bestuur van enkele leerlingverwante sake in 'n sekondêre staatsondersteunde skool

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to investigate the nature, contents and management implications of pupil-related matters in a secondary state aided school. A literary and empirical study were conducted in order to attain this goal. The literary study indicated some problematic pupil-related matters. Issues such as admission policy, control of pupils, pupil care, discrimination against pupils concerning the payment of compulsory school fees, extra-curricular involvement and racial relations were researched. An empirical study showed that the management function of the principal has been drastically altered. This changed management role of principals is an extremely demanding one. This empirical study further showed that considerable differences exist between English medium and Afrikaans medium schools. Finally, based on the research, certain recommendations were made to principals and governing bodies, who were provided with guidelines pertaining to the effective management of pupil-related matters in secondary state aided schools.