Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education
Abstract
Skripsie (MEd (Onderwysbestuur))--PU vir CHO, 1995The 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.Master
