A diagnosis of no hope

In our short interaction, he shared with me, with a sense of gratification, the good news that after a long wait and prolonged struggle, he has been elevated to what is arguably one of the toughest jobs in the world - the coveted post of school principal.

Following the traditional exchange of pleasantries, I could not resist the temptation of asking him about the business that often does not escape the attention of educators – the overall health of his school.