The school principal: A powerful influencer

Navigating an aeroplane during take-off requires extra caution and meticulous handling. The same caution is applied when landing. And so are the first 12 months of school principalship.

A new school principal, if not careful, can ruin their career in the first year of contact with troops. School principals are drawn from a generation of teachers with an impeccable record in the teaching profession, having a repertoire of skills and knowledge required to navigate the teaching terrain.