parents and principals as partners in creating a culture of learning

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Education must be of a generally formative nature, that is, it must develop
the child's general ability optimally in order to establish where his
particular gifts lie.
It must gradually assume a differentiated character which will accord with
the particular abilities and interests of the child.
It must be balanced and not place undue emphasis on sport, cultural matters
or academic schooling - for example it must not over-emphasise
Mathematics at the expense of Language teaching or Art at the expense of
Religious Instruction. The child must receive a balanced education.
Education must be relevant; that is, it must mould and educate the child to
take his rightful place in a particular life-world in South Africa. The
parent has the right to expect that the education system will prepare his
child for the world of the future, for our multicultural society and for the
information age in which we find ourselves at present.
The level ofeducation must be ofa standard which will develop the child's
potential to the full.
It must further the career expectations of the child and his parents.
It must provide for the right and just treatment of each child.
The principal and teachers, as the ones in loco parentis during school
hours, must discipline the child judiciously.
The principal must ensure that the teacher seeks the wholehearted
cooperation of the parents of children under his care. The teacher may