Monday, 1 May is School Principals’ Day
“You can have great teachers, but if you don’t have a good principal, you won’t have a good school.” ~ Eli Broad
It’s funny in a sad sort of way, the principal is the chief villain in almost every high school show ever, and rarely do we see a positive supportive one represented.
This leads us to the rather unfortunate conclusion that principals are our enemy, and the enemy of every pupil no matter how studios and responsible.
School Principals’ Day sets out to change that, and to raise awareness of just how important the school principal really is to the success of the school.
History of School Principals’ Day
No matter how big or small your school is, you’re going to have a principal.
Sometimes you’ll even have more than one, but what exactly do these often mysterious and much-maligned members of the staff actually do? You may be surprised to find out they do far more than terrorise pupils and administer detentions, suspensions, and expulsions.
This was the foundation of what pupils and parents alike believed them to be, and the Teacher’s Association decided it was time to create a celebration of these hard working heads of school staff, and raise awareness of all that their job entails.
The first thing to understand is that the school is on the principal’s mind, both before the day begins, and long after the school day is over for the pupils. From the moment they wake until the moment they go to bed the school is on their minds, how to help pupils be more successful, how to manage pupils, teachers, and parents’ expectations.
Throughout their day they meet with teachers, sharing concerns about pupils, lesson plans, or goals they’re trying to achieve in their school. Sometimes it’s just to vent, as the principal is everyone’s school counsellor. And we do mean everyone.
Their work is endless, and they are worthy of honour for the work they do.
What do you remember about your school principal?
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