Individual activity 16
Read the case study below and then draft a SWOT analysis for the school.
Case study
Sunrise High School has 1605 learners and 41 educators. 27 educators are female and 14 males. The pass rate at the school for the past three years is as follows:
- 2012 45%
- 2013 48%
- 2014 40%
The school’s overall pass rate is low because of the many failures in Mathematics, Science and English first additional language. The building is very conducive but the state of the school has deteriorated greatly. The grounds are dirty, classrooms are dirty, many classrooms do not have electricity, and windows are broken. The school laboratories have no equipment.
The current principal is a male who was appointed at the school in 2013 after the previous principal resigned. The deputy principal, a female, was acting in the position for 8 months before the appointment of the new principal. There were huge tensions at the school when the principal first arrived. He was not accepted by the staff, especially those who supported the deputy principal.
Many educators arrive late and, on average, five educators are absent daily. The school has been on three ‘Bosberaads’ already. The situation at the school improves a little after the ‘Bosberaad’. Educators arrive on time and not many are absent, but soon it returns to the status quo. A great deal of resources has been invested in the school.
Many educators are strong union members. In the past, five educators were sent for disciplinary hearings for misconduct and insubordination. The principal is often in his office behind closed doors.
In drawing up your SWOT analysis, consider the following:
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