Mission

We, as members of SAPA, recognise and acknowledge our role as educational managers and leaders, and through our collective and professional conduct at local, provincial and national levels, strive to excel in our task through self-development and interaction as an independent, non-discriminatory and non-aligned Association.

• Promote and enhance educational leadership and effective school management teams.
• Provide opportunities for the professional development of Principals.
  
• Participate in curriculum development and educational restructuring.
  
• Recognise and promote the role of the Principal in the school and in the community.
  
• Facilitate communication among educational leaders.
  
• Undertake educational research, publish journals and or news sheets and disseminate professional literature.
• Promote liaison with teacher associations and unions.
  
• Establish links with international associations of Principals Promote the interests of members