EDUCATIO : Journal of Education
Vol 9 No 2 (2025): November 2025

Exploring the role of school assumptions and artefacts in building sustainable and prosperous secondary schools

Sithole, Mukateko Louisa (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Oct 2025

Abstract

This study explores how school assumptions and artefacts contribute to building sustainable and prosperous secondary schools. Guided by an interpretive paradigm and qualitative approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with six purposively selected participants from a high-performing secondary school. Thematic analysis revealed that shared assumptions, such as religion, equality, commitment, and professionalism, shape school culture and promote sustainability. Key artefacts, including school uniforms, sports, ceremonies, and logos, reinforced identity, pride, and discipline. The study recommends embedding shared assumptions into school practices, leveraging artefacts purposefully, promoting holistic development, and fostering stakeholder partnerships to support sustainable school environments.

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educatio

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Subject

Education Environmental Science Social Sciences

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EDUCATIO is a multi-disciplinary, peer-refereed open-access journal which has been established for the dissemination of state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of education, teaching, development, instruction, educational projects and innovations, learning methodologies and new technologies in ...