ABSTRACT
This chapter investigates the social dimension of schooling by illuminating some of the aspects associated with the social life of the school. School not only constitutes the major learning milieu of the pupils, but makes up a significant part of their social world as well. However, children's attitude to school is dependent on a variety of factors. Literature on adolescent boys shows that the more able pupils have a greater tendency to be committed to the school values, have a more regular attendance and a deeper participation in school activities. Peers are the most important feature of a child's school experience. Once in school, children become part of a social system and are subjected to a variety of influences. Encouraging children to participate in the running of schools appears to be conducive to good attainment, attendance and behaviour as well as to their enjoyment and favourable perception of school life.
