"The role of the principal is multidimensional and multifaceted. Sergiovanni (1999) describes aspects of the role as technical, human, educational, symbolic, and cultural, all requiring adequate attention if the role is to be performed well. Principals of Anglican schools need to be purposeful and thoughtful as they conceptualise their leadership to the greatest advantage for all parties, and particularly as they function as visionaries, theologians, shepherds and stewards, seeking to defend and commend the Gospel to their charges, the young people of our schools."