Abstract
M.Ed.
The research essay was an attempt to attend to the problems faced by foundation phase
pupils on sanitation. This was to explore through in-depth interviews the pupils'
sanitation experiences and facilities at home and those available at the schools, and to
find whether they impact on the pupils' effective usage of these facilities at school.
A conclusion was reached that it was found necessary to involve parents and the general
communities in the education of pupils in order to improve their sanitation usage. This
could be achieved through community education that addresses the needs of
communities. This community education will keep communities abreast with the
changing world.
This will mean involving everyone in planning and designing the programmes relevant to
the community needs. Everyone should see himself/herself having a role to play in
bringing about changes that could lead to a better and healthier lifestyle.