STUDENT
SWARAJ
The Master Operating System
for School Governance
Pages: Comprehensive
Target: Grades 1-8
Modules: Constitution, SOPs, Curriculum
Status: Final Release
The Constitution
The Supreme Law. This document defines the rights, duties, and powers of every citizen in the school.
Article I: Citizenship
Section 1. All registered students are citizens of the Student Body.
Section 2. Rights of Citizens:
- Right to Vote: Every student from Grade 4-8 has one vote.
- Right to Speech: Freedom to submit ideas via the “Voice Box”.
- Right to Safety: Protection from bullying and unfair treatment.
Article II: The Parliament
Section 1. Composition: The Parliament consists of the Head Boy/Girl (Executives), 11 Ministry Heads (Cabinet), and Class Representatives (Legislature).
Section 2. Sessions: Parliament meets on the last Saturday of every month.
Section 3. Quorum: 60% attendance is required to pass any bill.
Section 4. The Veto: The School Principal holds veto power over decisions affecting safety or finance.
Article III: The Election Code
Section 1. Method: Elections are by Secret Ballot only. Show of hands is prohibited to prevent peer pressure.
Section 2. Eligibility: Candidates must have 75% attendance and no major disciplinary record.
Section 3. Campaigning: Bribery (giving gifts/candy) results in immediate disqualification.
Ministry Standard Operating Procedures
Complete Playbooks for all 11 Departments.
1. Ministry of Library
M.LIB- Recess: 2 Ministers monitor silence.
- Check returned books for damage immediately.
- Re-shelve books according to Dewey Decimal/Genre.
- Saturday Book Hospital: Repair torn pages with tape.
- “Book of the Week”: Select one book to display on the main stand with a review card.
2. Ministry of Water
M.H2O- Leak Patrol (08:30 AM): Check all taps. Log leaks.
- Cooler Duty (Lunch): Ensure students don’t spill water while filling bottles.
- Check drainages for blockage.
- Water Audit: Measure wasted water from one leaking tap for 1 hour. Present data in assembly.
- Clean “Drinking Water” signage.
3. Ministry of Meals
M.FOOD- Hygiene Gate: Check hands for soap smell at cafeteria entry.
- Queue Mgmt: Seniors served last to help juniors.
- Zero Waste: Monitor dustbins for excessive food waste.
- Clean Plate Award: Count how many students finish 100% of food.
- Menu Feedback: Collect complaints/suggestions about food quality.
4. Ministry of Peace
M.PEACE- Buddy Bench Watch: Ensure no child sits alone on the bench for >2 mins.
- Recess Patrol: Identify bullying or exclusion in playgrounds.
- Mediate minor arguments using the “Peace Script”.
- Kindness Confetti: Stick positive notes on random desks.
- Peace Log: Record resolved conflicts (without names) to track school mood.
5. Ministry of Health
M.HEALTH- Morning Check: Nails, Hair, and Uniform cleanliness during assembly.
- Sick Bay: Report students looking unwell (head down) to teachers.
- Toilet Hygiene: Check cleanliness twice a day.
- First Aid Audit: Check if Dettol/Bandages are available.
- Hygiene Score: Grade each class on cleanliness. Announce winner.
6. Ministry of Environment
M.ECO- Energy Police: Switch off fans/lights in empty rooms.
- Water Plants: Ensure classroom plants are watered.
- Waste Segregation: Check wet/dry bins are used correctly.
- Plastic Hunt: Clean playground of plastic wrappers after lunch.
- Compost Check: Maintain the school compost pit.
7. Ministry of Assembly
M.ASM- Mic Check (07:55 AM): Ensure sound system works.
- Line Discipline: Ensure students stand in straight lines height-wise.
- Lead: Conduct Prayer, Pledge, and Anthem.
- News Reader Selection: Audition students to read news.
- Thought of the Day: Prepare a quote for the week.
8. Ministry of Sports
M.SPORT- Inventory: Issue bats/balls during recess. Collect them back.
- Refereeing: Arbitrate playground games.
- Safety: Ensure students don’t play rough.
- Line Marking: Check if ground lines (football/kho-kho) are visible.
- PT Drill: Lead morning exercise.
9. Ministry of Class Management
M.CLASS- Board Duty: Clean blackboard/whiteboard between periods.
- Logistics: Collect homework notebooks for the teacher.
- Discipline: Maintain silence when teacher is absent.
10. Ministry of Culture
M.ARTS- Notice Boards: Update “Word of the Day” and artwork.
- Talent Scout: Identify shy students who can sing/draw.
- Friday Fun: Organize a 10-min quiz or skit in assembly.
11. Ministry of Law
M.LAW- Constitution Keeper: Ensure all other ministries follow the rules.
- Parliament Secretary: Organize monthly meetings and take minutes.
- Election Commission: Run the annual elections.
Educator’s Curriculum
Connecting Governance to Grades 4-8 Civics.
Topic: “Rights & Duties”
Concept: Every right comes with a duty.
Council Activity: Use the “Library Ministry” as an example. Right = Reading books. Duty = Returning them on time / Keeping them clean.
Task: Students draft a “Classroom Charter” listing 3 Rights and 3 Duties.
Topic: “Local Self Government”
Concept: Solving problems at the local level.
Council Activity: The “Environment Ministry” managing waste. Explain how they are like the Municipal Corporation.
Task: Conduct a “Cleanliness Audit” of the classroom.
Topic: “Democratic Government”
Concept: Elements of democracy (Participation, Conflict Resolution).
Council Activity: The “Peace Ministry”. Discuss how resolving conflicts peacefully is key to democracy.
Task: Roleplay a “Peace Circle” mediation session.
Topic: “How the State Government Works”
Concept: Legislature vs Executive.
Council Activity: Compare the “Student Parliament” (Legislature) to the “Ministers executing tasks” (Executive).
Task: Attend a Student Parliament session as observers.
Topic: “The Constitution & Law”
Concept: Why do we need laws?
Council Activity: The “Law Ministry”. Analyze the School Constitution. Why is the “No running in corridors” rule essential for safety?
Task: Draft an amendment/new rule for the school.
Verbatim Scripts
Exact dialogue guides for students.
Daily Assembly Script
Commander: “School… Attention! School… Stand at ease.”
Head Boy: “Good Morning Principal, Teachers, and Friends. Let us begin our day with gratitude. Join your hands, close your eyes.”
(Prayer)
Head Girl: “I invite [Name] from Grade 6 for the News.”
News Reader: “Today’s headlines are…”
Head Boy: “School… Attention! For the National Anthem… Start!”
Peace Ministry Mediation Script
Peace Minister: “Please stop fighting. I am here to help. [Name A], you speak first. [Name B], please listen without interrupting.”
Student A: [Explains]
Peace Minister: “I hear you. Now [Name B], your turn.”
Peace Minister: “How can we fix this so we can all play happily?”
Action: “Please shake hands and apologize.”
Printable Toolkit
Right-click and print these individual pages.
Incident Report Log
Ministry of Peace & Conflict
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Weekly Water Audit
Ministry of Water
| Location | Leaking? | Clean? |
| Girls Toilet | ||
| Boys Toilet | ||
| Water Cooler |
Book Hospital Log
Ministry of Library
| Book Title | Damage | Repaired By |
Election Nomination Form
Election Commission
Manifesto (3 Promises)
Parliament Meeting Minutes
Ministry of Law
Sports Equipment Issue Register
Ministry of Sports
| Item Name | Borrower Name | Time Out | Time In | Condition |
Weekly Class Hygiene Scorecard
Ministry of Health & Environment
| Criteria (Max 5 Pts) | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
| Floor Cleanliness | |||||
| Blackboard Clean | |||||
| Dustbin Used | |||||
| Lights/Fans Off | |||||
| TOTAL SCORE |