NOTICE (50 WORDS , 4 MARKS)

What is a notice?

What is Notice Writing - A notice is a written or printed announcement (Example - a notice for
sale). It is written in order to inform a large number of people about something that has happened
or is about to happen.

It could be an upcoming event, competition, Lost, and found notice or just a piece of
information to be delivered to the targeted audience. It is generally written in a formal tone.

Notices are factual and to-the-point. The language used is simple and formal, not flowery. They
are put up on display boards in schools or in public places.

Format for Notice writing

The Notice Writing Format should include NAME OF THE INSTITUTION / / NOTICE /
DATE/TITLE, and WRITER’S NAME WITH DESIGNATION.
A notice should contain all the necessary details such as:

1. Name of the issuing agency (school, residence welfare association etc)

2. Date of issue/release of the notice .3.The word NOTICE
3. Title/Subject of the Event (what?)
4. BODY-Date/time/duration/Place/Venue (when and where?) , charges/ fees, classes,
whom to contact, last date to contact/submit
5. Authorized signatory: signature, name and designation

Format of Notice - image

Notice Writing Topics

Notice Writing Topics - A Notice can be written for various reasons. The format of notice
writing remains the same in all cases. Here is a list of topics for notice writing that students
must prepare-

1. A competition
2. An excursion trip
3. A lost and found notice
4. An inauguration to take place
5. An exhibition
6. A camp to be held

Or any such type of event or information to be issued in public interest.

The breakup of 3marks for class 12 English writing skills - notice writing as per CBSE
guidelines is as follows:

Format 01 mark
Content 02 marks
Expression O1 mark
Total 04 marks
Notice writing Tips

Please follow the given tips while attempting a question based on Notice writing format for
Class 12 English writing skills paper -

1. Do not cross the word limit to avoid the penalty of marks. The prescribed word limit is 50
words.
2. Repetition of any information should be avoided.
3. Always enclose the notice in a box. Make sure you draw the box with a pencil.
4. Keep your notice short, crisp and to-the-point.
5. Highlight the word “NOTICE” and “TITLE”. It can be either bold or underlined.
6. The title should be captivating and eye-catching.
7. Don’t make hypothetical information and facts. Make use of what’s given in the question.
8. Make sure you do not mention your personal information.
9. Make use of all the available information in the question.
10. Your answer shall include answers to all the 5 W’s – What, Why, When, Where and
Who.
11. The purpose for which it is being written should be stated clearly.
12. Focus on presentation and clarity.

Question 1: You are Ruhi/Rahul, head girl/boy of ABC convent school. Your school is
going to organize an inter-school singing competition. Write a notice for your school notice
board inviting names of all the interested students.

Answer:

ABC CONVENT SCHOOL

NOTICE

March 01,2019
INTER-SCHOOL SINGING COMPETITION

Our school is organising an Inter-school Singing Competition for the students of classes 8-
12 on March 19, 2019; Tuesday at 12pm in the school auditorium. More than 20 schools
from all over the city will participate. Interested students may contact the undersigned latest
by March 10, 2021.

Ruhi/Rahul
Head girl/boy
 Question 2 .You are the president of the Residents Welfare Association and you are organising a
“Holi Bash” in your area. Draft a notice informing the residents of your area of the same. Include
details which you deem necessary for the purpose.

Greenpark Residents Association

NOTICE

Holi Bash 2021

Date: 1-03-2021

Greenpark Residents Association is organising a grand Holi Party in the colony park on 28-03-
2021. The celebrations will begin by 4 pm onwards. The residents are requested to join the
celebrations and make it a grand bash. On an additional note, residents are required to wear
masks at all times during the celebrations. We will also ensure all precautionary measures are
taken against COVID-19 through thorough sanitization of the venue.

John Doe

(Signature)

President of Residents Welfare Association

Write Notice Writing for School

You are Mr. Roy, the HOD of Socrates Educational Institution. You are moved by the condition
of the destitute children near your area. You decide to uplift their lives by deciding to raise funds
and ensuring that they have a better chance at life. Draft a notice to your fellow colleagues and
students, making an appeal for monetary donations or any other assistance. You can also include
additional details which you deem are necessary for the purpose.

Socrates Educational Institution

NOTICE

Helping Destitute Children

Date: 2-02-2021

There are countless destitute children on our streets who require a helping hand. I kindly
request your help in changing their lives and enabling them to have a better future. You can
help them by sending your contribution to the undersigned by 16-02-2021. You can also assist
these children by sending us your old devices such as tablets or laptops. We will erase the data
and repurpose them so that these children can use them for learning. Clothes and medicines are
also accepted.

Mr. Roy

(Signature)

HOD of Socrates Educational Institution

You are Jane Doe, a senior studying at St. Patrick’s High School. You have found a Cricket kit
bag on your school’s playground and are asked to draft a notice which will be put up on the
school notice board. You can also include additional details which you deem are necessary for
the purpose.

St. Patrick’s High School

NOTICE

FOUND – Cricket Kit Bag

Date: 12-01-2021

A cricket kit bag was found in the school playground on 10-01-2021 during the lunch break.
The bag is coloured blue and has several stickers and logos of the school cricket team. If you
are the owner of this kit, kindly collect it from the undersigned immediately.

Jane Doe

(Signature)

Class 11E student

The Students’ Council of your school has organised an excursion to Ajanta and Ellora for the
students of classes XI and XII during winter break. As the President of the Council, write a
notice in not more than 50 words telling the students about this excursion and inviting their
names for joining it.
Answer:
 APEX PUBLIC SCHOOL, AGRA

4 December 20XX.

NOTICE
EXCURSION

The students’ Council is organising an excursion to Ajanta and Ellora for a fortnight.
Date of Departure : 22nd Dec. Classes: 11&12
Date of Return : 5th Jan
Fee : ₹ 5000 per head
Plans : Visiting Mumbai and other sites besides the caves. Interested students may contact the
undersigned and deposit the cash before 10th December 20XX.
Arun Verma
President
Students’ Council

TEST YOUR SKILLS

1. You are Seema/Sudhir, the Cultural Secretary of your school. Write a notice for your
school notice board in 50 words inviting students to participate in an inter-school poster
making contest.
2. You are Kamal/Komal. Your school has decided to organise a cultural programme to
raise funds for the victims of Orissa super cyclone. As the Cultural Secretary, write a
notice in about 50 words giving details to your schoolmates.
3. You are Navin/Namita, Head Boy/Girl of your school. You have organised a talk on
career guidance by Dr Arun Bajaj, the eminent counsellor SAHYOG. Write a notice in
about 50 words inviting students of XI and XII to attend the lecture.
4. Mother Teresa Public School, Kolkata is organising a debate on 15 Feb, 20XX at 11 a.m.
The topic is ‘Environmental degradation is a global concern’. Two students can
participate from each school. As social secretary of your school put up a notice inviting
names of students who wish to participate in the debate.
5. You are Shakti/Shalini working as the Students’ Representative on the Management
Committee of your school. The committee is going to meet next week to chalk out an
academic programme for the next year. To ensure that the committee really prepares a
need-based programme for the students you have decided to invite the students’
suggestions on this subject. Write a notice in this regard in not more than 50 words
6. Your school is organising a two-day Integration Camp at Sawan Public School, Mehrauli
involving special children. There will be art work, music, song and dance competitions.
As Cultural Incharge, draft a notice inviting names of participants from classes XI-XII.
7. NIE is organising an Inter School Debate at the PSBB Sr. Sec. School, Chennai on 14
Feb. 20XX at 10 a.m. The topic is ‘Caring and Sharing—a global concern’. Two students
can participate from each school. Being the NIE coordinator of your school, put up a
notice inviting names of debaters for participation.
8. As the Head Boy/Head Girl of your school you are organising a Career Counselling
Session for XI and XII Std. students of your school. Write a notice giving details of it to
be displayed on your school notice board. (Word limit: 50 words)
9. You are the Secretary of your School Literary Association. Write a notice for your school
notice board, giving details of the inauguration of the Literary Association activities. You
are ABC of Queen Victoria Senior Secondary School, Nagpur. (Word limit: 50 words).
10. You are the Editor of your school magazine. Draft a notice for your school notice board
inviting articles, sketches, etc. from the students for your school magazine. Sign as XYZ
of ABT Senior Secondary School, Hyderabad. (Word limit: 50 words)
11. You are Amit/Amrita, Head Boy/Head Girl of your school (Zenith Public School). Write
a notice for your school notice board calling for entries from desirous students for
Britannia Quiz Contest—Preliminary round to be held at your school
12. You are Subodh/Smriti, Head Boy/Head Girl of your school. (Ascot Public School,
Ranchi). Write a notice for your school notice board inviting students to participate in an
inter-house Science Quiz to be held at your school.
13. Commerce Association IBM School Faridabad is inviting Professor P.C. Seth to speak on
‘Tax Reforms-the Need of the Hour’. As the Secretary of the Commerce Association,
write a notice inviting the students to attend the lecture. Give details.
14. You are Sahil, Cultural Secretary of Tagore Model School, Cuttack. You have organised
a Charity Show in your school in aid of the drought affected villagers of Kalahandi. Write
out a notice to be displayed on the school notice board informing the students
; about the show and seeking their cooperation for the success of the charity show.
15. Your school is organising a fete to collect funds for charity. Only school students are
eligible to put up stalls. As Head Boy/Head Girl of the Meera International School, draft
a notice in not more than 50 words to be put up announcing sale of stalls giving all other
necessary details.