Notice Writing: What Is A Notice?
Notice Writing: What Is A Notice?
Notice Writing: What Is A Notice?
Authorized signatory
(Name, Designation and signature)
What is a notice?
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.
Content 02 marks
Expression O1 mark
Total 04 marks
Question 1: Water supply will be suspended for eight hours (10 am to 6 pm) on 6th of
March for cleaning of the water tank. Write a notice in about 50 words advising the
residents to store water for a day. You are Karan Kumar/Karuna Bajaj, Secretary,
Janata Group Housing Society, Palam Vihar, Kurnool. (CBSE 2016)
Answer:
Janata Group Housing Society, Palam Vihar, Kurnool.
NOTICE
March 01,
201X
ATTENTION!
This notice is to inform all the residents regarding the suspension of
water supply for 8 hours. It is being done to clean the water tank. The
details are as follows:
DATE- March 6
TIME- 10am – 6 pm
Thus, we request you to store the required amount of water beforehand
to minimise the difficulty. Thank you
Karan Kumar/ Karuna Bajaj
(signature)
Secretary
SUGGESTED VALUE POINTS AS PER CBSE MARKING SCHEME-
[Any other relevant title]
– what - suspension of water supply for 8 hours
– when - 6th March; 10am – 6pm
– where - Society
– reasons for cut - cleaning of water tank
– steps to be taken - store water
– any other relevant details
NOTICE
March 01, 20XX
FOUND!
This is to inform all the readers that a plastic bag has been found in the
neighbourhood park. It has a few documents and some cash in it. The
plastic bag is red in colour and is medium-sized. It was found on February
27, at around 6pm near the fountain in the park. The owner of the bag shall
contact me on 9399123456 along with an identity proof. Thank you
Amar/Amrita
Question 4: 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:
NOTICE
ABC CONVENT SCHOOL
March 01,2019
INTER-SCHOOL SINGING COMPETITION
Our school is organising an Inter-school Singing Competition 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, 2019.
Ruhi/Rahul
Head girl/boy
CBSE Previous Year Questions
Question 1.
As Principal of Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Lucknow, draft notice in not more than 50 words
informing students of the change in school timings with effect from the 1st of October.
State valid reasons for the change. (Delhi 2009)
Answer:
NOTICE
Principal
Question 2.
You are Secretary of the History Club of Vidya Mandir School. Draft a notice in not more
than 50 words informing students of a proposed visit to some important historical sites in
your city. (Delhi 2009)
Answer:
History Club
Notice
September.
Secretary
History Club
Question 3.
As Sports Secretary of G.D.G. Public School, Pune, draft notice in not more than 50
words for your school notice board informing the students about the sale of old sports
goods of your school. You are Rohini/Rohit. (Delhi 2010)
Answer:
G.D.G. Public School
Pune
Notice
time.
Rohit
Sports Secretary.
Question 4.
You have found an expensive geometry box in the school playground. Draft a notice in
not more than 50 words for the school notice board. You are Ra’Rani, Class XII, Angel
School, Faridabad. (Delhi 2010)
Answer:
Angel School, Faridabad
Notice
31 October, 2Oxx
Rani
XII-C
Question 5.
You are Srinivas/Srinidhi of D.P. Public School, Nagpur. As Student Editor of your school
magazine, draft notice in not more than 50 words for your school notice board inviting
article sketches from students of all classes. (Delhi 2011)
Answer:
Notice
Srinidhi
Editor
School Magazine
Question 6.
You are Secretary of Gymkhana Club, Madurai. Write a notice in not more than 50 words
informing the members to attend an
an extraordinary meeting of the governing body. Include details like date, time, venue
etc. Sign as PrabhufPratibha. (All India 2011)
Answer:
Notice
outstanding dues.
Prabhu
Secretary
Question 7.
Due to a sudden landslide and inclement weather, St. Francis School, Vasco has to be
closed for a week. As Principal of that school, draft notice in not more than 50 words to
be displayed at the school main gate notice board. (All India 2011)
Answer:
Notice
January, 20xx.
Principal
Question 8.
You are Secretary of J.P. Narain Housing Society, R.W.A., Meerut. Draft a notice in not
more than 50 words stating that the second instalment of maintenance charges falls due
on 31st March 2011, and requesting the members to pay before the due date. Sign as
Anil/Anita. (All India 2011)
Answer:
Meerut
Notice
Anil
Secretary, R.W.A.
Question 9.
You are Scout Master/Guide Captain of K.R. Sagar Public School, Mysore. You have
decided to send a troop of scouts and guides of your school to the jamboree to be held at
Lucknow for a week. Draft a notice in not more than 50 words to be placed on the school
notice board inviting the names of those scouts and guides who are interested to
participate in the jamboree. Invent the necessary details. (All India 2011)
Answer:
Notice
Scout Master
Question 10.
You are Sports Secretary of Lalwani Public School, Udaipur. Draft a notice in not more
than 50 words for your school notice board asking the students to give their names for
participation in various events to be held on the Annual Sports Day of your school. Invent
the details of the events. Sign as Lalit/Lalita. (All India 2011)
Answer:
Lalwani Public School
Udaipur
Notice
• high jump
• short put
• gymnastics
• kho-kho
Sports Secretary
Question 11.
Your school has planned an excursion to Lonavala near Mumbai during the autumn
holidays. Write a notice in not more than 50 words for your school notice board, giving
detailed information and inviting the names of those who are desirous to join. Sign as
NaresfyNamita, Head Boy/Head Girl, D.V. English School, Thane, Mumbai. (Delhi 2012)
Answer:
Thane, Mumbai
Notice
of October.
Namita
Head Girl
XII – A
Question 12.
You lost your Titan wrist-watch in your school. Draft a notice, in not more than 50 words,
to be placed on your school notice board. You are a student of Class XII of Rani Ahalya
Devi Senior Secondary School, Gwalior. Sign as Rani/Ram. (All India 2012)
Answer:
Gwalior
Notice
Ram
XII-A
Question 13.
As Student Editor, draft notice in not more than 50 words for your school notice board
inviting articles from the students for your school magazine. You are RohaiVRupini of
Vasant Vihar School, Pune. (All India 2012)
Answer:
Pune
Notice
period.
Rupini
Student Editor
Question 14.
You are Smitha/Sunil, Secretary AVM Housing Society. You are going to organize a
blood donation camp. Write a notice in not more than 50 words, urging the members of
your society to come in large numbers for this noble cause. Invent all the necessary
details. (Delhi 2013)
Answer:
Notice
Smitha
Secretary
Question 15.
You are Vineeta/Vikram, School Pupil Leader of Rani Laxmi Bai Senior Secondary
School, Gwalior. Draft a notice for your school notice board in not more than 50 words
inviting the names of the students who want to participate in the cultural programme
organised in aid of the victims of the recent Assam floods. (All India 2013)
Answer:
Gwalior
Notice
September.
2014
Question 16.
An interschool Kabaddi Competition is organized by your school. Write a notice, in . not
more than 50 words, requesting the students to be present at the venue to encourage
the players. Invent all the necessary details. You are Arjun, the sports captain of your
school. (Delhi 2013)
Answer:
Abc Public School
Notice
Arjun
(Sports Captain)
Question 17.
You are Smrithi Saran of Victoria Public School, Hyderabad. Your school has organized
a Science Exhibition in connection with the death anniversary of Ramanujam. Write a
notice in not more than 50 words inviting students to participate in it. Provide all the
necessary. (Delhi 2013)
Answer:
Victoria Public School
Hyderabad
Notice
Science Exhibition
it a success.
Smrithi Saran
Question 18.
You are Anoop/Arya, the cultural secretary of your school. As part of the national
heritage programme, the school has decided to put up a show on ancient art forms. Write
a notice to be put up on the school notice board inviting students to watch the show and
encourage the artists. Write the notice in not more than 50 words. (Delhi 2013)
Answer:
Notice
16th August, 20xx
Arya
Cultural Secretary
Question 19.
Every year in the central part of the city a flower show is held in the month of February.
Your school has received a circular from the District Collector inviting your students to
visit it. Write a notice in about 50 words informing the students about the show and
advising them to go and enjoy it. You are Navtej/Navita, Head Boy/Head Girl, Sunrise
Public School, Surat. (Delhi 2015)
Answer:
Notice
Question 20.
Sarvodaya Education Society, a charitable organisation is coming to your school to
distribute books among needy students. As Head Boy/Head Girl, Sunrise Public School,
Surat, write a notice in about 50 words asking such students to drop the lists of books
they need in the box kept outside the Principal’s office. You are Navtej/Navita. (D) (Delhi
2015)
Answer:
Notice
Book Distribution
Question 21.
Your club is going to organise an interclass singing competition. Write a notice in about
50 words inviting names of the students who want to participate in it. Give all the
necessary details. You are Navtej /Navita, Secretary, Music Club, Akash Public School,
Agra. (All India 2015)
Answer:
Notice
Room.
Navita (Secretary, Music Club)
Question 22.
An inter-class drama competition is to be held in St. Stephens School, Visakhapatnam.
As Akash, Head Boy of the school draft a notice to be put up on the notice board inviting
entries. Provide all necessary information in about 50 words. (Comput. Delhi 2015)
Answer:
Visakhapatnam
Notice
Question 23.
You are Amar/Amrita, Secretary, Cultural Club, Aryamba Public School, Kochi. A charity
show has been arranged in your school in aid of cancer patients. Write a notice to be
displayed on the school notice board informing the students of the show and asking them
to cooperate and make it a success. Draft the notice in about 50 words giving all
necessary details. (Comput. Delhi 2015)
Answer:
Aryamba Public School, Kochi
Notice
Question 24.
Water supply will be suspended for eight hours (10 am to 6 pm) on 6th of March for
cleaning of the water tank. Write a notice in about 50 words advising the residents to
store water for a day. You are Karan Kumar/Karuna Bajaj, Secretary, Janata Group
Housing Society, Palam Vihar, Kurnool. (Delhi 2016)
Answer:
Notice
4th March, 20xx
Karan Kumar
Secretary
Question 25.
Yesterday, during lunch break you misplaced your notes on chemistry lectures. You want
to get them back. Write a notice in about 50 words for the school notice board. You are
Karuna/Karan, a student of class XII A. (All India 2016)
Answer:
Abc School
Notice
canteen as a reward.
Karan
XII-A
Question 26.
You are Reshma/ Rajan Head Girl/Head Boy of Moonrise Public School, Chandigarh. A
cooking competition is going to take place in your school. Write a notice to be displayed
on the school notice board informing the students of the competition and inviting them to
participate. Draft the notice in about 50 words giving all necessary details. (Comput. D
2016)
Answer:
Chandigarh
Notice
Question 27.
As a librarian, Moonlight Public School, Surat, write a notice in about 50 words informing
the students of a book exhibition which is going to be organised in your school on
Teacher’s Day. (Comput. All India 2016)
Answer:
Notice
educators.
Librarian
Question 28.
While walking in a park in your neighbourhood you found a small plastic bag containing
some documents and some cash. Write a notice in about 50 words to be put on the park
notice board asking the owner to identify and collect it from you. You are Amai/Amrita
9399123456. (Delhi 2017)
Answer:
Notice
Contact: 9399123456
Question 29.
After the rains cases of dengue, Chikungunya etc., are on the rise in your city. As
Principal, Sunshine Public School, Manu Vihar, you have decided to allow your students
to wear full sleeve shirts and trousers in the school for a period of one month. Write the
notice in about 50 words. (Delhi 2017)
Answer:
Manu Vihar
Notice
mosquito bites.
Principal
Question 30.
You are Health Secretary, Students Council, Citizens Public School, Ram Bagh,
Varanasi. The Council had decided to start from the second of October week-long
cleanliness drive around the school. Draft a notice in about 50 words asking the Class XI
students to enrol for the drive. (Delhi 2017)
Answer:
Notice
Cleanliness Drive:
October, 20xx.
Health Secretary:
Students Council
Question 31.
RJ Public School is located in a Central Government employees residential colony.
Cultural Society of the school has decided to organise a fancy dress show on 25th of
January in which each participant will wear the dress particular to higher region. The aim
is to show the cultural diversity of India. As Secretary write a notice in about 50 words
inviting the names of those who want to participate. (Delhi 2017)
Answer:
Residential Colony
Notice
20xx.
Secretary,
Cultural Society
Question 32.
An NGO has approached your school to offer book grants to needy students. As Head
girl of Sunshine Public School, Aram Bagh, write a notice in about 50 words asking
students who are in need to put their requests into the box kept outside the Principal’s
office. (Delhi 2017)
Answer:
Sunshine Public School
Aram Bagh
Notice
March, 20xx.
Head Girl
Question 33.
The Principal, Sunshine Public School, Dindigul has invited the Inspector of Police
(Traffic) to deliver a lecture on ‘Road Safety’ in her school. Draft a notice in about 50
words informing the students to assemble in the school auditorium. (All India 2017)
Answer:
Dindigul
Notice
29th July, 20xx
class teachers.
Principal