Notice 131125234132 Phpapp01

NOTICE WRITING
A notice is a formal means of communication. The purpose of a

notice is to announce
or display information to a specific group of people. Notices are
generally meant to
be pinned up on specific display boards whether in schools or
in public places. Notices
issued by the government appear in newspapers.
Format:
A notice should be written in the following format:
• the name of the organization issuing the notice
• the title ‘NOTICE’
• a heading to introduce the subject of the notice
• the date
• the body of the notice
• the writer’s signature, name (in block letters) and designation
Name of organization/office issuing the
notice
Date Notice
Heading
Body of letter
Signature
Name
Designation
• Points to remember:
• • A well-written notice must inform the readers about the 5
Ws:
• — What is going to happen, (that is, the event)
• — Where it will take place
• — When it will take place (that is, the date and time)
• — Who can apply or is eligible for it
• — Whom to contact or apply to (that is, the issuing authority)
• • Only the most important points should be written.
• • A.O.D. – that is, any other detail given in the question.
• • One is free to add any relevant information not included in
the question.
• • The sentences should be short and grammatically accurate.
• They should be in the passive voice as far as possible.
• • The notice should be presented within a box.
• • The word limit for a notice is 40–50 words (only the words in
the body of
• the notice are counted).
• • Information given in a notice must be clear and should not
cause any
• misunderstanding or confusion.
• • A notice must be catchy and appealing – it should attract the
reader’s
• attention at once.
• • Increase the visual appeal of your notice by using bold letters,
catchy slogans,
• striking words and phrases, etc.
• • Standard abbreviations are allowed.
Sample notices:
1. The Residents’ Welfare Association, Green Park
2. is organizing a ‘Holi Fiesta’
in the locality. As the president of the association,
draft a notice in not more than 50 words informing
the residents about the same. Give other
essential details too.
2. On the occasion of National Science and Technology Day,
the school has decided to organize a Science Fair. Vikram,
the secretary of the Science Society, wants to call a meeting
of the office bearers of the society to discuss the arrangements
for the fair. Write a notice is not more than 50
words.
WORKSHEET
1. There is going to be an inter-section debate for all the students of Class VIII on
the topic ‘Tobacco companies should not sponsor sports events’. As the cultural
secretary, draft a notice providing all relevant details in not more than 50 words.
2. You are Krrish, a student of Class VIII. You have lost an expensive watch in the
school premises. Draft a notice to be put up on the school notice board giving
details of the watch and offering a suitable reward. Use not more than 50 words.
3. As president of the student’s council of your school, write a notice is not more
than 50 words asking the students of your school to donate old clothes, books
and bags for the Anubhav Shiksha Kendra, a school for the underprivileged
being run on your school premises.
4. The Hindustan Times Pace Programme is planning to hold fun-filled
workshops
on candle making and clay modelling for all Class VIII students on Children’s
Day in the school. As Keni Pinto, the Head Boy, write a notice informing
students about it. Include necessary details and write the notice is not more
than 50 words.
5. The event management company, Altitudes Expeditions, has organised an

Adventure Trip of Sitlakhet in the summer vacations for interested students of
Classes VIII and IX. As president of the Excursions Committee, write a notice
in not more than 50 words informing students about the trip and inviting them
to join.
6. Write a notice for the school notice board informing the students about the
visit of the Prime Minister in your school on 20.11.2007. Write the notice in
not more than 50 words asking the students to maintain punctuality, cleanliness
and discipline.
7. The school has decided to organise a Christmas Carnival in the
Sports Complex.
The Principal has asked you, as the school Prefect, to write a
notice about this
carnival, inviting the students and teachers to participate in it. The
notice should
be written in not more than 50 words including all the relevant
details.
8. The Residents’ Welfare Association, New Friends Colony is

organizing a Diwali
Bazaar in the locality. As the president of the association, draft a
notice in not
more than 50 words informing the residents about the same. Give
other essential
details about the Bazaar
Thank You !!

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NOTICE WRITING

A notice is a formal means of communication. The purpose of a

5. The event management company, Altitudes Expeditions, has organised an

8. The Residents’ Welfare Association, New Friends Colony is

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