Notice is a written or printed information or news announcement. Notices are either displayed at prominent places or published in newspapers/ magazines. It is meant only for a select group. Since a notice contains a formal announcement or information, its tone and style is formal and factual. Its language should be simple and formal. Notice is always brief and to the point.
♦ Important Tips to be followed while writing a Notice
A NOTICE is always written in a box.
Notice:
Name of the Institution/Organization/Office, Place Suitable Heading
29 June 2012
Contents. The target group for whom the notice is. Date, time, venue and all-important details and any extra information that is needed (Body of the Notice, 50 words)
♦ Marking Scheme of Notice
format title (Notice/Heading/Place/Date/Signature with Name and Designation) 1 mark
Contents
(a) Where?
(b) When
(c) Target group
(d) Agenda
(All within 50 words) 2 marks
ExpressionCoherence, spellings and grammatical accuracy 2 marks
♦ Short Answer Type Questions
Format of Notice Writing For Class 12 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:
Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Lucknow
NOTICE
22 nd September, 20xx
Change in School Timings
All students are hereby informed about a change in school timings from 1st October, 20xx. The school will now start at 9 a.m. & end at 3 p.m. In the past few years, it has been seen that winters are rather severe and it becomes quite difficult to start early due to the extreme cold weather and the dense fog. So these new timings will be followed till further notice.
Format of Notice Writing For Class 12 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:
Vidya Mandir School
History Club
Notice
22nd September, 20xx
Visit Historical Sites
Members of the club are hereby informed of a proposed educational visit to a few important historical sites in our city which is likely to be scheduled between the 28th and the 30th of Sep. Interested members are required to pay ? 550 (inclusive of transport and snacks) during the zero periods to the undersigned by the 25th of September.
Notice Writing Examples Class 12 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
Sale of Old Spoils Goods
Students are hereby informed that our school is organising a sale of its old sports goods like cricket bats, badminton & lawn teams rackets, footballs, cricket & football gear etc. in the P.E. Room on 2K1 August, 2Oxx. Those interested in purchasing these can visit the P.E. Room on the assigned date during their free periods or recess time.
Notice Writing Exercises Examples 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
Found A Geometry Box
Have found a red-coloured ‘Faber-Castle’ Geometry Box in the school playground during the 8th period yesterday. Owner may please contact the undersigned in her class between the 6th and the 71 periods.
Question 5.
You are SrinivafSrinidhi 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:
D.P. Public School, Nagpur
Notice
Bring in your Articles and Sketches
29e” July, 2Oxx
Students of all classes are hereby invited to submit their articles and sketches for the school magazine to the undersigned Latest by the 6th of August in Room No. 102 during the V period. Please ensure that your articles are neat and legible and your sketches are clearly drawn.
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:
Gymkhana Club, Madurai
Notice
Extraordinary Meeting of Governing Body
22nd September, 20xx
All members of the governing body of the Club are hereby informed to attend an extraordinary meeting on 2S” September, 20xx at 4 p.m. in the Club Conference Room to discuss how to revise the Club’s policy for defaulter members for long outstanding dues.
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:
St. Francis School, Vasco
Notice
School Closed for a Week
3rd January, 20xx
All are hereby informed that the school will remain closed for one week owing to the sudden landslide and inclement weather in the past few days. The school will re-open on the 10th of January, 20xx.
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:
J.P. Narain Housing Society
Meerut
Notice
All members of the Residents’ Welfare Association are hereby informed that the payment of the second instalment of maintenance charges is due on 31st March, 2011. Please pay before the due date to avoid late payment charges.
You are reminded that the amount of the same is? 550 only.
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:
K.R. Sagar Public School Mysore
Notice
Scouts & Guides Participation Needed
1st October, 20xx
Our school has decided to send a troop of scouts and guides to the jamboree to be held at Lucknow from the 20th to the 27th of October. Those scouts and guides interested to participate in the jamboree may give their names to the undersigned by the 7th of October.
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
6th November, 20xx
Our school is celebrating its Annual Sports Day on 30th November, 20xx. Students are hereby informed to give their names for participation in various events to be held on the Sports Day.
The list of events is given below:
Please give your names to the undersigned latest by the 10th of November during the ‘0’ period in the Sports Room.
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:
D.V. English School
Thane, Mumbai
Notice
22nd September, 20xx
Excursion TO Lonavala Our school has planned a four-day excursion to Lonavala Hill Station during the autumn break from the 10th to 13th October. Activities such as trekking, mountain biking, nature walks are the highlights of the trip. The total cost of this trip is? 5,000. Students desirous to join this trip may give in their names along with the money and a consent letter from their parents to the undersigned latest by the 1st of October.
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:
Rani Ahalya Devi Senior Secondary School Gwalior
Notice
Lost Wrist Watch
7th August, 20xx
Lost a black strap, white dial Titan wrist-watch in the school playground during the 7th period yesterday. Anyone who finds it please contact the undersigned in class XII-A. Finder will be rewarded with a treat in the canteen.
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:
Vasant Vihar School
Pune
Notice
Inviting Articles for School Magazine
5th July, 20xx
Students are hereby informed to submit their articles for our school magazine ‘Vasant Times’ latest by the 15th of July, 20xx. Articles can be neatly handwritten or typed on A4 size sheets with the name, class and section of the student-written under it. Please submit your articles to the under¬signed in Room no. 10 during the ‘0’ period.
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:
AVM Housing Society
Notice
22nd September, 20xx
Blood Donation Camp Our society is organising a blood donation camp in the Community Centre on 1st October, 20xx, from 10 AM to 4 PM. All arrangements will be adequately made along with drinks and refreshments for all donors. The camp is being conducted under the expert guidance of the doctors and nurses of the Red Cross Society. Residents are hereby requested to ensure an overwhelming response to this camp by even persuading their friends and relatives to come forward for this noble task.
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:
Rani Laxmi Bai Sr. Sec. School
Gwalior
Notice
12th September, 2013
Relief for Assam Flood Victims Our school is organizing a cultural programme in aid of victims of the recent Assam Floods on 30th September, 20xx. The different categories of the programme include singing, dance, skits and elocution. Students, who are interested to participate in this programme for a noble cause, may give their names to the undersigned latest by the 16th of September.
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
22nd September, 20xx
Inter-School Kabaddi Competition
An interschool Kabaddi Competition is being organized by our school on 1st Oct., 20xx in the big field. 20 schools from different states will be participating in this mega event. The event will start at 8 am. All the students are hereby requested to be present at the venue to encourage the players.
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
25th February, 20xx
Our school is organizing a Science Exhibition to commemorate the death anniversary of the great mathematician Ramanujam on the 12th of March, 20xx in the school lawns. Students are hereby informed to participate in this exhibition and make it a success.
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:
Abc Public School
Notice
16th August, 20xx
Show on Ancient Art Forms As part of the national heritage programme, our school has decided to put up a show on ancient art forms on 24th August, 20xx in the school auditorium from 9:00 am onwards. Students are hereby invited to watch the show and encourage the artists.
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:
Sunrise Public School, Surat
Notice
1st February, 20xx
Flower Show Invitation:
Every year the central park of our city organises a flower show in the month of February. The District Collector has sent circular inviting students of our school to visit this show which will be held from the 6th to 25th February. Students are hereby advised to visit the central park and enjoy this show.
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:
Sunrise Public School, Surat
Notice
18th March, 20xx
Book Distribution
By Sarvodaya education society
Sarvodaya Education Society, a charitable organisation is coming to our school to distribute books among the needy students on 31st March. Interested students are hereby informed to drop the list of books they need in the box kept outside the principal’s office by the 24th of March.
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:
Akash Public School, Agra
Notice
1st November, 20xx
Interclass Singing Competition
The Music Club of our school is organising an interclass singing competition for classes Ist to Xth on 19th November, 20xx. Those students who want to participate in the competition are hereby invited to give their names to the undersigned by 5th November in the Music Room.
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:
St. Stephens School,
Visakhapatnam
Notice
1st October, 20xx
Inter-Class Drama Competition:
An inter-class drama competition will be held in our school for Classes IXth to XIIth on 22nd Oct., 20xx. Students who are interested to participate may give in their names to the prefects of their respective classes latest by the 5th of October.
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
22nd September, 20xx
Charity Show For Cancer Patients:
The Cultural Club of our school has arranged a charity show in aid of cancer patients on 7th October, 20xx at 9:00 a.m. in the school auditorium. The entry fee for the show is? 250 per person. Students are hereby requested to attend this show and thus cooperate in making this charitable and noble show a success.
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:
Janata Group Housing Society
Palam Vihar, Kurnool
Notice
Suspension of Water Supply:
Residents are hereby informed that water supply will be suspended for eight hours (10 am to 6 pm) on 6th March for cleaning of the water tank. Residents are advised to make necessary arrangements to store water for a day. We regret the inconvenience caused.
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
31st October, 20xx
Lost Chemistry Notes
Lost notes on Chemistry lectures of class XII during lunch break in the basketball ground on 31st October, 20xx. Notes are kept in a blue-coloured file. Anyone who finds it is requested to return it to the undersigned and get a treat in the canteen as a reward.
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:
Moonrise Public School
Chandigarh
Notice
22nd September, 20xx
Cooking Competition Students are hereby informed that a cooking competition will be taking place in our school Mini Auditorium on 1st October from 9 am to 11 am for students of classes Xth to XIIth. Those interested to participate, please give in your names to the undersigned by the 26th of September during the recess period in Room No. 101.
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:
Moonlight Public School, Surat
Notice
26th August, 20xx
Book Exhibition on Teachers’ Day
Students are hereby informed that our school is organising a Book Exhibition on 5th September on Teachers’ Day in the Football Ground from 9 am-7 pm. Re¬nowned educationist, Mrs. Rachna Kumar has kindly consented to be our chief guest. A special attraction of the book exhibition is a separate section of books in different languages and titles dedicated to teachers and educators.
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:
Abc Park Notice Board
Notice
Lost And Found
17th January, 20xx
Found a small plastic bag in the park yesterday evening under the bench near the swings. It contains some documents, iden¬tity cards and H,500 cash. The owner is requested to identify and collect it from the undersigned between 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
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:
Sunshine Public School
Manu Vihar
Notice
12th September, 20xx
Wear Full Sleeve Shirts and Trousers After the rains, cases of Dengue, malaria, Chikungunya etc. have been on the rise in our city. So, the school keeping in mind the students’ health and safety has decided to allow the students to wear full sleeve shirts and trousers during school for a period of one month as a precaution against mosquito bites.
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:
Citizens Public School, Ram Bagh
Notice
1st October, 20xx
Cleanliness Drive:
The Students Council has decided to start week-long cleanliness drive around the school from the 7th to 14th October, 20xx. Students of Class XI are hereby requested to enrol for this drive. All interested volunteers are requested to give in your names to the undersigned latest by 4th October, 20xx.
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:
Rj Public School C.G. Employees
Residential Colony
Notice
5th January, 20xx
Fancy Dress Show
The Cultural Society of our school is organising a fancy dress show on 25th Jan., 20xx in which each participant has to wear the dress particular to his/her region. The aim of the show is to depict the cultural diversity of India. Those interested to participate are hereby informed to give in your names to the undersigned latest by 12th January, 20xx.
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
Book Grants for Needy Students
An NGO has approached our school to offer book grants to needy students. Students in need of this grant are hereby informed to put their requests into the box, with their name and class mentioned on it, outside the Principal’s office latest by 29th March, 20xx.
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:
Sunshine Public School
Dindigul
Notice
Lecture on Road Safety Our school has invited the Inspector of Police (Traffic) to deliver a lecture on ‘Road Safety’ in our school on 6th August, 20xx from 10 am to 11 am. Students are hereby informed to assemble in the school auditorium latest by 9:30 am with their respective class teachers.
