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Notice Writing

Notice writing is a formal communication tool used to announce events or provide information to a specific audience. This guide outlines the standard board exam format, including the name of the issuing organization, the bold title NOTICE, the date, a clear heading, a concise body covering the 5 Ws (What, Where, When, Who, and Whom), and the writer’s signature and designation. Success depends on maintaining a formal tone, adhering to a strict word limit of 40-50 words, and presenting the final document within a box.

Notice Writing
Notice Writing
Notice Writing
Notice Writing
Notice Writing
Notice Writing

Notice Writing

What is a Notice?

A notice is a kind of an advertisement aimed at informing people about some upcoming event or new openings. They may include announcements about extracurricular activities at schools or public events like discount sales or social service camps.

The main purpose of a notice is to grasp the attention of the masses and encourage them to participate in the event described. It should carry all the relevant information so as to avoid any kind of misunderstanding in the minds of the readers.

Format of a Notice

Notice Writing

Tips for Writing a Notice

  • The heading should be self-explanatory and crisp at the same time.
  • Ensure that basic information like contact details and the detail of the event are listed accurately.
  • The sentences in the body should be short and easy to understand. They should be easy to absorb in the passing.
  • Suitable decorative templates could be used to grasp the attention of the readers; however, these templates should not be allowed to interfere with the content of the notice.
  • Hard and fast grammatical rules do not apply to notices. You could use capital letters in the middle of sentences to highlight words. Underlining and use of short phrases are also accepted.
  • Attempt to make the reader feel involved by using personal pronouns like you, your and us.

Sample Notices

Mrs Usha Patil, Principal, New Horizon High School, notifies all about the absence of the summer club this year due to maintenance work of school during the vacations.

Notice Writing

Sample 2

Vice Principal Mr K Rathod of XYZ High School warns against disciplinary actions against indisciplined students

Notice Writing

Sample 3

Shilpika Rane, President (Dramatics Association) notifies about the annual play of the S.V. Raman School Dramatics Association.

Notice Writing

Sample 4

A notice about a 15% discount by the British Council Library to school students till 30 August.

Notice Writing

Sample 5

The president of Jay Raj Cultural Society informs about Patriotism Week in the college.

Notice Writing

Sample 6

Mrs Sufiya Pathan, the principal of Finland High School, informs the students about the cancelled Gujarat trip because of the drought in that region and collection of refund.

Notice Writing

Sample 7

Mr K Shrinivas, Principal, R. K. National High School notifies on the beginning of a fabric painting course on 24 August 2015.

Notice Writing

Sample 8

Samir Agnihotri, Head Boy, Acad Secondary School, notifies students of Grandparents Day celebration in school on 8 September 2015.

Notice Writing

Sample 9

Senior Football Team Captain Mahinder Khanna notifies students of the upcoming interschool football match

Notice Writing

Sample 10

Arvind Sharma, Secretary, Eco Club, invites participation for the Save the Earth Week organised by Nature Club.

Notice Writing

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