Notice Writing Format

Notice Writing Format: Students will have a topic to write in English for almost every exam board, such as CBSE, ICSE, and State boards. Students can learn about the structure of notice writing in this article. Notices are written documents that announce events or convey important information. They are meant to draw the attention of a particular group.

The tone and language should always be formal while writing an official notice. Good English notice writing skills are an added advantage for publishing announcements on websites, newspapers, banners, and magazines. This article aims to help you understand the structured formal notice to teach you how to write one. It will help you understand how to follow certain rules of notice writing and provide you with examples of formal notices.

Notice Writing Format: Components in a Notice

When students are writing a notice, the following components should be present in the notice:

• Name of the notice issuing organisation (agency or school)
• Subject and date of issue of the notice
• Title or subject of notice
• Body of the notice (must include date/time/duration)
• Authorisation signature: name and signature

How to Write a Notice in English?

Students who are wondering how to write a notice can follow the template for Notice Writing given here:

Name of the Notice issuing School/Institution/Organisation

Notice Issue Date

Notice

Title or Subject of Notice

Body of the Notice: In the content or body, you will have to write a notice which consists of the following things.
(a) Where?
(b) When?
(c) Target group
(d) Agenda

Signature 

Name & Designation

Notice Writing Format for Class 6 to Class 12: Marking Scheme

Notice writing questions are found in the CBSE English Question Paper under Section-B. In order to score full marks in the notice writing section, students should know the marking scheme or marks distribution for each parameter. The marks distribution for a notice writing for Class 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, and 6 are as follows:

Notice Writing Examples

In the following section, we have provided some examples of notice writing topics that were asked in previous year’s board exams. Going through the following notice writing samples, you will get a fair idea of how to draft a notice for your exams. While you go through the sample of notice writing, if you have any questions in mind, feel to ask us in the comments.

Notice Writing Class 12, Question 1: 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).

Notice Writing Class 12, Question 2: As a librarian, at 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. (All India 2016)

Notice Writing Format Class 12, Question 3: Yesterday, you misplaced your notes on Chemistry lectures during lunch break. 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).

Notice Writing: Important Tips

A few important notice writing tips which will help you while writing a notice are listed below:

• A well-written notice must address the 5 Ws:
  • What is the event that is going to happen,
  • Where will the event take place,
  • When will the event take place (that is, the date and time),
  • Who can apply or is eligible to take part in the event, and
  • Whom and how to contact or where to apply (that is, the issuing authority).
• Mention the word ‘NOTICE’ at the top of the Notice.
• Make sure to write a notice in the box always.
• Only formal language must be used to write a notice.
• Compulsorily mention the notice issuing organisation’s name.
• Your heading/title/subject line must be short, simple, and meaningful.
• Mention who is the target group that the notice is trying to attract.
• Mention the date, venue, and time on the notice.
• Always end the notice with the signature and name of the notice issuing person.

To know more about the pattern of notice writing, keep an eye on this page.

English Notice Writing Topics

The Notice Writing questions which were asked in CBSE Class 12 Board Exams in the past are listed below:

• As Principal of Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Lucknow, draft a 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.
• 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. 
• As Sports Secretary of G.D.G. Public School, Pune, draft a 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.
• 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 Rani, Class XII, Angel School, Faridabad.
• Due to a sudden landslide and inclement weather, St. Francis School, Vasco has to be closed for a week. As the Principal of that school, draft notice in not more than 50 words to be displayed on the school main gate notice board.
• 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 request the members to pay before the due date. Sign as Anil/Anita.
• 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 scouts and guides interested in participating in the jamboree. Invent the necessary details. 
• 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.
• 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 Naresh/Namita, Head Boy/Head Girl, D.V. English School, Thane, Mumbai.
• You lost your Titan wristwatch 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.

FAQs on Notice Writing Format

Q.1: Is it important to write a notice in a box?
Ans. Yes, notices should always be written in a box.

Q.2: How do you write the date in a notice?
Ans. There is no specified format to write the date on a notice.

Q.3: How can I write my English Class 6 notice?
Ans. In order to write a notice, refer to the Notice Writing format provided on this page.

Q.4: What is the Notice Writing Format ICSE?
Ans. The notice writing format is the same for CBSE, ICSE, and other state boards. Only the marking scheme varies based on the boards. So, students who are looking for a notice writing format for the ICSE Board can refer to this page.

Q.5: What is an example of a Notice Writing question?
Ans: As a librarian, at 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. (All India 2016)