no·tice
/ˈnōtis/
Noun
Attention; observation: "their silence did not
escape my notice".
Verb
Become aware of: "he noticed the youths
behaving suspiciously"; "they were too drunk to
notice".
Synonyms
noun. notification - announcement - warning message –
note verb- observe - note - remark - perceive see - mind
• Notices are written in order to give important
information or instructions and often for a good
cause.
• A notice should be brief, clear and precise in
instructions. It should be written in an easy to
understand language.
The commonly used public notices are written in big
colorful letters with pictures.
A notice should include the following information:
a) Whom the notice is for
b) The reason for the notice
c) Details of the event like date, location , time
d) Contact details for more information
A notice is written in order to inform
people or pupils (in a school) about an
event or an activity.
It could be about a competition, an
exhibition or inauguration to take place in
near future. Or any other activity
especially in school like an excursion, a
meeting or a show.
Characteristics of an effective notice
 To the point
A good notice is always to the point and leaves no scope
for further enquiries without compromising on the word
limit (50 words)
 Language
It should be formal.
 Clearly stated purpose
A notice should contain all the necessary details such as:
Name of the issuing agency (school, etc)
Subject and date of issue/release of the notice
Event (what?)
Date/time/duration (when?)
Place/Venue (where?)
Authorized signatory: Name and signature
Important points
Do not cross the word-limit to avoid penalty of marks
Always enclose the notice in a box. Draw neat lines with
a sharp pencil using a ruler. Never draw the line towards
the bottom until and unless you’re done with the
content.
Word limit – 50 words
Distribution of marks
as per CBSE
Format – 2 Marks
Content – 3 Marks
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
Signature
Name
Designation
Notice
Heading
Body of letter
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.
Marking scheme
• The name of the organization, ‘NOTICE’, the heading
and the date-2marks
• The name and designation of the person writing- ½ a
mark
• Placing the notice within a box- ½ a mark
• Content and language- 2 marks
Adherence to the word limit is important:
• If the candidate exceeds the word limit by 2 or 3
words, ½ mark is deducted.
• If he/she exceeds the word limit by 4 or more words,
1 mark is deducted.
Q. You are the secretary of the English Literary Association of Tagore
Memorial School, Patna. Draft a notice for the notice-board, inviting
names of those who would like to participate in the proposed inter-house
debate, oratorical and elocution contest.
TAGORE MEMORIAL SCHOOL, PATNA
English Literary Association
NOTICE
OPPORTUNITY FOR BUDDING ORATORS
24TH October 2006
The Association will organize an Inter-House debate, oratorical and elocution contest
on Children’s Day i.e., 14th November at 11 am in the school auditorium on a topical
problem:
“Frequent Elections are a necessary evil”
Those interested, please give your name to the undersigned by 31st October, 2005.
Pramod
Secretary
Q. You are the secretary of the English Literary Association of Tagore
Memorial School, Patna. Write a notice for the notice-board, inviting
names of those who would like to participate in the proposed inter-house
debate, oratorical and elocution contest.
G.D PUBLIC SCHOOL, JODHPUR
NOTICE
Cultural Club
CULTURAL EVENING
10TH MARCH 2010
The Cultural Club is presenting a cultural evening as a thanks giving programme on
the last day of our schooling as per the following details.
Date
: 20 March 2010
Time
: 6 pm
Venue
: Ashoka Auditorium
Classes
: XI & XII
Entry by invitation cards only
Those interested may collect their invitation cards from the undersigned .
Secretary