NOTICE Writing

                                                   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 organisation 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 organisation/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.
Marking scheme
The name of the organisation, ‘NOTICE’, the heading and the date — 2 marks
The name and designation of the person writing — ½ mark
Placing the notice within a box — ½ 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.




                                                       MODERN SCHOOL
                                  Barakhamba Road, New Delhi
6th September, 2013
                                                 NOTICE
                              ATTENTION! MUSIC LOVERS!

The school is hosting the 6th Inter-School Musical carnival for classes VI-IX on 10th October, 2013 at Indian Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road at 9:00 a.m.

All the talented students with gifted voices may appear for the audition to be conducted in the presence of Mrs. Bela Shende, the well known singer on 22nd September, 2013 at 9 a.m. in the school auditorium.

For further details contact the undersigned.

Varun Malhotra
Secretary, Music Club

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                                           SANSKRITI SCHOOL
                          Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
4th October, 2013
                                       NOTICE
                          PARKING OF VEHICLES
All the students and vistitors to the school are requested not to park their vehicles in front of the main gate of the school. This causes inconvenience to the students, the staff and the foot-visitors.
All vehicles should be parked at the parking lot. The notice is meant for all with immediate
effect.

Ananya Swaminathan
(Head girl)