Class 12 English

Writing Skills – Notice

Dr.Shahzad Ahmad Siddiqui

SUBJECT: ENGLISH CORE ( 09/04/2020)

WHAT IS A NOTICE?
A notice is a written or printed news announcement or information. A notice may contain news/information
about something that has happened or is likely to happen. It may be a formal announcement of public
importance or an advance warning meant for compliance and information. A notice can be about a
meeting, an event, an excursion/a historical trip/a picnic, lost and found, change of
name/address/uniform/timings/venue etc.

PURPOSE
Notices are effective means of disseminating information related to different issues or occasions. They
reach to a large number of persons in a short time. Hence; a notice is written in simple and formal
language. It is clear, brief and to the point.

DISPLAY
(a) School/College Notice Boards.
(b) Newspapers/Magazines.
(c) Public Notice Boards.

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
(a) Format: It includes the word ‘NOTICE’, date, heading, writer’s name and designation.
(b) Content: It must answer the questions What? When? Where? How? etc.
(c) Expression: It relates to the overall organisation and relevance of the content as well as grammatical
accuracy and fluency.

A. NOTICES FOR SCHOOL/ COLLEGE NOTICE BOARDS

Remember

1. It must contain complete information.

2. The order of presentation should be clear.
3. State the purpose of notice clearly.
4. Content should include all necessary information, e.g. for a meeting the time, venue, date and
agenda.
5. Use impersonal language, i.e., third person. Avoid ‘I’ and You’.
6. Give the designation of the writer just below the signature.
7. The date of writing notice is generally put at the top.
8. Observe the word limit. If you exceed it, you will get a negative mark.
 1. CULTURAL & ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

(Dance, Drama, Music, Quiz, Debate, Lecture, Magazine, Science Fair ! Exhibition etc.)
SOLVED QUESTIONS

Question 1:
You are the Secretary of the English Literary Association of Tagore Memorial School, Patna. Write out a
notice for noticeboard, inviting names of those who would like to participate in the proposed inter-house
debate, oratorial and elocution contest.
Answer:

English Literary Association

TAGORE MEMORIAL SCHOOL, PATNA

5 Aug. 20XX

NOTICE

INTER-HOUSE COMPETITIONS

The English Literary Association invites participants in the following contests to be held in the school
auditorium:
(a) Debate competition: 20 Aug. 20XX at 11.00 a.m.
(b) Oratorical skills: 21 Aug. 20XX at 11.00 a.m.
(c) Elocution contest: 21 Aug. 20XX at 2.00 p.m.
Each house can send a team of two students per item.
Last date for submission of names: 10th August, 20XX
Ravi Mohan
Secretary
ELA

Question 2:
You are Rahul /Rashmi. As President of the Literary Club of your school; you have organised an inter-
school debate competition on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of your school. Write a notice
in about 50 words, informing the students of your school about the competition.
Answer:

Literary Club
ST. THOMAS PUBLIC SCHOOL, LUCKNOW

5 Dec. 20XX

NOTICE

The Literary Club is organising an inter-school debate competition on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee
celebrations as per details given below:
Date : 18 Dec. 20XX
Time : 11 a.m. onwards
Venue : Saraswati Auditorium
Topic : “Nuclear Armament is India’s best defence against cross-border terrorism”
Last date for receipt of names: 10 Dec. up to 4.30 p.m. in the Activities Room.
Rahul/Rashmi
President

Question 3:
You are Ravi/Rachna. As President of the Cultural Forum of your school, you have organised an inter-
school orchestra competition on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of your school. Write a
notice in about 50 words, informing the students of your school about this competition.
Answer:

Cultural Forum
RAS BIHARI MODEL SCHOOL, MATHURA

6 Nov. 20XX

NOTICE
Inter-School Orchestra Competition

On the occasion of the Silver Jubilee celebrations, an Inter-School Orchestra Competition will be held.
Date : 14 Nov. 20XX
Time : 2 p.m. onwards
Venue : Vikram Auditorium
Participants : Maximum 9 in an item
Last date for submission of Entry Forms: 10 Nov 20XX
Rachna/Ravi
President
Cultural Forum

Question 4:
You are Pradeep /Asha. As President of the Dramatic Club of your school; you have organised an inter-
school competition in one-act plays on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of your school.
Write a notice in about 50 words, informing the students of your school about this proposed event.
Answer:

Dramatic Club
SCINDIA SCHOOL, INDORE

16 AUG. 20XX

NOTICE

On the occasion of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the school, the Dramatic Club has organized an
inter-school competition in one-act plays as per details given below :
Date : 30 Aug 20XX
Time : 10 a.m. onwards
Venue : Ashoka Auditorium
Participants : Maximum 7 in a team
Last Date for the receipt of Entry forms: 25 Aug. 20XX by 4.00 pm
Pradeep /Asha
President
Dramatic Club

Question 5:
You are President of the Cultural Society of your school. You are planning to organise a cultural
programme. Write a notice for the school notice board inviting names of students willing to participate.
You are Sudhir, the secretary of the society.
Answer:

Cultural Society
ABC SCHOOL, BHOPAL

9th Aug. 20XX

NOTICE
OPPORTUNITY FOR BUDDING ARTISTS

Talented students are invited to submit their names for a musical evening to be held on 21st August 20XX
in the school open air theatre from 6 p.m. onwards Items:

1. Light vocal music (solo)

2. Group Song
3. Group Dance
4. Classical Dance (Solo)

Contact the undersigned before 16th Aug. 20XX.

Sudhir
Secretary
Cultural Society

Question 6:
You are David I Dorothy, the secretary of .the Dance and Drama Society of the Sanskriti School, Patna.
Write a notice for your school notice board inviting students to give their names for a Fancy Dress
Competition.
Answer:

Dance & Drama Society

THE SANSKRITI SCHOOL, PATNA

9th Aug. 20XX

NOTICE

A Fancy Dress Competition will be held as under:

Date : 25 Aug. 20XX
Time : 11 a.m. onwards
Venue : School Auditorium
Duration of performance : 3 minutes
Last Date for submission of names : 16 Aug. 20XX by 4 p.m.
For details contact the undersigned
David / Dorothy
Secretary
Dance & Drama Society

Question 7:
You are Pushpak /Pooja. As the Secretary of the Social Service League of your school; you have
organised a cultural benefit show in aid of mentally handicapped children of your town, Vijayawada. Write
a notice in not more than 50 words for your school notice board, giving necessary information about the
programme.
Answer:

Social Service League

CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOL, VIJAYWADA

05 Jan. 20XX

NOTICE
In aid of mentally handicapped children we are presenting
A CULTURAL SHOW

Date : 14 January 20XX

Time : 4.30 p.m. onwards
Venue : Community Centre, Vijayawada All are cordially invited.
Pushpak/Puja
Secretary

Question 8:
You are Rohit/Rashi. As the Secretary of the Cultural Club of your school, you have organised a Cultural
Evening as a thanks giving programme on the last day of your school. Write a notice for your school
notice board, giving necessary information about this event in not more than 50 words.
Answer:

Cultural Club

HOLY CHILD ACADEMY, MANIPUR

5 Feb. 20XX

NOTICE

THANKS GIVING CEREMONY

The Cultural Club is organising a thanks giving ceremony as per details given below :
Date : 20 February 20XX
Time : 6 p.m. onwards
Venue : School Auditorium
Cultural Programme and refreshment will follow. Please be in your seats by 5.50 p.m.
Maintain decency and decorum.
Rohit/Rashi
Secretary

Question 9:
You are Praveen /Prabha. As the Secretary, Science Club of your school, write a notice informing
students about an Inter-School Science Exhibition and encouraging them to participate in it.

Answer:

Science Club

GOENKA PUBLIC SCHOOL, NEW DELHI

15 July 20XX

NOTICE

Bright, enterprising and intelligent science students are invited to participate in the Inter-School Science
Exhibition to be held in Sophia School next month. Submit your charts, models, projects by 30th July.
Appear before screening committee on 5 Aug. 20XX at 11 a.m. in the Activities Room.
Praveen/Prabha
Secretary

Question 10:
You are Avani/Avinash. As the Secretary of Students’ Forum you want to start a Wall Magazine for the
students of the school. Write a notice inviting articles, stories, poems and campus news for the Wall
Magazine.
Answer:

Students’ Forum

ST PATRICK SCHOOL, SHIMLA

20 July 20XX

NOTICE

It is proposed to launch a Wall Magazine outside the Senior Common Room. This will help in churning out
the creative and literary talents of students.
Items : Articles, stories, poems
Length : Not more than 400 words
Size : Foolscap paper with margin
Date of Submission : 5th of every month
Contact : Vaxii, XIA; coordinator
Avani/Avinash
Secretary

Question 11:
Write a notice for your school notice board in 50 words inviting articles for your school magazine. You are
Ramesh, student Editor of your school magazine.
Answer:

MARIGOLD PUBLIC SCHOOL, KARNAL

10 Sept. 20XX

NOTICE

The school magazine ‘OUTLOOK’ will be published in the first week of February. Students are requested
to contribute articles, poems, riddles, short stories, funny anecdotes, cartoons etc to the undersigned by
10th October.
Contributions should be neatly written or typed on one side of the foolscap paper.
Ramesh
Student Editor
School Magazine

Question 12:
You are Rohit / Roopali. As President of the Students’ Council of St. Francis Sr. Secondary School,
Bangalore you have invited a visiting Russian Ballet troupe to give a performance in your school on the
occasion of its Golden Jubilee celebrations. Write a notice in about 50 words informing the students about
this event.
Answer:

ST. FRANCIS SR. SECONDARY SCHOOL, BANGALORE

3 Jan. 20XX

NOTICE

RUSSIAN BALLET VISIT

On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the school, a visiting Russian Ballet Troupe, will
give its performance.
Date : 10 Jan 20XX
Time : 3 pm onwards
Venue : School Auditorium
All are invited. Please collect invitation cards from the undersigned.

Rohit

President
Students’ Council