Overview - How to Write Notice | English Grammar Advanced - Class 10 PDF Download

Notice Writing Format 

There is a prescribed format for Notice Writing. Whether you writing a notice for announcements or general notifications, the notice writing format will help you structure the information in the right manner. Here is the format of Notice Writing 

Tips To Focus On 

Since notice is a part of formal writing, there are certain dos and don’ts you must follow. A notice is a small piece of information about an event or activity, thus, it is mandatory to incorporate only the vital information. 

1. It is compulsory to write ‘NOTICE’ at the top along with the name of the organization or institution.
2. A notice shall not exceed its standard word limit which is 40 to 50 words.
3. A notice must always be put inside a box. 
4. Only the points that are important concerning the event or clause must be mentioned.
5. A notice shall always inform the reader about 5Ws and 1H, i.e., Where, What, When, for Whom, Who to Contact as well as How. 
6. Follow a coherent and concise writing tone and style. 
7. All information should be presented without any ambiguity and you can highlight it either by underlining or using capital letters.
8. A notice is written in the third person hence, avoid using personal pronouns like I, you, me, etc.

Class 8 Notice Writing Samples 

Now that you are familiar with the format and writing tips, here are some Notice Writing samples you can refer to understand the structure and writing for formal notices.

Q 1 . You are Ishita, the head girl of P.G. Model School. The school has decided to conduct their annual program on 26th December 2020 at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi. Activities like dancing competitions, Spell Bees, singing competitions, and drawing competitions will be a part of the event. Write a notice for all the students of Class 5th to Class 12th informing them about the event. 

Q2 . You are Kaysha Jain of Class 6th D of GD Goenka Public School, Model Town. Write a notice for the students of your school informing them about the water bottle that you lost during your sports period.

Q3.  Bal Bharati Public School, Rohini is organizing a 3-day and 2-night trip to Shimla.  Students of Class 8th to 12th are eligible for this trip. The cost of the trip is 6,500 INR which includes a 3-star hotel stay, a DJ night, a Bonfire night, 3 meals per day, and to-and-fro travelling from Delhi to Shimla. You are Karan, the head boy of the school, writing a notice for all the students informing them about the same.

Q4 . You are Rakhi of Class 8th B. While going for your sports period you found a lunch box lying on the stairs. You have kept the lunch box to return it to whoever it belongs to. Write a notice for all the students informing them about this issue.

Q5 . The officials from the Trustee committee of your school will be conducting an inspection tomorrow. Draft a notice for all the students informing them about the same along with the necessary code of conduct that must be followed tomorrow.