NOTICE WRITING

 

What is the purpose a NOTICE?
1) A NOTICE is meant to spread information about an event, treks and tours or about a lost possession. A notice is a written or printed announcement.
2) Only relevant information needs to be provided.
3) Cut out the unwanted information. The language used is simple and formal, not flowery.
4) Give the details in short.
5) So here we have the format.  Start with a catchy headline about an event.
6)For example if it is Teacher's Day write 'Let us Salute Our Mentors' followed  by the event and then the DTV format  (Date, time, venue format) .

*****Important Tips to be followed while writing a Notice:
1) Adhere to the specified word limit of 50 words.
2) Write the word NOTICE at the top.
3) Name and place of the school, organization or office issuing the notice should be mentioned.
4) Give an appropriate heading. The title should be captivating and eye-catching.
5) Write the date of issuing the notice.
6) Clearly mention the target group (for whom the notice is to be displayed).
7) Purpose of the notice. Your answer shall include answers to all the 5 W’s – What, Why, When, Where and Who.
8) Mention all the relevant details (date, venue, time).
9) Signature, name and designation of the person issuing the notice.
10) Put the notice in a box. 

Let us now see how to place all these information on a notice page. 


LAYOUT OF NOTICE

1)                                         ABC School, Mumbai
                                                   NOTICE

2nd November, 20xx

Change in School Timings.
All students are hereby informed about a change in school timings from 1st December, 20xx. The school will now start at 11 a.m. & end at 5 p.m. In the past few years, it has been seen that winters are rather severe and it becomes quite difficult to start early due to the extreme cold weather and the dense fog. So these new timings will be followed till further notice.

Principal

2)                                    ABC School, Mumbai 
                                                     Notice
3rd July, 20xx 
SCOUT AND GUIDE TRIP TO PANJI.                               

The school has organized a Scout and Guide trip to Panji for Standard VIII, IX and X as on 16th August 20xx, at 8.00 a.m. You have to come to school. The charges for the trip per student is Rs.14,000. This amount should be given to your respective class teacher before August 5, 20xx. PARTICIPATION IS COMPULSORY.

Principal

 


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