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NOTICE WRITING


What is Notice Writing? 
A notice is a written or printed announcement which is written in order to inform a large number of people about some events, functions or programs. 
The announcement could be anything such as an upcoming event, competition, lost and found notice or just a simple information. 
Notice is generally written in a formal tone and to the point. The language should be simple and formal. 
Notices are put op on display boards in schools or in public places. 

What is the Format of Notice Writing? 
The format of notice consists of the following:
1. Name of the issuing agency or institution:
On the top you have to write the name of the issuing agency or institution such as the name of your school in bold letters. 
 Example - 
GREENERY HOUSING SCHOOL, LONDON

2. Write NOTICE :
After writing the name of issuing agency, you have to write NOTICE in bold letters. 
Example - 
GREENERY HOUSING SCHOOL, LONDON
                       
    NOTICE                          

3. Date 
On the left hand side you have to write date. 
Example - 

06th November 2010

4. Title :
After you write date, then you have to write the title or subject of the event. Here you have to clearly mention what is the notice all about? 
So, while writing the title you have to write the first letter in bold or you can write entire title in bold letters.
Example- 
                         SINGING COMPETITION

5. Body:
On the body you have to mention date, time, duration, place and venue. 
Example- 
Date - 5th June 
Time - 11 am - 4pm 
Venue - School playground

6. Authorized Signatory : 
Here you have to write Name, Sign and provide Contact details. 
Example- 

Tina Williams
Sports Secretary. 

Some tips to write a good notice :
While writing notice, there are few things which you have to keep in mind. Read below to know :
1. Do not cross the word limit which is 50 words. 
2. Repetition of any information or sentences should be avoided. 
3. Always enclose the notice in a box. 
4. The title of your notice should be interesting and eye catching. 
5. Do not mention your personal information such as Name, Roll no, contact details. 

 Read the given example of notice writing below: 

Q. You are David / Dora, the secretary of the Dance and Drama Society of the Sunset School, Paris. Write a notice for your school notice board inviting students to give their names for Dance Competition. 

Answer- 

        DANCE AND DRAMA SOCIETY
           SUNSET SCHOOL, PARIS
                     NOTICE 

9th June 2012

                        DANCE COMPETITION

All the students are hereby informed that the Dance and Drama Society is organizing dance competition  (classes VI- X) on Saturday 14th June 2012 in the school auditorium from 11 am onwards. 
All the interested students may submit their names to the undersigned latest by 12th June. The duration of the performance will be of 3 minutes. 

Dora
Secretary 
Dance and Drama Society. 

In the above picture you can see the example of notice writing and how it is enclosed in a box. 
Note - Don't forget to put the notice in a box otherwise your marks will be deducted. 



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