1. Mastering Notice Writing (CBSE Class 12)
A notice is a formal, written or printed piece of information for a specific group of people. It's usually displayed on a noticeboard. The key is to be clear, concise, and provide all necessary information within the 50-word limit. Always remember the 5 W's: What (the event), When (date and time), Where (the venue), Who (is it for), and Whom (to contact).
Marking Scheme (4 Marks)
- Format: 1 Mark (Includes box, 'NOTICE', Issuing Authority, Date, Heading, Sign/Name/Designation)
- Content: 2 Marks (The 5 W's - What, When, Where, Who, Whom)
- Accuracy: 1 Mark (Spelling and Grammar)
Format
A notice must always be enclosed in a box. Here is the standard format:
Body of the Notice (Event, Date, Time, Venue, Target Audience, Contact Person/Deadline). Keep it within 50 words. This section should answer all 5 W's clearly.
NAME (In Block Letters)
(Designation)
You are Karan/Karuna, a student of Class 12. You have lost your library book issued in your name in the school playground. Draft a notice for the school noticeboard.
Lost a library book, "Physics for Class XII", in the school playground today during the lunch break. The book is issued in my name. Finder is requested to return it to the undersigned or deposit it at the library.
KARAN
(Class XII-A)
5 Solved Practice Questions
Q1: You are the Secretary of the school's Debate Club. Draft a notice for an inter-school debate competition.
Our school is hosting an Inter-School Debate Competition on 15 November 2025 in the school auditorium. Students from classes XI-XII interested in participating in the selection trials on 7th Nov should give their names to the undersigned.
AMIT/AMITA
(Secretary, Debate Club)
Q2: You have found a Titan wristwatch in the school canteen. As Head Boy, draft a notice.
A silver-chain Titan wristwatch has been found in the school canteen today. The genuine owner can claim it from the undersigned after providing necessary details (e.g., model, colour) during the recess.
ROHAN SHARMA
(Head Boy)
Q3: Your school is organizing its Annual Sports Day. Draft a notice as the Sports Secretary.
The Annual Sports Day will be held on 20 December 2025 at the school stadium. Students interested in participating in various events (100m race, long jump, etc.) must register with their respective class teachers by 10 November 2025.
VIKRAM/VIKRANTI
(Sports Secretary)
Q4: As the President of the Music Club, draft a notice for a meeting to plan the annual cultural fest.
A meeting for all Music Club members will be held on 5 November 2025 at 2:00 PM in the music room to discuss and plan for the upcoming annual cultural fest, 'Harmony-2025'. Attendance is mandatory.
RAHUL/PRIYA
(President, Music Club)
Q5: Your school is organizing a Blood Donation Camp. Draft a notice as the Head of the Health Club.
Our school is organizing a Blood Donation Camp in association with Red Cross Society on 10 November 2025 from 9 AM to 1 PM in the school hall. All students (above 18), teachers, and parents are urged to donate generously.
S. NAIR
(Head, Health Club)
