Notice Writing: Complete Notes, Format, Rules, Examples & Exercises

NOTICE WRITING – COMPLETE NOTES
1. What is a Notice?
A notice is a short, formal written announcement used to give information to a large number of
people at once. It is brief, clear, and always written in third person.




2. Features of a Good Notice
●​ Written in a box.​

●​ Very brief and to the point.​

●​ Uses formal, polite language.​

●​ Mention only relevant facts.​

●​ Written in third person (no “I”, “we”).​

●​ Use future tense for announcements.​

●​ Word limit (40–50 words) in school exams.​




3. Purpose of a Notice
Notices are written to announce:

●​ Meetings​

●​ Competitions​

●​ Lost & Found information​

●​ Tours & excursions​

, ●​ Celebrations & events​

●​ Changes in rules​

●​ Public warnings​

●​ School announcements​




4. Format of a Notice
Very important for exams.

NAME OF THE INSTITUTION / ORGANISATION
NOTICE
Date: DD Month YYYY
TITLE OF THE NOTICE (in capitals)


Body of the notice (40–50 words):
- What (event/info)
- When
- Where
- Who
- Additional instructions


Signature
Name (Designation)




5. Explanation of Each Part
a) Name of Institution

Written at the top, in capitals.​
Example: GREEN VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL