A notice is a short, formal communication used to convey important information to a group within an organization. It should include the name of the issuing authority at the top, the word "NOTICE" clearly displayed, and a precise title indicating the topic. The content must provide all relevant details in a clear but concise manner. The name and designation of the issuing contact are placed at the bottom left. The example notice drafts the information for a drama competition open to students of classes VI-VIII, including sign-up details, audition dates, and a contact for further information.

1. Notice writing

2. A notice is........
A short piece of
communication written in
formal style to convey
important information to a
group of people in an
organisation.

3. Features of a notice.....

4. Is written within a box
Name of the school /issuing authority is
written on the top.
Word ‘ NOTICE’ should be mentioned.
Precise title should be clearly given indicating
what the notice is about.
Keep the notice simple and concise and the
tone must be impartial and formal.
Must contain all relevant information and
details
Name & designation to be mentioned in the
lower left bottom corner.

5. Note:
The Notice should always be written
in
3rd Person

6. FORMAT OF A NOTICE

7. Name of the organization / institution
NOTICE
Date of issue
Title/Heading/Subject
Content
Signature
Name
Designation

8. You are the Cultural Secretary
of your school. You have been
asked to inform students of Class
VI- VIII about a Drama
Competition in your school. Draft
a notice in about 40-50 words to
be put up on the school notice
board, with all necessary details.
Enclose the notice in a box.

9. Holy Child School, New Delhi
NOTICE
Drama Competition
19th July, 2013
An inter-house drama competition will be
held in the school auditorium on 20th August.
Students of class VI-VIII willing to participate
should give their names to the undersigned
before 30th July. Auditions will be on 31st
July. For further information, meet the
undersigned during school hours.
XYZ
Cultural Secretary