CBSE Class 12 English Notice Writing Assignment Set 02

NOTICE

A notice is a very important form of written communication used by individuals and organisations to convey information about functions, events and occasions or announce something that has happened or is about to happen.

Marking Scheme

• Format: 1 Mark
• Content: 2 Marks
• Expression (Grammatical accuracy, spellings): 1 Mark

Parts of a Notice

• Format It includes the name of the organisation, the word ‘Notice’, date, heading, writer’s name and designation.
• Content It must answer the questions What? When? Where? How? etc.
• Expression It relates to the overall organisation and relevance of the content as well as grammatical accuracy and fluency.

Types of Notice

• Notice for Meeting
• Notice for events like Competition/Tour/Celebration/Annual Sports/Cultural event etc
• Notice for Lost or Found
• Notice for Seminar/Workshop/Debate/Other Literary Event
• Notice for Appeal/Warning
• Notice for Change of Name/Residence/Company etc.

Points to be Kept in Mind

• Name of the organisation or institution issuing the notice.
• The word 'Notice'.
• Date of issue of the Notice - to be put on the left side.
• Heading (Subject of the notice).
• Contents should include:
  • Target group (to whom it is addressed)
  • What it is about
  • Why the notice is issued
  • Details of the event like date, time, venue, duration, number of persons and other details
  • Signature, name and designation of the issuing authority
• The language used must be lucid and in third person, i.e. pronouns like I, me, you, mine, your etc should not be used.
• Usually present tense or future tense is used.
• Put the notice in a box.
• Adhere to the word limit if given in the question.
• A notice should/must include some value points (necessary details) in order to make it precise and effective.

Format of a Notice

Question. You are Vandita of Class XII. As the Cultural Secretary of your school, draft a notice for an Inter School Dramatics Competition.
Answer:
SULEKHA MEMORIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL, DELHI
NOTICE
27th January, 20XX
Inter School Dramatics Competition
An Inter School Dramatics Competition is being organised on 12th February at Tagore Theatre. Those willing to take part in the items which our school will be presenting should come for selection on 1st February, 20XX at 12:30 PM in the Assembly Hall. Only Class VI to XII students are eligible. Dresses should be arranged by the participants.
Vandita
(Cultural Secretary)

Type 1 Notice for Meeting

Details Required
While writing a notice for a meeting, details needed to be furnished are:

• Who has called the meeting
• Date and time/duration of the meeting
• Venue
• If requiring further details, contact person with designation
• Purpose of the meeting or agenda
• Details of persons to attend/departments to attend
• Specific instructions for the persons called for the meeting

Question. You are Abhishek/Avantika of Class XII, Swami Vivekanand Public School. Being an Activity Coordinator, draft a notice to all the other Activity council members to discuss and plan the activities for 25th December (Christmas Day) celebrations.
Answer:
SWAMI VIVEKANAND PUBLIC SCHOOL, DELHI
NOTICE
6th December, 20XX
Activities for Celebration of Christmas Day
All the Activity Council members are informed to attend a meeting tomorrow at 10:30 AM in the Biology Lab. The meeting is called to discuss the activities for Christmas Day. You should come with your ideas and the estimated cost as well as the infrastructure required. For further details, please contact the undersigned.
Abhishek
Class XII
(Activity Coordinator)

Type 2 Notice for Events (Competition/Celebration/Tour/Visit/Sports Meet/Cultural Event etc)

Details Required

• Who is organising
• Occasion
• Expenditure estimate
• Last date for depositing the advance (tour/visit)
• Contact person with designation
• Who can participate
• Number of days (in case of tours/visit)
• Fare cost and other costs included
• Any specific instructions

Question. You are the Cultural Secretary of your school. You have been asked to inform students of Class VI to XII about an Inter House Dramatics Competition. Draft a notice in not more than 50 words with necessary details. You are Vaibhav/Vandita.
Answer:
VICTORIA PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, HYDERABAD
NOTICE
11th January, 20XX
Inter House Dramatics Competition
The school is organising an Inter House Dramatics Competition (Class VI to XII) on 31st January in the auditorium. All the House Captains must submit the scripts of the play being enacted by their House to the undersigned latest by 25th January for making the necessary arrangements.
Vandita Ghoshal, Class XI
(Cultural Secretary)

Question. You are Manish/Mishita, the Secretary of Tours and Trips Society of Translam Academy International, Meerut. The school is organising a 20 days historical tour to some important places in South India. You have been asked by the Activity Coordinator to put up a notice inviting students interested in visiting those places. Write this notice in about 50 words to be put up on the school notice board.
Answer:
TRANSLAM ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL, MEERUT
NOTICE
31st October, 20XX
20 Days Historical Tour
The school society is organising a 20 days historical tour to Chennai, Mysore, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari and Bengaluru during the winter break. Interested students must submit their parents’ acceptance and deposit Rs. 2500 by 15th November, 20XX to the undersigned or to their respective class teachers. The tour is only for students of Classes IX to XII.
Manish
(Secretary)
Tours and Trips Society

Type 3 Notice for Lost or Found

Details Required

• Article/Object lost or found
• Description of the article like colour/size/model etc
• Whom to contact
• A suitable gift/reward for the person who returns that article/product
• Writer’s name and designation/class
• Where you lost or found it
• Date/Time/Day when you lost it/found it

Question. Ira is the Head Girl of Vanasthali Public School, Ludhiana. She has lost her hall ticket for the Board Examination. She put up a notice on the school notice board. Draft the notice in not more than 50 words.
Answer:
VANASTHALI PUBLIC SCHOOL, LUDHIANA
NOTICE
25th February, 20XX
Lost-Hall Ticket
I lost my hall ticket for the Board Examination in the school playground during lunchtime. It has my photograph along with my Roll no. 1234567. Anybody who finds it is requested to give it to me in Class XII or to the Administrative Officer. The person finding it and handing it over will be handsomely rewarded.
Ira Sachdeva
(Class XII)

Type 4 Notice for Seminar/Workshop/Debate/Other Literary Event

Details Required

• Body organising it
• Who can attend
• Subject of the seminar/debate/workshop
• Duration of the programme
• Speakers/Chief Guest/Honourable Persons
• Date/Time
• Specific instructions
• Contact Person/Designation etc

Question. You are Vikram, School Captain of Meerut Public School, Shastri Market, Varanasi. Write a notice informing the students of Class XII about a guest lecture by Mr Rajiv, an environmentalist, on the topic 'Conservation of Water'. Write the notice in not more than 50 words.
Answer:
MEERUT PUBLIC SCHOOL, SHASTRI MARKET, VARANASI
NOTICE
31st October, 20XX
Guest Lecture by Environmentalist
All the students of Class XII are informed that there will be a guest lecture on ‘Conservation of Water' by renowned environmentalist Mr Rajiv, on the coming Saturday i.e. 3rd November in the school auditorium from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Attendance of Class XII students is compulsory. For more information, contact the undersigned.
Vikram
(School Captain)

Type 5 Notice for Appeal/Warning

Details Required

• Whom to appeal/warn
• A slogan or message
• Courteous way to appeal
• Any punishment (if required, in case of warning type only)
• Issuing authority (if different from the person signing the notice)
• Important instructions
• Name and designation of issuing person

Question. Recently it was in the news that a hurricane hit USA and around 13 states were affected. Being the Head Girl of your school, draft a notice for the students and staff appealing for donations of relief products like clothes, money, books and other articles in not more than 50 words.
Answer:
VIJAY PUBLIC SCHOOL, VIJAY NAGAR
NOTICE
8th December, 20XX
Appeal for Donations
Our Students Council has organised a rehabilitation drive for the victims of the recent hurricane in United States of America. One can donate clothes, books, articles like blanket, blazer, quilt etc. By doing this we will show our humanitarian nature. Certificates will be given to the major contributors.
Akanksha
(Head Girl)

Type 6 Notice for Change of Name/Residence/Company etc.

Details Required

• Whom to inform about the change
• Existing/Current and Changed
• Reason for change
• Your name and signature

Question. You are the proprietor of a company which has changed its office address from 2A Phool Bagh Colony to Mangal Pandey Nagar. Draft a notice to be inserted in the local newspaper informing about the change in not more than 50 words. You are Rajat Sharma.
Answer:
RAJAT ENTERPRISES, MEERUT
NOTICE
13th October, 20XX
Change of Address
This is to inform all that we have changed our office address from 2A Phool Bagh Colony to 334/3, Mangal Pandey Nagar. All are requested to contact us at our new address. Our phone no 0121-248276X remains unchanged.
Rajat Sharma
(Proprietor)

EXAM PRACTICE

Question. The Principal, Sunshine Public School, Dindigul, has invited the Inspector of Police (Traffic) to deliver a lecture on 'Road Safety' in her school. Draft a notice in about 50 words informing the students to assemble in the school auditorium.
Answer:
SUNSHINE PUBLIC SCHOOL — DINDIGUL
NOTICE
18th March, 20XX
Lecture On Road Safety
All students are informed that there will be a lecture on Road Safety by Inspector of Police (Traffic) on 21st March, 20XX in the school auditorium from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Attendance of all students is compulsory. Students must assemble in the auditorium and take their seats by 9:15 AM.
Principal

Question. You are Ram/ Rajani, Secretary, Social Service Club, Sun Public School, Nagpur. Your club is organising a health awareness camp for your school students. There will be a special focus on obesity among children. Draft a notice for your school notice board giving all relevant information about the camp, in not more than 50 words.
Answer:
SUN PUBLIC SCHOOL, NAGPUR
NOTICE
14th September, 20XX
Health Awareness Camp
A Health Awareness Camp with a special focus on obesity among children is being organised by the school’s Social Service Club on Saturday, 18th September, 20XX between 9 AM and 3 PM in the school compound for all our students. Experienced doctors and technicians from Government hospitals will be in attendance.
Rajani
(Secretary, Social Service Club)

Question. You are Health Secretary, Students Council, Citizen's Public School, Ram Bagh, Varanasi. The Council has decided to start from the 2nd of October a week-long cleanliness drive around the school. Draft a notice in about 50 words asking the Class XI students to enrol for the drive.
Answer:
CITIZEN'S PUBLIC SCHOOL, RAM BAGH, VARANASI
NOTICE
30th September, 20XX
Cleanliness Drive In School – Volunteers Required
As part of the "SWACHH PATHSHALA" campaign, we are holding a week-long cleanliness drive around the school starting on Monday, 2nd October, 20XX. Volunteers are required from Class XI for guiding the students and staff during this drive. Intending volunteers should contact the undersigned by tomorrow evening for detailed instructions.
Kalawati, XI-A
(Health Secretary, Students Council)

Question. An NGO has approached your school to offer book grants to the needy students. As Head Girl of Sunshine Public School, Aram Bagh, write a notice in about 50 words asking students who are in need to put their requests into the box kept outside the Principal's office.
Answer:
SUNSHINE PUBLIC SCHOOL, ARAM BAGH
NOTICE
13th April, 20XX
Book Grants For Needy Students
A Delhi based NGO will offer book grants to the needy students of the school. All students wanting to avail this offer may apply for the grants by writing their names and details of annual family income and dropping the application in the drop box outside the Principal’s office latest by Saturday, 20th April, 20XX.
Sincerely yours
Karuna
(Head Girl)

Question. Yesterday, during lunch break your misplaced your notes on chemistry lectures. You want to get them back. Write a notice in about 50 words for the school notice board. You are Karuna/ Karan, a student of Class XII A.
Answer:
VANASTHALI PUBLIC SCHOOL, LUDHIANA
NOTICE
25th February, 20XX
Lost-Class XII Chemistry Notes
I have misplaced my Chemistry notes (Class XII) in the school during lunchtime yesterday. They have my name (Karan) along with the title 'Chemistry Notes’ on the cover. Anybody who finds them is requested to give them back to me in Class XII-A or to the Administrative Officer. The person will be handsomely rewarded.
Sincerely yours
Karan
(Class XII A)

Question. You are Smitha/Sunil, Secretary of AVM Housing Society. You are going to organise a Blood Donation Camp. Write a notice in not more than 50 words urging the members of your society to come in large numbers for this noble cause. Invent all the necessary details.
Answer:
AVM HOUSING SOCIETY
NOTICE
11th March, 20XX
Blood Donation Camp
The AVM Society is organising a Blood Donation Camp on 15th March, 20XX in the Community Hall from 11 AM. Qualified doctors will be available to carry out the procedure. Residents above the age of 18 and below 50 years with a good medical history are urged to volunteer in large numbers for this noble cause.
Smitha
(Secretary, AVM Society)

Question. You are Vineeta/Vikram, School Pupil Leader of Rani Laxmi Bai Senior Secondary School, Gwalior. Draft a notice for your school notice board in not more than 50 words inviting the names of the students who want to participate in the cultural programme organised in aid of the victims of the recent Assam floods.
Answer:
RANI LAXMI BAI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, GWALIOR
NOTICE
7th September, 20XX
Help for the Victims of Assam Floods
The school is organising a cultural programme on 15th September, 20XX in aid of the victims of the recent floods in Assam. Those who are interested to participate may give their names to their respective class teachers before 10th September, 20XX. For further information, please contact the undersigned.
Vikram
(School Pupil Leader)

Question. As Librarian of Crescent International School, Gwalior, draft a notice in not more than 50 words asking all students and teachers to return the library books they have borrowed by two days before the commencement of the examination. You are Neeta Gupta, Librarian.
Answer:
CRESCENT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, GWALIOR
NOTICE
25th February, 20XX
Return of Library Books-Last Date
Students are reminded to submit the library books latest by 1st March, 20XX to avoid the undesirable situation of not being allowed to sit for the final examination. Teachers are also requested to return the books on time to help complete the stock-verification of library books. Your prompt action will be appreciated.
Neeta Gupta
(Librarian)

Question. You are Sonia/ Sohan of Simon Public School, Meerut. Your school has decided to organise a cultural programme to raise funds for the victims of the floods in Bihar. Draft a notice in not more than 50 words for your school notice board.
Answer:
SIMON PUBLIC SCHOOL, MEERUT
NOTICE
2nd November, 20XX
Fund Raising for Bihar Flood Victims
The Social Service League (SSL) is organising a cultural programme on 14th November, 20XX at 10 AM in Shri Ram Auditorium to raise funds for the victims of floods in Bihar. You can collect the tickets from the school office cash counter from 8 AM to 10 AM on all working days till 10th November.
Sohan
(Incharge SSL)

Question. You are SP Dutta, the School Counsellor of Banyan Tree School, Saharanpur. A workshop on Good Parenting is being organised in the school for parents. Children should be asked to bring the consent slips from their parents promptly. Write the notice in about 50 words for your school notice board.
Answer:
BANYAN TREE SCHOOL, SAHARANPUR
NOTICE
25th July, 20XX
Workshop on Good Parenting
The school is organising a workshop for parents of the students of the middle school on 1st August, 20XX at 10 AM in the multipurpose hall. Father Kunnankal and Usha Alberqueque shall be the guest speakers. Students need to bring consent slips from their parents by 29th July, 20XX to help facilitate arrangements.
SP Dutta
(Counsellor)

Question. Draft a notice as Sunil Singh, Secretary of Lion's Club, Dwarka to inform all the members about a Diwali Mela and sale of items in not more than 50 words.
Answer:
LION'S CLUB, DWARKA
NOTICE
10th October, 20XX
Diwali Mela
The Lion's Club, Dwarka is organising a 'Diwali Mela' on Sunday 13th October, 20XX from 10 am to 8 pm in the club grounds. There will be sale of various items along with snacks and beverages. Registration for stalls is open till 12th October, 20XX. For details contact the undersigned.
Sunil Singh
(Secretary)
Mobile: 98998XXXXX

Question. You are Suresh Rawat, the Cultural Captain of your school. Write a notice for singers to compete for the HM Award in not more than 50 words. Winners will visit London for a song sequence for the HM Album.
Answer:
CRESCENT SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, NAGPUR
NOTICE
1st November, 20XX
Opportunity for Pop Stars
The Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 20XX invites popular singers to compete for the Hannah Montana (HM) Award to be held at National Kala Kendriya Bhawan, Mumbai on 14th November, 20XX. The winners shall visit London to record a song sequence for the HM Album. Keeping the eligibility criteria in view, enrol yourself by 5th September, 20XX. For further queries contact the undersigned.
Suresh Rawat
(Cultural Captain)

Question. You are the Principal of St. Thomas School. Write a notice informing students and parents about the 'obesity camp' to be organised by Jessa Ram Hospital in about 50 words.
Answer:
ST. THOMAS SCHOOL, FARIDABAD
NOTICE
10th March, 20XX
Obesity Camp
The 'Perfect Health' unit of Jessa Ram Hospital is organising an obesity camp for the school faculty and the parents of our students in the school premises as given below.
Date: 30th March, 20XX
Time: 9 am to 5 pm
Venue: School rooms and ground
An earnest endeavour to be aware of a healthy lifestyle and beware of extra kilos on your body will certainly go a long way. All students should inform their parents about this event.
Principal

Question. You are Sucheta/Sunil. Write a notice in not more than 50 words to invite articles not exceeding 500 words for the school magazine.
Answer:
EKLAVYA SECONDARY SCHOOL, HOSHANGABAD
NOTICE
17th August, 20XX
AKSHAR (The School Magazine) Contributions Required
Articles, poems, stories, cartoons, crossword puzzles, brain teasers etc are invited from the students for publication in school Magazine AKSHAR. Entries should reach the editor latest by 30th September, 20XX. Each entry should be neatly written and carry the name and class of the contributor. Entries should not exceed 500 words.
Sucheta
(Editor)

SELF ASSESSMENT

Question. You are Ram/ Rajani, Secretary, Social Service Club, Sun Public School, Nagpur. Your club is organising a book fair for your school students. Draft a notice for your school notice board giving all relevant information about the event in not more than 50 words.
Answer: SUN PUBLIC SCHOOL, NAGPUR
NOTICE
January 10, 20XX
BOOK FAIR
The Social Service Club is organizing a three-day Book Fair from January 20 to 22, 20XX, in the school auditorium. A wide range of fiction and non-fiction books will be available at discounted rates. Students are encouraged to visit and explore. Timings: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Ram/ Rajani
Secretary, Social Service Club

Question. RJ Public School is located in a Central Government employees' residential colony. Cultural Society of the school has decided to organise a fancy dress show on 25th of January in which each participant will wear the dress particular to his/ her region. The aim is to show the cultural diversity of India. As Secretary, write a notice in about 50 words inviting the names of those who want to participate.
Answer: RJ PUBLIC SCHOOL
NOTICE
January 15, 20XX
FANCY DRESS SHOW
The Cultural Society is organizing a Fancy Dress Show on January 25, 20XX, to celebrate India’s cultural diversity. Participants must wear traditional regional attire. Interested students from classes VI–XII should submit their names to the undersigned by January 20, 20XX. Attractive prizes for winners!
Secretary
Cultural Society

Question. Water supply will be suspended for eight hours (10 AM to 6 PM) on 6th of March for cleaning of the water tank. Write a notice in about 50 words advising the residents to store water for a day. You are Karan Kumar/ Karuna Bajaj, Secretary, Janata Group Housing Society, Palam Vihar, Kurnool. 
Answer: JANATA GROUP HOUSING SOCIETY, PALAM VIHAR, KURNOOL
NOTICE
March 4, 20XX
WATER SUPPLY SUSPENSION
Residents are informed that water supply will be suspended on March 6, 20XX, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM for the annual cleaning of the main water tank. All residents are advised to store sufficient water for their daily needs in advance. Inconvenience is regretted.
Karan Kumar/ Karuna Bajaj
Secretary

Question. While walking in a park in your neighbourhood you found a small plastic bag containing some documents and some cash. Write a notice in about 50 words to be put on the park notice board asking the owner to identify and collect it from you. You are Amar/ Amrita with Mobile no 9399123456. 
Answer: NOTICE
LOST AND FOUND
October 12, 20XX
I found a small plastic bag in the local park yesterday evening. It contains some official documents and some cash. The rightful owner can claim it after providing valid proof of identity and describing the bag's contents. Please contact Amar/ Amrita at 9399123456.
Amar/ Amrita

Question. After the rains, cases of dengue, Chikungunya etc are on the rise in your city. As Principal, Sunshine Public School, Manu Vihar, you have decided to allow your students to wear full sleeve shirts and trousers in the school for a period of one month. Write the notice in about 50 words. 
Answer: SUNSHINE PUBLIC SCHOOL, MANU VIHAR
NOTICE
September 10, 20XX
PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST DENGUE
Given the rising cases of Dengue and Chikungunya, all students are permitted to wear full-sleeve shirts and trousers instead of the regular school uniform for one month, effective immediately. This measure is intended to prevent mosquito bites. Ensure the clothing is neat and clean.
Principal

Question. An inter class drama competition is to be held in St Stephens School, Visakapatanam. As Akash, Head Boy of the school, draft a notice to be put up on the notice board inviting entries. Provide all necessary information in about 50 words. 
Answer: ST STEPHENS SCHOOL, VISAKAPATANAM
NOTICE
August 5, 20XX
INTER-CLASS DRAMA COMPETITION
The school is organizing an Inter-Class Drama Competition on August 20, 20XX, in the auditorium. Students from Classes IX-XII are invited to participate. Each class can submit one entry. Interested students should give their names to their respective class teachers by August 12. Topic: Social Awareness.
Akash
Head Boy

Question. Your club is going to organise an inter class singing competition. Write a notice in about 50 words inviting names of the students who want to participate in it. Give all the necessary details. You are Navtej/Navita, Secretary, Music Club, Akash Public School, Agra. All India 2015
Answer: AKASH PUBLIC SCHOOL, AGRA
NOTICE
September 1, 20XX
INTER-CLASS SINGING COMPETITION
The Music Club is organizing an Inter-Class Singing Competition on September 15, 20XX, at 10:00 AM. Categories include Solo and Duet (Classical/Semi-classical). Interested students should register their names with the Music Teacher by September 8. Auditions will be held on September 10 in the Music Room.
Navtej/Navita
Secretary, Music Club

Question. Every year in the central park of the city a flower show is held in the month of February. Your school has received a circular from the District Collector inviting your students to visit it. Write a notice in about 50 words informing the students about the show and advising them to go and enjoy it. You are Navtej/Navita, Head Boy/Head Girl, Sunrise Public School, Surat.
Answer: SUNRISE PUBLIC SCHOOL, SURAT
NOTICE
February 5, 20XX
ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW VISIT
The District Collector has extended an invitation to our students to visit the Annual Flower Show at Central Park this February. It features exotic floral displays and landscaping. Students are advised to visit with their families over the weekend to enjoy the exhibition and learn about horticulture.
Navtej/Navita
Head Boy/Head Girl

Question. An inter school Kabaddi competition is organised by your school. Write a notice, in not more than 50 words, requesting the students to be present at the venue to encourage the players. Invent all the necessary details. You are Arjun, the Sports Captain of your school. 
Answer: [SCHOOL NAME]
NOTICE
October 18, 20XX
INTER-SCHOOL KABADDI CHAMPIONSHIP
Our school is hosting the Zonal Inter-School Kabaddi Competition on October 25, 20XX, from 9:00 AM onwards on the school playground. All students are requested to be present at the venue to cheer for our school team and boost their morale. Let us show our sporting spirit!
Arjun
Sports Captain

Question. You are Tripti/ Trilok Lahiri, Secretary, ABL School Cricket Association. It has been decided that a meeting of all the members of the school cricket team be held to discuss plans and strategies for the coming Zonal Tournament. Write a notice in not more than 50 words informing the members of the team about the meeting and requesting them to attend it.
Answer: ABL SCHOOL CRICKET ASSOCIATION
NOTICE
November 3, 20XX
CRICKET TEAM MEETING
A meeting for all members of the school cricket team will be held on November 6, 20XX, at 2:30 PM in the Physical Education Room. The agenda is to discuss plans and strategies for the upcoming Zonal Tournament. Attendance is mandatory for all team members.
Tripti/ Trilok Lahiri
Secretary

Question. You are Mohan/ Mohini, Secretary, Social Activities Club of ABC School, Gokulpuri. The club has decided to launch a cleanliness drive in a slum colony near your school during the Dussehra holidays. Write a notice, in not more than 50 words, informing Class XII students of your school about the drive and urge them to volunteer their names for the programme. Give all the necessary details.
Answer: ABC SCHOOL, GOKULPURI
NOTICE
October 5, 20XX
CLEANLINESS DRIVE
The Social Activities Club is organizing a cleanliness drive in the neighboring slum colony on October 15, 20XX, during the Dussehra holidays. We urge students of Class XII to volunteer for this noble cause. Interested students should submit their names to the undersigned by October 10.
Mohan/ Mohini
Secretary, Social Activities Club

Question. You are Rameshwaram/ Rameshwari, Secretary, Literary Club of ABC School, Vikaspuri. Your schoolmate, Gautam Adhikari, a budding writer, has won the first prize in the State Story Writing Competition. The club has decided to organise a function to felicitate him on his laudable achievement. Write a notice in not more than 50 words, informing all the students of your school about the function and urge them to attend it to make the occasion memorable. Give all the necessary details. 
Answer: ABC SCHOOL, VIKASPURI
NOTICE
April 20, 20XX
FELICITATION CEREMONY
We are proud to announce that our student, Gautam Adhikari, won first prize in the State Story Writing Competition. To honor him, a felicitation function will be held on April 25, 20XX, in the Hall at 11:00 AM. All students are requested to attend and celebrate his achievement.
Rameshwaram/ Rameshwari
Secretary, Literary Club

Question. You have lost your leather wallet, containing your examination entry ticket for Class XI, while travelling by bus from Banshankari to MG Road in Bengaluru. Write a notice in not more than 50 words, to be published in 'Deccan Herald'. You are Pranav/Parveen, 12 Gandhi Road, Bengaluru. 
Answer: LOST AND FOUND
Lost a black leather wallet containing a Class XI examination entry ticket and some cash while traveling by bus (Route No. 34) from Banshankari to MG Road on May 10. The entry ticket is vital for my exams. If found, please return to Pranav, 12 Gandhi Road, Bengaluru, or call 98XXXXXXXX. Reward promised.
Pranav/Parveen

Question. As Student Editor, draft a notice in not more than 50 words for your school notice board inviting articles from the students for your school magazine. You are Rohan/Rupini of Vasant Vihar School, Pune. All India 2012
Answer: VASANT VIHAR SCHOOL, PUNE
NOTICE
July 12, 20XX
CALL FOR MAGAZINE ENTRIES
Entries are invited for the upcoming annual issue of our school magazine, 'Visions'. Students can contribute original articles, stories, poems, or riddles in English, Hindi, or Marathi. Please submit your typed entries with your name and class to the Editorial Board by July 30, 20XX.
Rohan/Rupini
Student Editor

Question. Your school has planned an excursion to Lonavala near Mumbai during the autumn holidays. Write a notice in not more than 50 words for your school notice board, giving detailed information and inviting the names of those who are desirous to join. Sign as Naresh/Namita, Head Boy/Head Girl, DV English School, Thane, Mumbai.
Answer: DV ENGLISH SCHOOL, THANE, MUMBAI
NOTICE
September 15, 20XX
EXCURSION TO LONAVALA
The school is organizing a two-day excursion to Lonavala during the autumn break (October 10-11). The trip costs Rs. 2000 per student, including transport and lodging. Interested students should submit their names along with a parental consent letter and the fee to the undersigned by September 25.
Naresh/Namita
Head Boy/Head Girl

Question. You are Srinivas/Srinidhi of DP Public School, Nagpur. As Student Editor of your school magazine, draft a notice in not more than 50 words for your school notice board inviting articles/sketches from students of all classes. 
Answer: DP PUBLIC SCHOOL, NAGPUR
NOTICE
August 1, 20XX
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SCHOOL MAGAZINE
Our school magazine 'The Clarion' is ready for its next edition. Students from all classes are invited to contribute original articles, poems, jokes, and sketches. Please ensure your submissions are neat and contain your name and class. Submit entries to the Editorial Office by August 15, 20XX.
Srinivas/Srinidhi
Student Editor

Question. Due to a sudden landslide and inclement weather, St Francis School, Vasco has to be closed for a week. As Principal of that school, draft a notice in not more than 50 words to be displayed at the school main gate notice board. All India 2011
Answer: ST FRANCIS SCHOOL, VASCO
NOTICE
July 14, 20XX
SCHOOL CLOSURE NOTICE
Due to a sudden landslide in the vicinity and prevailing inclement weather conditions, the school will remain closed for one week from July 15 to July 21, 20XX, as a safety precaution. Classes will resume on July 22. Parents are requested to check the school website for further updates.
Principal

Question. You are Secretary of Sri Parthasarathy Sabha, Salem. Draft a notice in not more than 50 words to be sent to the members of the Sabha requesting them to attend an extraordinary meeting. Invent necessary details such as items on the agenda, date, time etc. Sign as Kamal/Komal. 
Answer: SRI PARTHASARATHY SABHA, SALEM
NOTICE
December 5, 20XX
EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
An extraordinary meeting of all Sabha members will be held on December 15, 20XX, at 5:00 PM in the Community Hall. Agenda: Discussion on upcoming annual festival preparations and budget approval. All members are requested to attend promptly to provide their valuable suggestions.
Kamal/Komal
Secretary

Question. As Sports Secretary of GDG Public School, Pune, draft a notice in not more than 50 words for your school notice board informing the students about the sale of old sports goods of your school.
Answer: GDG PUBLIC SCHOOL, PUNE
NOTICE
November 10, 20XX
SALE OF OLD SPORTS GOODS
Our school is organizing a sale of old sports equipment, including cricket bats, tennis rackets, and footballs, in good condition. The sale will be held on November 15, 20XX, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Sports Room. Items will be sold at nominal prices.
Sports Secretary

Question. As Principal of Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Lucknow, draft a notice in not more than 50 words informing students of the change in school timings with effect from the 1st of October. State valid reasons for the change.
Answer: SARDAR PATEL VIDYALAYA, LUCKNOW
NOTICE
September 25, 20XX
CHANGE IN SCHOOL TIMINGS
In view of the approaching winter season and for the convenience of students traveling from far, the school timings will change effective from October 1, 20XX. The new timings will be 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM for all classes. Bus routes will be adjusted accordingly.
Principal