Notice Writing Format and Common Topics (CBSE)

A notice must ALWAYS be enclosed within a Box.

1. Name of the Institution: Written at the very top, in the center.
2. The word 'NOTICE': Written right below the institution name, in capital letters, in the center.
3. Date: Written on the left side (e.g., 15 May 2024).
4. Heading/Title: A short, catchy heading indicating the subject (Center aligned).
5. Body of the Notice: The main content. It must answer the 5 Ws: What is the event? When is it? Where is it? Who can participate? Whom to contact? (Limit: 50 words).
6. Signature, Name, and Designation: Written on the left side at the bottom.

Examiners usually ask questions from these popular categories:

• Events/Competitions: Inter-school debate competition, Singing contest, Annual Sports Day, Science exhibition.
• Lost and Found: A lost watch in the playground, finding a geometry box in the library.
• Tours/Camps: School picnic to a historical place, Blood donation camp, Trekking expedition.
• General Instructions: Change in school timings, collection of funds for flood relief.