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Event Notices for School and Society, Class 12

Updated 17 October 2026 · Draft, not yet fact-checked

An event notice is a boxed, formal announcement of up to 50 words, set as Question 3 of Section B in the CBSE Class 12 English Core paper for 4 marks: format 1, content 2, accuracy 1. Write the organisation, the word NOTICE, date, heading, a body with what, when, where, who and how to register, then your name and designation.

Build the notice top to bottom inside a box, and make sure the body answers what, when, where, who and how to register.

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Understand Event Notices for School and Society (50 Words)

What an event notice does. It tells a group of people that something is going to happen and what they must do about it. In the board paper you may be asked to announce a workshop, seminar, competition, camp, exhibition, webinar or a residents' drive. The syllabus line reads notice, up to 50 words, one of two questions, 4 marks.

Layout, in order, inside a box.
1. Name of the school or organisation (top centre).
2. The word NOTICE (centre).
3. Date (left).
4. Heading in capitals (centre).
5. Body (about 50 words).
6. Writer's name, then designation.

The body: five questions to answer.

What is the event, and why is it held?
When: day, date and time.
Where: the venue.
Who may take part?
How do they take part: register with whom, by when, any fee, what to bring?

Add a contact detail only if the question gives one.

Language. Formal, impersonal and in short sentences, often in the passive: Students are informed that..., Interested students may register with the undersigned. No greetings, no thanks and no exclamation marks. Do not use I and you.

Counting words. The body should be 40-50 words. The title lines are not padded. A body of 100 words loses expression and accuracy marks; a body of 25 words misses details.

Role. The question tells you who you are, for example Secretary of the Science Club or Secretary of a Residents' Welfare Association. Sign with that name and designation. If the question gives no name, use a neutral name.

Typical traps. Missing the date or day, no registration step, writing a long introduction on the importance of the event, forgetting the box, and signing with the wrong designation.

Event Notices for School and Society (50 Words): rules and format

1
Draw a box and place all parts inside it
Organisation, NOTICE, date, heading, body, name and designation inside one rectangle.
The box is part of the conventional format and is checked for the format mark.
2
Date on the left, heading in capitals and centred
14 November 2026 | WORKSHOP ON PUBLIC SPEAKING
Use the date format of the question; if none is given, use a date near the event.
3
Keep the body to about 50 words
Aim for 40-50 words.
The syllabus says up to 50 words; count the body once.
4
Answer what, when, where, who and how
Who: Classes XI and XII. How: register with the undersigned by 12 November.
A missing item costs content marks.
5
Use formal, impersonal language
All students are informed...; Interested students may register...
Avoid I, you and greetings.
6
Sign with name and designation
Meera Nair
Secretary, Eco Club
The designation comes from the question.

Event Notices for School and Society (50 Words): key facts

Marking scheme: Format 1
Content 2
Accuracy 1
Total 4 marks; CBSE English Core (301), notice: up to 50 words.
Layout in a box: Organisation
NOTICE
Date (left)
HEADING (centre, capitals)
Body
Name
Designation; Draw the box before you write.
Body checklist: What and why
When day, date, time
Where venue
Who eligibility
How register with whom, by when; All five give full content marks.
Word target: Body 40-50 words
Heading 3-6 words
Sentences 2-3; Do not pad the lines around the body.

	What and why
When	day, date, time
Where	venue
Who	eligibility
How	register with whom, by when

Body	40-50 words
Heading	3-6 words
Sentences	2-3

How to answer Event Notices for School and Society (50 Words) questions

Use this routine to write any event notice in about six minutes.

1Underline the event, your role, the audience and any details given in the question.
2Fix the date, day, time and venue; if not given, choose sensible ones and keep them consistent.
3Draw a box and write the organisation and the word NOTICE.
4Add the date and a heading in capitals of three to six words.
5Write the body in two or three sentences: what and why, when and where, who and how to register.
6Add the name and designation, then count words and check spelling.

Event Notices for School and Society (50 Words) in real life

The idea, met in an everyday situation. Answer the question in your own words, then compare with the model answer. The one-line hook is what to remember.

A notice that answers every question a reader would ask

Suppose a notice on a school board says only: There will be a quiz on Friday. Join us. Six students ask the class teacher what time, where, for which class, and how to enter.

List the five missing details and rewrite the body in about 40 words.

Try it first, then show the solutionSolution

Missing: date and time, venue, eligible classes, registration method, last date.
Fix: Friday, 20 November 2026, 11 a.m., the auditorium, Classes IX to XII, register with the librarian by Wednesday.
Write in the passive and keep it short.

Answer: An inter-class quiz will be held on Friday, 20 November 2026, at 11 a.m. in the auditorium for Classes IX to XII. Interested students may register with the librarian by Wednesday.

Memory hook: If six students need to ask, the notice has failed.

Tricks to remember Event Notices for School and Society (50 Words)

Short memory aids. Say each one aloud once, then use it on a question the same day.

O-N-D-H-B-S: the six parts
Organisation, NOTICE, Date, Heading, Body, Signature.
Use it when: Check the format line by line.
What, When, Where, Who, How
Five questions in the body.
Use it when: Run through them before you stop writing.
Undersigned
Use the undersigned for the person to register with.
Use it when: It sounds formal and avoids I.

Event Notices for School and Society (50 Words): solved examples

Ordered from board level to HOTS. Try each one before you open the solution.

Example 1: Which part is missing? · 1 mark · MCQBoard level

A student writes a notice with the name of the school, a heading, the body and a signature. Which parts are missing?
(a) The word NOTICE and the date (b) The box only (c) Only the designation (d) Nothing is missing

Try it first, then show the solutionSolution

A notice needs the word NOTICE and the date; both are absent in this list (1 mark).

Answer: (a) The word NOTICE and the date

Example 2: Choose the better sentence · 1 mark · MCQBoard level

Which sentence is suitable for a notice?
(a) Hey everyone, come to our fun fair! (b) Students are informed that a fair will be held on Saturday, 5 December 2026. (c) I request you all to come. (d) Please come, it will be great.

Try it first, then show the solutionSolution

A notice is impersonal and gives facts, as in option (b) (1 mark).

Answer: (b)

Example 3: Career talk notice · 4 marks · Short answerHarder board level

You are Rohan/Rhea, Secretary of the Career Guidance Cell of Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Nagpur. The school is organising a career talk for Classes XI and XII on choosing courses after school. Write a notice in about 50 words.

Try it first, then show the solutionSolution

Format (1): school, NOTICE, date, heading, name and designation in a box.
Content (2): what, when, where, who, how to register.
Accuracy (1): formal tone and correct spelling.

Answer: VIDYA MANDIR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, NAGPUR
NOTICE
6 November 2026
CAREER TALK ON CHOOSING COURSES
A career talk on choosing courses after school will be held for Classes XI and XII on Saturday, 21 November 2026, at 10 a.m. in the Seminar Hall. A visiting counsellor will address students. Interested students should register with the undersigned by 14 November.
Rohan/Rhea
Secretary, Career Guidance Cell

Example 4: Residents' blood donation camp · 4 marks · Short answerHarder board level

You are Karan/Kavita, Secretary of Shanti Nagar Residents' Welfare Association, Indore. A blood donation camp will be held for residents on 12 December 2026. Write a notice in about 50 words.

Try it first, then show the solutionSolution

Format (1): RWA name and city, NOTICE, date, heading.
Content (2): purpose, date, time, venue, who may donate, registration.
Accuracy (1).

Answer: SHANTI NAGAR RESIDENTS' WELFARE ASSOCIATION, INDORE
NOTICE
30 November 2026
BLOOD DONATION CAMP
A blood donation camp will be held on Saturday, 12 December 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the community hall. Healthy residents above eighteen years may donate. Those interested should give their names to the undersigned by 8 December.
Karan/Kavita
Secretary, RWA

Example 5: Change of plan · 4 marks · Short answerHOTS / competency

You are the Head Boy/Head Girl of Sunrise Public School, Jaipur. An inter-school debate planned for 18 December 2026 has been postponed to 8 January 2027 because of the winter break. Write a notice informing the participants in about 50 words, stating clearly what they must do.

Try it first, then show the solutionSolution

Format (1).
Content (2): old date, new date, venue, reason, instruction to participants.
Accuracy (1): passive and formal tone.

Answer: SUNRISE PUBLIC SCHOOL, JAIPUR
NOTICE
10 December 2026
POSTPONEMENT OF INTER-SCHOOL DEBATE
The inter-school debate scheduled for 18 December 2026 has been postponed to Friday, 8 January 2027, at 10 a.m. in the school auditorium owing to the winter break. Participants are requested to continue preparing and to report to the undersigned by 5 January.
Amit/Anita
Head Boy/Head Girl

Where students lose marks in Event Notices for School and Society (50 Words)

The slips examiners see most often, and what to write instead.

Mistake: No box, no word NOTICE
Students treat the notice as an ordinary paragraph.
Wrong working
Our school will hold a quiz on Friday...
Right working
School name, NOTICE, date, heading, body and signature, all in a box.
Do this: Use O-N-D-H-B-S.
Usually costs: Up to the format mark.
Mistake: Missing registration details
The question asks for participation, but no step is given.
Wrong working
Interested students may attend.
Right working
Interested students may register with the undersigned by 12 November.
Do this: Always give who and by when.
Usually costs: 1 of 2 content marks.
Mistake: Writing in first person
Notices are impersonal.
Wrong working
I am pleased to announce that we will hold a quiz. Please come.
Right working
An inter-class quiz will be held on Friday...
Do this: Use the passive voice.
Usually costs: Part of accuracy and format.
Mistake: Too long a notice
Introductions on the importance of the event add words.
Wrong working
A 110-word notice with a long introduction.
Right working
About 50 words with only essential details.
Do this: Cut the introduction to a clause.
Usually costs: Expression and accuracy.

Exam tips

Draw the box first so the format is not forgotten.
Give a day and a date together, such as Saturday, 21 November 2026.
End the body with the registration step and its last date.
Sign with the designation given in the question.
Count the body once; 40-50 words is a safe range.

Practice questions on Event Notices for School and Society (50 Words)

Write each answer on paper first. Open the hint only if you are stuck, and the answer only when you have finished.

Q1 · 1 mark · MCQBoard level
Which of the following sentences belongs in the body of a notice?
(a) Dear students, I hope you are well. (b) All Class XII students are informed that the farewell rehearsal will be held on 3 February 2027 at 2 p.m. (c) With best wishes, your Head Girl. (d) Please do come, we shall be very happy.
Hint
Facts, impersonal, no greeting.
Answer
(b) It gives facts in an impersonal, formal way; the others are greetings or personal wording.
Q2 · 4 marks · Short answerHarder board level
You are Neha/Nikhil, Cultural Secretary of Greenfield School, Pune. Write a notice for Classes IX to XII inviting students to audition for the annual day dance and music items on 16 November 2026 in the music room at 2 p.m. Write about 50 words.
Hint
Event, date, time, venue, who, how to register.
Answer
GREENFIELD SCHOOL, PUNE
NOTICE
9 November 2026
AUDITIONS FOR ANNUAL DAY
Auditions for dance and music items of the annual day will be held on Monday, 16 November 2026, at 2 p.m. in the music room. Students of Classes IX to XII who wish to perform may give their names to the undersigned by 12 November.
Neha/Nikhil
Cultural Secretary
Q3 · 4 marks · Short answerHarder board level
You are Pooja/Pankaj, Secretary of the Eco Club of Lakeview School, Bhopal. Write a notice inviting volunteers for a tree plantation drive on 5 December 2026. Write about 50 words.
Hint
Purpose, date, meeting point, what to bring.
Answer
LAKEVIEW SCHOOL, BHOPAL
NOTICE
25 November 2026
TREE PLANTATION DRIVE
The Eco Club is organising a tree plantation drive on Saturday, 5 December 2026, at 8 a.m. in the school playground. Volunteers from Classes VIII to XII are invited. Interested students should enrol with the undersigned by 2 December and bring gloves and a water bottle.
Pooja/Pankaj
Secretary, Eco Club
Q4 · 4 marks · Short answerHarder board level
The notice below is poorly written. Rewrite it correctly in about 50 words: Hello friends! There is going to be a fantastic book fair. Come and buy lots of books. Don't miss it. (Details: school library; 14-16 January 2027; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Classes VI to XII; books at 20 per cent discount.)
Hint
Make it formal and add the format.
Answer
EVERGREEN PUBLIC SCHOOL
NOTICE
5 January 2027
BOOK FAIR
A book fair will be held in the school library from 14 to 16 January 2027, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students of Classes VI to XII may buy books at a discount of 20 per cent.
Librarian
Q5 · 4 marks · Short answerHOTS / competency
You are the Secretary of the Student Council of Hillside School, Shimla. Several students have been leaving litter on the playground after lunch. Write a notice in about 50 words that requests students to keep the playground clean and says what the Council will do to help. Avoid a harsh tone.
Hint
Request and action; formal, not scolding.
Answer
HILLSIDE SCHOOL, SHIMLA
NOTICE
16 November 2026
KEEP THE PLAYGROUND CLEAN
Students are requested to use the dustbins and not to leave litter on the playground after lunch. The Student Council will place extra bins near the benches and form a cleanliness group of volunteers from each class. Cooperation is appreciated.
Secretary
Student Council

Test your recall

Answer in your head or on paper first, then open the card. Pulling an answer out of memory makes it stick far better than re-reading.

1.How many marks does the notice carry?Show answer
4 marks: format 1, content 2, accuracy 1.
2.What is the word limit?Show answer
Up to 50 words (about 50).
3.Where does the date go?Show answer
On the left, below the word NOTICE.
4.How should the heading be written?Show answer
In capitals, centred.
5.What goes after the body?Show answer
The writer's name and designation.
6.Which voice suits a notice?Show answer
Formal and impersonal, often passive.

Event Notices for School and Society (50 Words): frequently asked questions

Is the box compulsory in a notice?

It is part of the conventional format, so draw it.

Can I add a fictitious name?

If the question gives none, use a neutral name or the designation only.

Do I count the heading in the 50 words?

The 50 words refer to the body; keep the other lines short.

What if the date is not given?

Choose a sensible date and keep it consistent with the event.