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ICSE Class 10 Notice Writing: Title, Dates, Venue and Common Errors

Updated 18 October 2026 · Fact-checked

Question 3(i) is a school notice for 5 marks with six elements: a short creative title, the event name, one date with the year, the time, the venue from the smaller to the larger place, and a participation line saying whom to register with and by when. Keep each element on its own line with no NOTICE heading, box or signature, and set the deadline two to three days after the notice.

Understand Board Notice: Title, Dates, Venue and Examiner Errors (ICSE Class 10)

Question. Notice writing is Question 3(i), carries 5 marks and is followed by an e-mail on the same situation. The situation is a school event such as a competition, remedial classes or a festival.

Creative title. About three words or fewer, catchy and not repeating the question's words. The chapter page lists examiner criticisms: titles that reuse words like "story" or "writing", vague titles that fit any event and titles that are too long.

Event. The full name on its own line.

Date. One date with the year. The chapter page says a date a week or fortnight away is accepted and the registration deadline should be about 2 to 3 days after the notice, and before the event.

Time. For example 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., with a.m. and p.m. in lower case.

Venue. The exact room or hall first, then the building or school. "In school" is too vague.

Participation. Who may take part, the person to register with and the deadline. Only this line is a full sentence.

Layout. One element per line. Examiners criticise one long paragraph and extra lines after the venue. There is no NOTICE heading, box or signature in the CISCE format.

Link. Keep a copy of every detail for the e-mail that follows.

Board Notice: Title, Dates, Venue and Examiner Errors (ICSE Class 10): key facts

Question
  • Q3(i)
  • 5 marks
  • Followed by an e-mail
Both parts compulsory.
Six elements
  • Title
  • Event
  • Date
  • Time
  • Venue
  • Participation
In this order.
Dates
Deadline 2 to 3 days after the notice | Event a week or fortnight away
Deadline before the event.
Do not add
  • NOTICE heading
  • Box
  • Signature
Not part of the CISCE format.

How to answer Board Notice: Title, Dates, Venue and Examiner Errors (ICSE Class 10) questions

Use this for any notice situation.

  1. 1Note the event, the classes involved and any fixed fact.
  2. 2Create a short title without the question's own words.
  3. 3Write the event, date, time and venue on separate lines.
  4. 4Add the participation line with a person and a deadline.
  5. 5Check the date logic and that there is no heading or signature.

Board Notice: Title, Dates, Venue and Examiner Errors (ICSE Class 10) 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 club board

Suppose a school club pins a one-paragraph note about a book swap that gives the venue as "in the school" and gives no deadline.

Which elements of a good notice are missing?

Try it first, then show the solutionSolution
  1. A specific venue.
  2. A registration deadline.
  3. A title and separate lines.

Answer: The notice needs a precise venue, a deadline and a lines layout so students know where and by when.

Memory hook: Where, when, whom.

Tricks to remember Board Notice: Title, Dates, Venue and Examiner Errors (ICSE Class 10)

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

  • Title no echo

    Do not echo the question in the title.

    Use it when: Title.

  • 2 to 3 days

    Deadline two to three days after the notice.

    Use it when: Dates.

  • Small to large

    Room, building, school.

    Use it when: Venue.

Board Notice: Title, Dates, Venue and Examiner Errors (ICSE Class 10): solved examples

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

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

A notice has title, event, date, time and venue only. Which element is missing?
(a) signature (b) participation details (c) heading (d) box

Try it first, then show the solutionSolution
  1. Six elements needed (0.5)
  2. Participation absent (0.5).

Answer: (b) participation details.

Example 2: Judge the title (2 marks) · 2 marks · Short answerBoard level

A notice for a Quiz Competition is titled "Quiz Competition". Is this acceptable? Suggest a title.

Try it first, then show the solutionSolution
  1. Repeats the question (1)
  2. New title (1).

Answer: No, it repeats the event words. Suggest "Brain Spark".

Example 3: Fix the dates (3 marks) · 3 marks · Short answerHarder board level

A notice issued on 3rd March announces a debate on 4th March and a registration deadline of 10th March. Correct it.

Try it first, then show the solutionSolution
  1. Event too soon (1)
  2. Deadline after the event (1)
  3. New dates (1).

Answer: Event on 17th March; registration on or before 6th March (2 to 3 days after the notice).

Example 4: Write a notice (5 marks) · 5 marks · Long answerHarder board level

Write a notice for remedial Mathematics classes for Classes IX and X after school hours. Invent the details.

Try it first, then show the solutionSolution
  1. Title (1)
  2. Event, dates, time (2)
  3. Venue order (1)
  4. Participation (1).

Answer: Maths Mend
Remedial Mathematics Classes (first session)
on 22nd November 2027
from 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
in Room 8, Junior Wing, Sunrise School
Students of Classes IX and X who wish to attend should give their names to Mr Sen, the Mathematics Coordinator, on or before 12th November 2027.

Example 5: Examiner comments (4 marks) · 4 marks · Case-basedHOTS / competency

A notice is written as one paragraph, has a long title "Come and take part in our wonderful and fantastic annual competition", venue "school" and ends with "Principal". List four errors.

Try it first, then show the solutionSolution
  1. Paragraph layout (1)
  2. Long title (1)
  3. Vague venue (1)
  4. Signature (1).

Answer: It is a paragraph rather than lines; the title is far too long; the venue is vague; and a signature block is not needed.

Where students lose marks in Board Notice: Title, Dates, Venue and Examiner Errors (ICSE Class 10)

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

  • Mistake: Long or echoing title

    Examiners ask for creativity.

    Wrong working

    Poster Designing Competition

    Right working

    Colour Canvas

    Do this: Three words, new wording.

    Usually costs: 1 mark

  • Mistake: Deadline after the event

    Dates are not checked.

    Wrong working

    Event 6th March, deadline 10th March

    Right working

    Event 17th March, deadline 6th March, notice 3rd March

    Do this: Check the dates.

    Usually costs: 1 mark

  • Mistake: Paragraph layout

    Elements merge.

    Wrong working

    One paragraph

    Right working

    Line by line

    Do this: One element per line.

    Usually costs: Marks for layout

Exam tips

  • Count the six elements.
  • Keep the title to about three words.
  • Check that the deadline precedes the event.
  • Name the exact room and the school.
  • Add no NOTICE heading or signature.

Practice questions on Board Notice: Title, Dates, Venue and Examiner Errors (ICSE Class 10)

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

  1. Q1 · 1 mark · MCQBoard level

    How many marks does the notice carry?
    (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 10 (d) 20

    Hint

    See the chapter page.

    Answer

    (b) 5.

  2. Q2 · 2 marks · Short answerBoard level

    Write the venue "Sunrise School, Block B, Hall" in a form that moves from smaller to larger. (2 marks)

    Hint

    Smaller to larger.

    Answer

    The Hall, Block B, Sunrise School.

  3. Q3 · 3 marks · Short answerHarder board level

    Suggest titles of not more than three words for (i) a poster competition and (ii) a poetry festival. (3 marks)

    Hint

    Avoid the question's words.

    Answer

    (i) Colour Canvas (ii) Rhyme Time. Neither repeats the words in the event name.

  4. Q4 · 5 marks · Long answerHarder board level

    Write a notice for an Inter House Debating Festival for Classes IX to XII. (5 marks)

    Hint

    Include the six elements.

    Answer

    Speak Up!
    Inter House Debating Festival
    on 8th December 2027
    from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
    in the Main Auditorium, Sunrise School
    Students of Classes IX to XII who wish to participate must give their names to Mrs Iyer, the English Coordinator, on or before 29th November 2027.

  5. Q5 · 3 marks · Short answerHarder board level

    Why should the registration deadline be placed 2 to 3 days after the notice and before the event? (3 marks)

    Hint

    Think of time to respond.

    Answer

    It gives students enough time to read and respond without delaying the organisers, and the organisers need the names before the event.

  6. Q6 · 4 marks · Case-basedHOTS / competency

    A candidate writes the date as "next Friday" and the venue as "the school ground". Explain why both lose marks and rewrite them for a Sports Carnival on 20th January 2028 in the Main Ground, Sunrise School. (4 marks)

    Hint

    Full date and specific venue.

    Answer

    "Next Friday" is not a date and "the school ground" is too broad. Rewrite: on 20th January 2028 / at the Main Ground, Sunrise School.

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. 1.Marks for the notice?Show answer

    5.

  2. 2.Which question?Show answer

    Question 3(i).

  3. 3.Title length?Show answer

    About three words or fewer.

  4. 4.Deadline timing?Show answer

    2 to 3 days after the notice.

  5. 5.Venue order?Show answer

    Smaller to larger.

  6. 6.Is the e-mail linked?Show answer

    Yes; same situation.

Board Notice: Title, Dates, Venue and Examiner Errors (ICSE Class 10): frequently asked questions

May I add the school name?

Yes, the chapter page allows it.

Is the notice centred?

Centred or left-aligned lines are accepted.

Which date do I use?

Invent one that is a week or fortnight away.