Invitations, Posters, and Notices

Think about audience and purpose. Include only the most important details.

Key Details

  • Who it’s for
  • What is happening
  • When and where
  • Contact or RSVP if needed

Design tips and structure

Good invitations and posters share the important facts first and use eye-catching headings so people can read them quickly.

  • Headline: A short title that tells people what it is (e.g., "School Disco").
  • Important details: Who, What, When, Where, and How much (if needed).
  • Call to action: What you want the reader to do—come, RSVP, bring something.
  • Make it clear: Use bold words for date/time and a simple picture or colour for posters.
Simple invitation example:

You are invited to the Year 2 Spring Party. When: Friday 3rd May, 3:30–5:00pm. Where: School Hall. Bring a small snack to share. Please tell your teacher if you can come.

How to make one (step-by-step)

  1. Decide the main message (what do people need to know?).
  2. Write a short, big title. Make the date and time bold or big.
  3. Add one sentence that explains the event in simple words.
  4. If it’s a poster, choose a picture or colour to match the event.
  5. Check that the key details (Who, What, When, Where) are easy to find.

Practice tasks

  1. Create a simple invitation to your class picnic — include time, place and one item to bring.
  2. Design a small poster for a lost-and-found pet (who to contact and what the pet looks like).
  3. Turn your invitation into a two-line headline and one sentence of details for the poster version.
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