REPORT WRITING

SAMPLES

Recently your school held a Seminar on Conservation of Water as a part of World Water Day
celebrations. As the School Pupil Leader of Maryland School, Gurgaon, write a report in 100-125 words
for a local daily. Sign as Pritham/Preeti. (Delhi 2010)

SEMINAR ON WATER CONSERVATION

By: Preeti

(School Pupil Leader)

Gurgaon, 16th March: Maryland school organised a seminar on ‘Water Conservation’ as part of the
World Water Day Celebrations on 13th August, 20xx. The main aim of this seminar was to remind all
about the need to save the government and the non-governmental organisations in providing help
water as it is a precious source imperative for our survival.

Distinguished environmentalists and eminent personalities were the guest speakers and they reiterated
the need not only of conserving water but also spoke at length on how to conserve water by stressing
upon the fact that each drop of water is precious. Dr. Yashraj, an eminent environmentalist, suggested
rain-water harvesting as one of the best ways to conserve water.

Using visual aids to highlight his discourse, he suggested that to ensure availability of water for the
future generations the withdrawal of fresh water from an ecosystem should not exceed its natural
replacement rate. The seminar concluded on the note that water conservation is the most cost-
effective, environmentally sound way to reduce our demand for water and so each one of us must do
our bit towards improving water management to enhance optimum use of water.

Your school organised an exhibition-cum-sale of the items prepared under Work Experience Certificate
by your school students. There was an overwhelming response from the public. Prepare a report in 100-
125 words for a local daily. You are the Coordinator, S.U.P.W. activities, Nita School, Gurgaon. (All India
2010)
 An Exhibition-Cum-Sale

By: ABC, Coordinator, SUPW Activities

Gurgaon, 1 August : ABC School organised an exhibition-cum-sale of items prepared under Work
Experience by the students on the 31st of July in the school lawns. It was heartening to see the
overwhelming response that the endeavour got from not only the parents but also from the general
public who showed a lot of interest in the items made by the students. A wide array of items such as
candles, greeting cards, jewellery boxes, wooden handicrafts had been prepared by talented students.

The students were really encouraged by the positive feedback they got from everyone present. The
principal too was personally present there all the time interacting with everyone. He appreciated the
students’ hard work and creativity and announced that the money collected from the sale of items
would be donated to an old-age home in the vicinity of our school. The principal also decided that such
initiatives would be taken up by the school more frequently to motivate the creative students and to
help a noble cause.

3. Your state government has banned the use of plastic bags. Your are Amarjeet, a reporter of The
National Herald. Write a report in 100-125 words on how the ban is being ignored and what damage the
indiscriminate use of plastic bags in causing to the environment. (Comptt. Delhi 2010)

Environment Unfriendly Polybags

By: Amarjeet, Staff Reporter

The National Herald

In the year 2002 the government had banned the production and use of plastic bags in our country. But
unfortunately, these are now being widely used again everywhere. Not only are we using a huge
number of polybags daily but we are also discarding them in our drains uncaring about the fact that they
will block the flow of drain water. Polybags are also a threat to our environment. They cause pollution,
kill wildlife and are responsible for using up the natural resources of the earth. They are one of the main
factors that litter the landscape. If burnt, they will infuse the surrounding air with toxic fumes.

The main problem of plastic bags is that they are non-biodegradable. The decomposition of plastic takes
around a thousand years, so with the plastic rubbish produced each day it is likely that this problem will
never be solved. While the government works out ways to lessen the impact of polybags on the
environment each one of us too should shoulder some responsibility for this problem that ultimately
harms us all.
You are Ramesh/Rani, Sports Secretary, Government Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh. Last Monday
an inter-school twenty-over cricket match was played on your school ground. Write a report in 100-125
words on the match. (Comptt. All India 2010)

Answer:

Inter-School Twenty Over Cricket Match

Ramesh, Sports Secretary

Last Monday an inter-school twenty over cricket match played in our school grounds
between Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sector-4 and Central School, Sector-37. It was one of the most
thrilling match that we all had seen as the winner was decided only after the last ball of the
match had been bowled. Kendriya Vidyalaya won the toss and chose to bat. They set a target
of 130 runs in twenty overs for the opposition team who beat them in the last ball of the
match by hitting a boundary which took their score to 131 runs. Central School had to make
ten runs in the last two balls in order to win. Their star batsman ABC scored a six followed by
a fantastic boundary to take his team to victory. It was a great match with a nail-biting finish
and all the spectators present there thoroughly enjoyed watching it.

A major bus mishap which left several people seriously injured took place at Nicholas Road,
Nungambakkam, Chennai. Luckily no life was lost. Collect the information from the
eyewitnesses and send a report in 100-125 words to ‘The Nungambakkam Times’. You are
Vinod/Vinodhini, a reporter. (Delhi 2011)

Answer:

BUS MISHAP LEAVES MANY INSURED

Vinod, Staff Reporter

The Nungambakkam Times

The authorities have arrested the truck driver for his negligence. The bus driver could not be taken into
custody for overspeeding as he is admitted in hospital with grievous injuries. The state government has
announced a compensation of? 25,000 for those seriously injured and ‘10,000 for those whose injurious
are not very serious. A state-level inquiry has also been ordered into the mishap.

You are Ram/Rajani, an N.C.C. cadet who attended Republic Day Parade in Delhi. You study in Shyamala
Public School, Salem. Write a report to be published in your school magazine, in 150-200 words on
Republic Day Camp & Parade. Don’t forget to mention the floats and how you enjoyed the occasion.
(Comptt. All India 2017)

Answer:

THE GRANDEUR OF REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS

By: Ram, N.C.C cadet

Shyamala Public School, Salem

Being an N.C.C cadet I got the privilege of attending the Republic Day Parade in Delhi. I was awestruck by
its sheer grandeur and magnificence. The parade showcases not only India’s defence capability but also
gives us a unique glimpse of our cultural and social heritage.

The Republic Day Parade which is held in the capital city, New Delhi starts from the Rashtrapati Bhavan,
along Rajpath, past India Gate. Before its commencement, the Prime Minister lays a floral wreath at the’
Amar Jawan Jyoti, a memorial to the soldiers who laid down their lives during various wars. The
President then unfurls the National flag after which the different regiments of our armed forces march
past with their bands in all their fineries saluting their commander-in-chief, the President of India.

Another highlight of the parade were the tableaus of different states that depicted India’s culture and
diversity. Each Indian state and Union Territory is represented by a float that presents an aspect of its
culture and is a visual treat. Watching the Republic Day celebrations was the most enjoyable experience
and it was my good fortune to have got this opportunity to watch the parade from such close quarters,
an experience that I will not be able to forget. The celebrations came to an end and everyone arose for
the National Anthem following which the important dignitaries left Rajpath.