Report Writing Format And 4 Great Examples

What is Report Writing ?

A report is a written account of something that one has observed. It is a systematic presentation of facts and findings of an event. Reports are used as a form of written assessment. Generally, two types of reports are asked in the exam, namely, newspaper report or a magazine report. Newspaper report is the one which is published in a newspaper and magazine report is generally written for a school magazine.

Report Writing Format

Heading– A descriptive title which is expressive of the contents of the report.
By line– Name of the person writing the report. It is generally given in the question. Remember, you are not supposed to mention your personal details in your answer.
Opening paragraph (introduction) – It may include the ‘5 Ws’ namely, WHAT, WHY, WHEN and WHERE along with WHO was invited as the chief guest.
Account of the event in detail– The proper sequence of events that occurred along with their description. It is the main paragraph and can be split into two short paragraphs if required.

Report Writing Examples

Q1. JNV School, Awalpur, recently celebrated an annual day. You are Amit/Amita Raazdan, editor of the school magazine. Write a report on the event for your school magazine. (120 – 150 words)

                                                            Annual Day Celebration Held
Amit Raazdan
Annual Day Celebration was held at JNV Awalpur on 5 Nov 2017 with pomp and enthusiasm.
Dr Mohaan Gokhale presided over the inaugural function. Dr. Anil Chitade Exam Controller Gondwana University was the chief guest on the occasion. Prof Ashish Derkar was the key note speaker. At the outset the guests lighted the traditional lamp and garlanded the photos of Savitribai Fule and Mahatma Gandhi. A group of students presented a welcome song. After the formal welcome of the dignitaries of the dais, the Principal Giridhar Bobade made an introductory speech in which he narrated the growth of the institute. In his speech Dr Anil Chitade urged students to be updated in the age of competition. Further he stated to set the goal and follow it. Prof Ashish Derkar threw light over the personality development. Student presented various cultural activities on the occasion. Hima Das conducted the programme and Prachi Khade proposed a vote of thanks.

Report on ANNUAL SPORTS MMEET

25 December

The Fourteenth Annual Sports Day of AVN, CHANDRAPUR was celebrated on 24th December, 2017 amidst great mirth, enthusiasm and pomp. Sudhirbhau Munghantiwar Hon’ble Finance Minister, Maharashtra, Shri Amresh Kumar Mishra, IPS, Superintendent of Police, -Chandrapur Capt. (Shri) Rudra Sen Sindhu, Chairman, Maratha Education Foundation, Nagpur, were the Chief Guests in various phases of the Meet. Present on the occasion, were Dr. Prakash Amate, Director Lok Biradari Prakalp Hemalkasa, Shri Vijay Varma, Vice Chairman, Members of the PTA, Press and Parents.
The Guests were welcomed with bouquets. The Principal welcomed the guests and gathering formally and read a brief report of the school’s sports activities and the students’. The Chief Guests lighted the flame at altar.

March pass was followed by the track events including 4 races by the Primary Wing and 100 mts. Sprint for boys and girls of Middle & Senior wing as well as 4×100 mts. Relay Race for both boys and girls of the Senior Wing.
The Chief Guest, Hon. Sudhirbhau Munghantiwar in his address was superlative in his praise for the March past done by the students stating that it was outstanding and well synchoronised. He lauded the energy zest and vitality of students presenting the Field Displays. He opined that the sports is a very important part of education because it makes students disciplined. He urged students to participate in sports with sincerity.
The Dr Ambedkar House was adjudged the Best House, in the March Past and the overall Best House is Dr Homi Bhaba House in sports events. The zealous parents, gathered in large numbers, constantly applauded the participants of the Field track displays.
The programme was co-ordinated and compered by Mrs. Ambika Kolhe, Incharge Activities, the student anchors were Rupa Nagrale, Menon Radha and Mala Hajate. The Vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Prashant Pawar. The Meet concluded with the National Anthem.

Children’s Day was celebrated in your school. Write a report on the function in 120 – 150 words describing all the activities that took place. You are Head boy/Head girl.

Children’s Day Celebrated
Gadchandur Nov 14
Children’s Day was celebrated with fervor to mark the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru today at Mahatma Gandhi Vidhyalaya and Jr. College, Gadchandur.At the outset , the Principal Giridhar Bobade lighted the traditional lamp and garlanded the photographs of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi. In his introductory speech, vice-principal Sharad Jogi threw light over the life of legendary man Pandit Nehru. Tiny tots from middle school were very much eloquent speaking about Panditji. Principal Bobade in his presidential speech urged children to inculcate punctuality and time management of Pandit Nehru.On the occasion science exhibition was arranged wherein 50 children presented their scientific models under the guidance of science teachers. Ashish Derkar compered the program whereas Sau Bharati Ghonge proposed a vote of thanks.

Prize Distribution Ceremony
Chandrapur, Sept 23
Navdurga Utsav samiti is organising felicitation and Prize distribution ceremony on the occasion of Navratri festival on September 29 at Chavdeshwari Sabhagruha, Chavdeshwari Square, near Nandavan Police Station. The event will be held at 6 pm onwards. Dr Girish Gandhi will be the chief guest of the programme Renowned poet Asha Pande be the special guest of the event. Subodh Dharmadhikari, Balasaheb Deshmukh, Sanjay Jariwala, Mohanrao Kashikar, Shivling Patwe and Ram Anand Thengni will honour students during the programme. Tanaji Wanve and Harish Dikondwar will also share the dais.
Book ‘Pausprashna’ will be released during the event.