How to Address an Envelope
Step 1 – Choose the Envelope
- Make sure the Thank You Card fits easily into the envelope provided and the back flap folds closes easily.
Step 2 – Choose the Correct Example
- Select an example to refer to according to the school you attend. The examples are on the reverse of this paper.
Step 3 – Return Address
- Make sure the envelope is not upside down.
- The return address is written in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope. Sometimes, with very small envelopes, the return address is written on the back flap of the envelope.
- Use a pen with blue or black ink.
- Make sure your writing or printing is very legible.
- Should you make a mistake, carefully apply white-out. Do not scribble out your mistake.
Step 4 – Recipient’s Address
- The recipient’s address is written in the centre of the envelope.
- Copy the information from the large box on your After Placement Package
- Make sure to leave room for the stamp in the upper right-hand corner of the envelope.
Step 5 – Final Steps
- Return to How to Write a Thank You Card.
- Complete Step 11 – Adding Enclosures and Step 12 – Final Step.
Examples
Charles Hays Secondary School
| Charles Hays Secondary School Stamp
Box 520 Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3R7
Business’ Name Supervisor’s Name Street Address City, Province Postal Code |
Pacific Coast School
| Pacific Coast School Stamp
Box 520 Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3R7
Business’ Name Supervisor’s Name Street Address City, Province Postal Code |