[Your Name]
[Your Roll Number]
[Your Course/Department Name]
[Your College Name]
[Date]
To,
The Principal
[College Name]
[College Address]
Subject: Application for Leave
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing to formally request leave from college due to [mention the reason—such as illness, personal reasons, family emergency, etc.]. I would like to inform you that I will be unable to attend classes from [start date] to [end date], as I am dealing with [briefly explain the reason, if you feel comfortable doing so].
I kindly request you to grant me leave for the mentioned period. I assure you that I will catch up on any missed lectures and assignments during my absence.
Thank you for your understanding and consideration.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Roll Number]
[Your Contact Information]
A school leave application typically includes the reason for your absence, the dates you'll be absent, and a request for approval.
Sample Leave Application:
[Your Name]
[Your Class/Grade]
[School Name]
[Date]
The Principal,
[School Name]
[Address]
Subject: Application for Leave
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing to request leave for [number] day(s) from [Start Date] to [End Date] due to [reason, e.g., illness, family emergency, etc.]. I kindly request you to grant me leave for this period.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]
A leave of absence letter follows a similar structure to the application above. It includes the dates you're requesting off and a valid reason.
Sample Leave of Absence Application:
[Your Name]
[Your Class/Grade]
[School Name]
[Date]
The Principal,
[School Name]
[Address]
Subject: Application for Leave of Absence
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to inform you that I am unable to attend school from [Start Date] to [End Date] due to [brief reason: illness, personal reasons, family issue, etc.]. I request you to kindly grant me leave for the mentioned period.
Thank you for your understanding.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
A school leaving application is used when a student intends to leave school for a specified period, possibly for a family event or due to illness. It's often addressed to the principal.
Sample School Leaving Application:
[Your Name]
[Your Class/Grade]
[School Name]
[Date]
The Principal,
[School Name]
[Address]
Subject: Application for Leave
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am [Your Name], a student of class [X], and I request leave from school from [Start Date] to [End Date] due to [reason: personal or family-related]. Kindly grant me leave for this duration.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
A sick leave application can be short and to the point, mentioning the illness and the request for one day off.
Sample Sick Leave Application for 1 Day:
[Your Name]
[Your Class/Grade]
[School Name]
[Date]
The Principal,
[School Name]
[Address]
Subject: Application for Sick Leave for One Day
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am suffering from [illness, e.g., fever, cold, etc.] and I am unable to attend school today. I request you to kindly grant me leave for one day, i.e., [Date].
Thank you for your understanding.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
An absent application should mention the date you were absent and the reason for your absence.
Sample Absent Application:
[Your Name]
[Your Class/Grade]
[School Name]
[Date]
The Principal,
[School Name]
[Address]
Subject: Application for Absence on [Date]
Respected Sir/Madam,
I was absent on [Date] due to [reason: illness, family emergency, etc.]. I request you to excuse my absence and allow me to make up for the missed work.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]
The format is similar to a sick leave, with a request for leave for one specific day.
Sample 1-Day Leave Application:
[Your Name]
[Your Class/Grade]
[School Name]
[Date]
The Principal,
[School Name]
[Address]
Subject: Application for Leave for One Day
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing to request leave for one day, i.e., [Date], due to [reason: personal illness, family obligation, etc.]. I kindly ask you to grant me leave for this period.
Thank you for your understanding.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
If you missed school on the previous day, you can write an application explaining the reason and requesting an excuse.
Sample Application for Absence on the Previous Day:
[Your Name]
[Your Class/Grade]
[School Name]
[Date]
The Principal,
[School Name]
[Address]
Subject: Application for Absence on [Date]
Respected Sir/Madam,
I was absent from school on [Date] due to [reason: illness, family emergency, etc.]. I kindly request you to excuse my absence.
Thank you for your understanding.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
You should mention that the reason for your absence is a family issue and briefly explain if necessary.
Sample Application for Absence Due to Family Problem:
[Your Name]
[Your Class/Grade]
[School Name]
[Date]
The Principal,
[School Name]
[Address]
Subject: Application for Leave Due to Family Problem
Respected Sir/Madam,
I was unable to attend school on [Date(s)] due to a family emergency. I kindly request you to excuse my absence and grant me leave for the mentioned period.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
Common and acceptable reasons for being absent from school include:
Illness (e.g., fever, cold, etc.)
Family emergency (e.g., a close relative's death, urgent family matters)
Medical appointments
Personal reasons (e.g., mental health, stress)
Pre-approved events (e.g., family functions, travel)
As mentioned earlier, a leave application for a family problem would typically explain the situation briefly and request time off.
Sample Leave Application for Family Problem:
[Your Name]
[Your Class/Grade]
[School Name]
[Date]
The Principal,
[School Name]
[Address]
Subject: Application for Leave Due to Family Problem
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing to inform you that due to an urgent family matter, I will be unable to attend school on [Date(s)]. I kindly request you to grant me leave for the mentioned period.
Thank you for your understanding.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
A parent’s sick leave application can be written on behalf of the student, especially when the student is too young to write.
Sample Parent’s Sick Leave Application:
[Parent’s Name]
[Address]
[Date]
The Principal,
[School Name]
[Address]
Subject: Sick Leave Application for [Child’s Name]
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing to inform you that my child, [Child’s Name], is suffering from [illness] and will be unable to attend school on [Date(s)]. I kindly request you to grant them leave for the mentioned period.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours faithfully,
[Parent’s Name]
If you were absent and wish to submit an explanation later, a simple leave letter after your absence is appropriate.
Sample Leave Letter After Absence:
[Your Name]
[Your Class/Grade]
[School Name]
[Date]
The Principal,
[School Name]
[Address]
Subject: Application for Leave After Absence
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am writing to inform you that I was absent on [Date(s)] due to [reason]. I kindly request you to excuse my absence and allow me to make up for the missed lessons.
Thank you for your understanding.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
Valid reasons can include:
Illness
Medical emergencies
Family emergencies (e.g., death or serious illness in the family)
Attending important personal or family events
Religious or cultural ceremonies
A short leave application is concise and to the point.
Sample Short Leave Application:
[Your Name]
[Your Class/Grade]
[School Name]
[Date]
The Principal,
[School Name]
[Address]
Subject: Short Leave Application
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am requesting leave for [number] day(s) from [Date] to [Date] due to [reason]. Kindly grant me leave for this period.
Thank you for your understanding.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
write leave reason in school diary?** In a school diary, you can mention the reason briefly, as it is usually a more informal document.
Sample Entry in School Diary:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am unable to attend school today as I am suffering from [illness] and will be absent for [number] day(s). Kindly excuse my absence.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
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