Application for sick leave: Model Application for Class 9 English

A model application to the principal asking for sick leave, with the layout and the points that earn marks.

The task

You were ill and could not attend school for three days. Write an application to your principal asking for leave.

Points that earn marks

Use the correct heading: To, the Principal, the name of the school and the address.
Write a subject line that states the purpose: Application for sick leave.
Start with a respectful greeting: Respected Sir or Respected Madam.
State the reason in the first paragraph and give the dates of leave.
Make a polite request in the closing paragraph and thank the principal.
End with Yours obediently, then your name, class and roll number, and the date.

Model application

The Principal

Government High School, Multan

Subject: Application for sick leave

Respected Sir,

I respectfully state that I am a student of Class 9 in your school. I had a high fever and a bad cough on Monday morning, and my doctor advised me to rest for three days. For this reason I could not attend school from 3 November to 5 November 2026.

I request you to kindly grant me leave for these three days. I have attached the doctor's note and I will complete the lessons that I missed.

I shall be very thankful to you.

Yours obediently,

Ali Hassan

Class 9, Section A, Roll No. 14

Date: 6 November 2026

About 115 words.

Useful phrases

I respectfully state that
I request you to kindly grant me leave
For this reason
I shall be very thankful to you
Yours obediently

Common mistakes

Writing the application without a subject line.
Giving the reason but not the exact dates of leave.
Using informal language such as Hi, Sir or Thanks a lot.
Leaving out the name, class, roll number or date at the end.
Writing the whole application as one paragraph.