FROM:
________
________
Telephone: ________
Email: ________
TO:
The Principal
________
________
________
Dear ________,
Re: Request for Approval of Absence from School — ________
§1. Introduction
1.1 I am writing in my capacity as parent/guardian to submit a formal application for approval of an absence from school in respect of my child, in accordance with the compulsory schooling and attendance requirements applicable in ________ and the school's attendance policy.
1.2 My child, ________ (date of birth ________; student identification number ________), is currently enrolled in ________ at ________.
§2. Details of the Requested Absence
2.1 I acknowledge the legal importance of regular school attendance under the relevant education legislation of ________. Notwithstanding this, I respectfully request that ________ be granted approval to be absent from school for a period of ________ school days.
2.2 The first day of the proposed absence would be ________ and the absence would continue until and including ________. ________ would return to school on ________.
§3. Reason for the Absence
3.1 The reason for the requested absence is as follows:
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§4. Supporting Documentation
4.1 In support of this request, and to assist the school in recording the absence appropriately, I enclose the following documentation:
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§5. Continuity of Learning
5.1 I confirm that I will take all reasonable steps to ensure that ________ keeps up with any homework, assessments or other set tasks during the period of absence. I would be grateful if you could forward any relevant materials, work plans or information, or contact me directly so that suitable arrangements can be made.
§6. Additional Information
6.1 In addition, I wish to bring the following to your attention:
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§7. Request for Written Confirmation
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7.2 Thank you for your understanding and assistance in this matter.
Yours faithfully,
________
Parent/Guardian of ________, ________
Signature: ________
Date: ________