School Absence Request - Template, Sample Form

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School Absence Request - Template, Sample Form

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Dear Sir/Madam,

Re: Request for Authorised Absence

I am writing to submit a formal absence request on behalf of my child.

My child, ________, is in ________ at ________.

I am aware of the importance of attending school, however I respectfully request that ________ be permitted to miss school for ________ days. As a result, the first day of ________'s absence would be on ________ and would last until ________. ________ would return to school on ________.

The reason for the absence is:

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I am attaching the following documentation in support of this request:

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In addition:

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Yours faithfully,

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Parent of ________ ________

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