Sick Leave Application
In this article, you will get to know how to write a sick leave application for leave in school and the office. Students at the school and professionals in the office write sick leave applications to their principal and Manager, requesting leave if they are sick or unwell and unable to attend class. A sick leave application is usually addressed to the Principal or Manager of the company to take permission to stay at home for the sake of a major or minor health issue. It is a type of formal letter that provides the reason for lack of attendance and a request for leave for a short period, for the purpose of rest and recovery of any kind of health issue.
As a result, we have compiled a list of applications for Students and Professionals for sick leave applications in Schools and Offices. The application for sick leave can be for various reasons such as it can be for viral fever, it can be for cold and cough, it can be for typhoid, it can be for headache, chicken pox, food poisoning, etc.
Sick Leave Application Format
- Introductory paragraph- It is required to introduce yourself and you will have to introduce yourself in a polite way you should get to your point. Your introductory paragraph should be written such that it gives a basic idea to a reader about your Sick Leave application.
- The body- This is the part of an application in which you can include the reason for Sick Leave and other facts related to dates. The body of a letter should include all the essential details.
- The concluding paragraph- In this part, you should successfully sign off in a respectful and polite way.
Tips to Write An Application for Sick Leave in English
Keep the following tips in your mind while writing a sick leave application to your Headmaster/Principal or Manager:
- The address of the recipient must be mentioned.
- Mention the subject of your sick leave application.
- Start your application letter with a polite tone.
- Mention the disease name which you are suffering from.
- Mention the remark of the physician about your sickness.
- Mention the number of days required to leave.
- Appreciate the action of the recipient.
- The name and your standard should be mentioned.
Sick Leave Application for School
Some examples and sample formats of sick leave applications to the school principal are given below.
Sample 1: Sick Leave Application due to Viral fever to Principal
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To, The Principal Stella Maris Convent High School Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Subject: Application for two days of Sick leave due to Viral fever. Respected Sir/Madam, With due respect, I would like to notify you that I have been suffering from viral fever since last night. As per the advice of the physician, I have been advised to take complete bed rest for at least two days. So Sir/Madam, I request you to grant me leave for two days, that is, from(Date/Month/Year) to(Date/Month/Year). I will be highly obliged for your kindness. Thanking You Yours faithfully Rupam Ojha |
Sample 2: Sick Leave Application Due To Typhoid to Principal
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To, The Principal City Montessori School, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Subject:- Request for sick leave due to typhoid. Respected Sir/Madam, Respectfully, I want to request an esteemed position. I have been down with typhoid since the last day. As per the advice of the doctor, I have been advised to take complete rest. Taking my above-mentioned condition into your kind view, kindly grant me leave for a week from ( 11th September 2022 to 18th September 2022). I will be highly obliged for your kindness. Thanking You Yours sincerely, Jayant Singh |
Sample 3: Format for Sick Leave Application In School due to Headache
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To, The Principal, St. Xavier High School, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Subject:- Sick leave application. Respected Sir/Madam, Most respectfully, I submit that I have had a severe headache since the last day and I have asked for leave for the next 02 days for relaxation and recovery. I have tried my level best to try out to go to school but it is not possible to go as it is getting too severe. Therefore, I request you grant me leave from 1st September 2022 to 2nd September 2022. I will be highly Obliged for your act of Kindness. Thanking You Yours sincerely Anish Mishra |
Sick Leave Application for Office
Some examples and sample formats of sick leave applications to the office are given below.
Sample 1: Sick Leave Application in case of Chicken Pox
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To, The Manager, Ryan Group Pvt. Ltd. Haryana Subject: Application for sick leave in case of chicken pox Respected Sir / Madam, Respectfully, it is to inform you that I am suffering from chicken pox. I am an employee of your firm for the past 5 years. I recently have been diagnosed with a viral illness, chicken pox. Due to this sudden illness, it would not be possible for me to make an appearance at the office for a month. This critical condition has deteriorated my health a lot. I cannot eat properly and have a really bad body rash. It is impossible for me to concentrate on anything. I have been a dedicated employee and did not take any additional leave from work ever. You can check my employee regularity record for assurance. I would be able to come back after my complete recovery and serve your firm again with the same vigilant and attentive inclination. I hope you take my plea into consideration and allow me to leave for a month. I shall remain thankful for this kindness. I shall be obliged for your act of kindness. Thanking You Yours Sincerely Faruk Ali |
Sample 2: Sick Leave Application in case of Food Poisoning
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To, The manager, Tata Motors Pvt. Ltd. Subject: Sick leave application due to food poisoning. Respected Sir, This is to inform you that I am suffering from food poisoning since yesterday morning. Something I ate over the weekend has poisoned my stomach with vomiting and severe sudden weakness and I have been admitted to hospital since yesterday and have been very sick and weak these 2 days. Considering my condition right now I know I am not able to join you for 2 more days till I get any better. I haven’t used my regular leaves of the year yet and have always been very regular. So, I request you to consider my condition and allow me to leave for 2 days to recover and I will get back to work as soon as I get better. In this condition, your cooperation will be highly appreciated and I will be grateful. I am attaching my hospital reports along. I will be highly obliged for your this act of kindness. Yours Sincerely, Akash Shukla |
Sample 3: Sick Leave Application in case of Back Pain
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To The manager, State bank of India, Subject: sick leave application due to severe back pain. Respected Sir, With due respect, it is stated that I Rahul Singh have been suffering from severe and sudden back pain that got triggered due to some physical work I did, I guess. I have had a history of back muscle pain throughout my life and it is in a pretty bad condition right now. I have an appointment with my doctor today too to get it checked up so that I can do something about fixing it. Due to these reasons, I consider myself not being able to come to work today as it will just make my condition worse and I don’t think the work will get done too. So kindly allow me to leave for 2 days. During this period I am hoping this problem will get better and I will be okay. In these 2 days, I will hold my meetings online and will cover all the work I can from home. I will attach my doctor’s report. I will be very thankful. Thanking you Yours Faithfully Rahul Singh |
