To [TEACHER], 

[ADDRESS]

23 December 2024

Dear [TITLE] [TEACHERSURNAME],

I am sorry to let you know that I have been very sick from [ILLNESS]/ [injured] from a [home / traffic / sporting] accident on [ILLNESSDAY] and I will not be able to come to school for the next [few] [days / weeks / months].

Would you kindly grant my leave until [LEAVEDATE]? I will provide you with my doctor’s certificate as soon as I return to the office.

I apologise again for my absence in advance for your consideration.

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