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School absence letter

Tell the school why your child is away and ask for the work they missed.

Your full name
Your phone or email

18 October 2026

Teacher or person you are writing to
School

Subject: Absence of Child's full name, Class or grade

Dear Teacher or person you are writing to,

I am writing about the absence from school of my child, Child's full name, in Class or grade.

First day of absence: First day of absence
Last day of absence: Last day of absence
Reason: Reason

Please let me know what Child's full name needs to catch up on, and share any classwork, homework or materials that will help. If the school needs a medical note or other evidence, please tell me.

Thank you for your understanding.

Kind regards,

Your full name

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