Writing a formal application 'To The Principal' of your school or college is a mandatory skill taught in English Grammar (Formal Letter Writing). Whether it is for sick leave, a fee concession, or a transfer certificate, the format must be highly respectful and structurally perfect.
Never write 'Yours faithfully' or 'Yours sincerely' to a school Principal. Because you are a student submitting to authority, the only grammatically and traditionally correct sign-off is 'Yours obediently'.
Every application to the principal must follow this strict left-aligned format:
To, The Principal, [Name of the School/College] [Address of the School] [Date: 12 May 2024]
Subject: [A very short, 1-line reason for the letter]
Respected Sir / Madam,
[Body of the Letter - 3 short paragraphs: Introduce yourself, State the reason, Make the request].
Thanking you, Yours obediently, [Your Full Name] [Class and Section] [Roll Number]
Subject: Application for two days sick leave.
Respected Sir,
With due respect, I beg to state that I am a student of Class 10, Section B in your prestigious school. I have been suffering from a high viral fever since last night. The family doctor has advised me to take complete bed rest for two days.
Therefore, I kindly request you to grant me leave for two days from 12th May to 13th May. I shall be highly obliged to you for this kindness.
Thanking you, Yours obediently, Rohan Sharma Class X - B
Subject: Request for full fee concession.
Respected Madam,
With utmost respect, I am writing to inform you that I am a student of Class 9 in your school. My father is a daily wage worker, and due to recent health issues, he is currently unemployed. Our family is facing severe financial hardship, making it impossible for my father to pay my school fees this year.
As I have always been a bright student and stood first in my class last year, I passionately wish to continue my studies. I humbly request you to grant me a full fee concession so that my education is not disrupted.
Thanking you, Yours obediently, Anjali Verma Class IX - A
While 'I beg to state' is the traditional Indian way taught in old grammar books, modern English prefers a more confident and professional tone. You can simply start with: *'I am writing to inform you that...'*
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