How to write an application to your school principal to grant you leave for your absence?

To

The Principal

St. Martin School

Location

(Through the class-teacher)

Sir,

With due respect, I beg to say that I was suffering from fever. So, I could not come to school for last five days. Therefore I, pray you to be kind enough to grant me leave for those days and oblige.

Your Obedient

Your Name

Class V