Father battles Christian school after son denied turban

Melton Christian College say the patka does not comply with the uniform policy. Photo / Supplied

A Sikh family is taking on a Christian school after their 5-year-old son was banned from wearing his traditional turban.

Five-year-old Sidhak Singh Arora was due to start at Melbourne's Melton Christian College, however was told he is not allowed his patka - a turban for children.

Sidhak's father Sagardeep Singh Arora is standing up to the school, believing that his son is being denied a basic human right outlined in the Equal Opportunity Act.

Mr Singh Arora told ABC he was shocked the school wouldn't make an exception for his son.

"I believe students should be allowed to practice their religion and should be allowed to wear their article of faith," he said.

"I was very surprised in an advanced country like Australia, they are still not allowing us to wear patka in the school."

Despite being allowed to enroll at the start of the year, Melton Christian College's uniform policy does not accept his head covering.

Principal David Gleeson revealed that a number of Sikh students attend the school but none are given special exceptions.

"I think one of the real strengths of the college is that we're blind to ... everyone is blind to religious affiliations," he said.

"Anything additional to the uniform isn't allowed."

Mr Singh Arora's son has enrolled at another school but he is hopeful the Christian school, where his son's cousins all attend, will change its mind.

The court hearing will continue on Wednesday.