Article: Sikh schoolgirl, 14, fights for right to wear bangle

A Sikh schoolgirl who was excluded from classes because she refused to remove a religious bracelet will take her fight to the High Court today in what could prove to be a pivotal case in the debate over religious expression in schools.

Aberdare School for Girls in south Wales insisted that Sarika Singh, 14, take classes on her own for two months before excluding her in November for refusing to take off a silver bracelet known as a kara - one of the five symbols of the Sikh faith that baptised followers are expected to wear at all times.

The symbols, known as the five Ks, also include kesh (uncut hair), kanga (wooden comb), kaccha (specially designed underwear) and kirpan (strapped sword).

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