A 33-year-old pregnant music teacher is facing charges for allegedly sexually abusing a child under 16. Naomi Tekea Craig, who is married, was taken into custody and accused of two counts of sexual penetration of a child aged between 13 and 16, possession of child exploitation material, and engaging in persistent sexual conduct with a child under 16. The incidents are said to have taken place between 2024 and 2025.
During the time of the alleged offenses, Craig was employed as a music teacher at Fredrick Irwin Anglican School, a private institution where she was well-liked by both parents and students. The authorities are currently investigating the reported incidents in Mandurah, located just south of Perth in Western Australia. The school’s principal, Tracey Gray, confirmed Craig’s arrest in a letter to parents, assuring them that the teacher had been prohibited from returning to the school premises.
The school emphasized that based on the information available, there is no cause for concern regarding the safety of other students at the school. The police reiterated their commitment to protecting children and ensuring their well-being, acknowledging the distressing nature of reports involving offenses against children. Specialist detectives and support services are actively involved in the investigation to provide care for any victims. Craig is scheduled to appear at Mandurah Magistrates Court on January 27.
Fredrick Irwin Anglican School offers a mandatory music program for year 8 students and charges $8,320 (£4,153) annually for older students. According to reports, Craig, who is married, was on maternity leave at the time of her arrest. A former schoolmate described Craig as a wonderful music teacher and a friendly individual, expressing shock at the news.
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