A 33-year-old pregnant music teacher has been formally charged with multiple serious child sex offences, following her arrest by Western Australian police.
Details of the Allegations
Married teacher Naomi Tekea Craig was apprehended and charged with two counts of sexual penetration of a child aged over 13 and under 16. She also faces charges for possessing child exploitation material and engaging in persistent sexual conduct with a child under the age of 16.
Police allege the offences took place between 2024 and 2025 in the Mandurah area, located south of Perth. At the time of the alleged crimes, Craig was employed as a music teacher at the private Fredrick Irwin Anglican School.
School Response and Community Shock
The school's principal, Tracey Gray, confirmed the arrest in a letter sent to parents. The letter stated that the teacher had been instructed not to attend the school and emphasised that the charges did not involve any current student.
"The information available to the school suggests that there is no need for any concern for any other children at the school," the letter read. "The safety and wellbeing of your child and all students continue to be our priority."
Craig, who was reportedly on maternity leave at the time of her arrest, was described by a former school friend as a "fantastic music teacher" and a "bubbly and happy person," with the news causing significant shock.
Legal Proceedings and Police Statement
A police spokesperson acknowledged the distress such reports cause the community, stating: "The WA Police Force acknowledges that reports of offences against children are deeply distressing for the community. Specialist detectives and support services are working tirelessly to investigate these matters and provide care for victims."
Naomi Tekea Craig is scheduled to appear at the Mandurah Magistrates Court on January 27. The Fredrick Irwin Anglican School, where the alleged offences are connected, offers a compulsory music programme and charges fees exceeding $8,000 per year for senior pupils.
