Naomi Tekea Craig: Frederick Irwin Anglican School teacher charged with sexual abusing former male student

A Mandurah teacher has been charged with sexually abusing her male student following an investigation by the child abuse squad. Naomi Tekea Craig allegedly engaged in “persistent sexual conduct” with a former male student at Mandurah’s Frederick Irwin Anglican School between 2024 and 2025. Following an investigation, the 33-year-old was charged with two counts of sexual penetration of a child over 13 and under 16. Police have also charged her with possessing child exploitation material and persistent sexual conduct with a child under 16. Frederick Irwin Anglican School sent a letter to parents and carers on Tuesday, confirming the alleged victim was no longer a student at the school. The letter also said Ms Craig had been suspended from duty “pending the outcome of the police investigation and any prosecution.” “I regret to inform you that a teacher from our school has been arrested by police and charged with child related offences not involving any current student,” the letter reads. “The teacher has been instructed not to attend the school. “The information available to the school suggests that there is no need for any concern for any other children at the school.” The West Australian does not suggest the school’s actions mean the former teacher is guilty of the charges, just the fact of those steps having been taken. Frederick Irwin Anglican School is a private co-educational Anglican school in Meadow Springs, with students from kindergarten to Year 12. Ms Craig is due to appear in Mandurah Magistrates Court on January 27. A police spokeswoman said protecting children and ensuring their safety was “our highest priority”. “The WA Police Force acknowledges that reports of offences against children are deeply distressing for the community,” she said. “Specialist detectives and support services are work tirelessly to investigate these matters and provide care for victims.” Anyone with information about sexual abuse can contact police on 131 444 or make a report anonymously through the WA Police Safe2Say online platform. Sexual Assault Resource Centre: 1800 199 888 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800