Sentencing looms for teacher who had student’s baby
A former Mandurah music teacher who gave birth to a baby fathered by a 13 year old boy she sexually abused remains on bail, nearly 9 months after pleading guilty to 15 child sexual offences.
A former Mandurah music teacher who gave birth to a baby fathered by a 13 year old boy she sexually abused remains on bail, nearly 9 months after pleading guilty to 15 child sexual offences.
Naomi Tekea Craig, now 34, is scheduled to be sentenced in the Perth District Court on 17 November 2026.
The case attracted national attention earlier this year, but with several court appearances and delays since her guilty pleas, what has happened and where does the matter stand now?
The timeline: from offending to sentencing
| Date | Stage | What happened |
|---|---|---|
| August 2024 to December 2025 | The offending | Craig sexually abused a male student over an extended period. The boy was just 12 when the offending began. Her admitted offences include sexual penetration of a child under 13, sexual penetration of a child aged between 13 and 16, persistent sexual conduct with a child and possession of child exploitation material. |
| December 2025 | Teacher arrested and charged | WA Police Child Abuse Squad detectives initially charged Craig with four offences. Her school subsequently confirmed she had been suspended from duty and instructed not to attend the premises. |
| 8 January 2026 | Baby born | Craig gave birth to a baby. WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch later confirmed that DNA testing indicated the boy she had sexually abused, then aged 13, was the father. |
| 21 January 2026 | Further charges announced | Detectives announced additional child sexual offence charges as the investigation continued. |
| 27 January 2026 | Guilty pleas entered | Craig appeared by audio link in Mandurah Magistrates Court and pleaded guilty to 15 child sexual offences. Her bail was continued with strict conditions, including restrictions on contact with the victim and other children. The matter was transferred to the District Court for sentencing proceedings. |
| 27 March 2026 | Sentencing proceedings delayed | Craig’s lawyer requested additional time to obtain a psychiatric assessment. The court adjourned the matter, and her bail was extended. |
| 3 July 2026 | Photographed outside court | Craig was photographed leaving Mandurah courthouse after attending to renew her bail. Separately, the District Court heard that her psychiatric and other pre sentence reports were nearing completion. Her lawyer confirmed discussions were continuing with prosecutors about outstanding charges, with two expected to be discontinued. Those withdrawals had not been formally completed at the hearing. The court set 17 November 2026 as the sentencing date. |
What happens on 17 November?
Craig is scheduled to return to the District Court, where a judge will determine her sentence.
The court may consider the seriousness and duration of the offending, her position of authority, the impact on the victim and any relevant material presented by the prosecution and defence.
The psychiatric assessment may also be considered.
Whether Craig receives an immediate prison sentence, and for how long, remains a decision for the court.
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