Child sex accused teacher Ammy Singleton, 28, taught at Augusta Park Primary School for two days, Flinders View Primary School for a year

A letter sent by a third school, and obtained by The Advertiser, reveals a young teacher accused of a child sexual offence also worked with their students.

Another school has said a female relief teacher accused of a serious child sexual offence taught students, bringing the total number of known organisations to three.

Ammy Clara Singleton, 28, attended Port Augusta Court on Wednesday to face Magistrate David McLeod after she was charged with communicating to make a child amenable to sexual activity.

The Advertiser can reveal a third letter that was sent to parents of students at Augusta Park Primary School, informing them that Ms Singleton taught there for two days – once in July 2021 and once in November.

“On 23 December 2021, Ms Ammy-Clara Singleton, a temporary relief teacher at our school for one day in July 2021 and one day in November 2021 was arrested by SA Police for a child sexual offence and appeared in court on 14 February 2022,” Principal Bec Mueller wrote.

“This incident does not involve any students at our school and the information available to the school suggests there is no need for any concern for any children at our school.”

Ms Singleton taught at Augusta Park Primary School for one day, according to the letter. Picture: Supplied

It comes days after a letter was sent to parents of students at Flinders View Primary School, advising that Ms Singleton taught there between February 2017 and April 2018.

Both letters followed similar formats.

“On 23 December 2021, Ms Ammy-Clara Singleton, a temporary teacher who was at our school between February 2017 and April 2018 was arrested by SA Police for an alleged child sexual offence and appeared in court on 14 February 2022,” Flinders View Principal Anna Nayda stated.

Ms Nayda also said the incident did not involve students from her school.

The letter went on to confirm that Ms Singleton’s bail conditions prevented her from engaging in any child related work.

“I understand this is distressing information. If you have any concerns about the safety and welfare of your child, please feel free to contact me directly at the school,” it continued.

Letter to Flinders View Primary School regarding relief teacher Ammy-Clara Singleton. Picture: Supplied

Port Augusta teacher Ammy Singleton. Picture: Pinterest

A former Flinders View Primary School student told The Advertiser he was taught Aboriginal language lessons by Ms Singleton for two days a week.

“She was a nice teacher, she actually used to let us swear a lot in class,” he said.

A parent who has children who currently attend the school said she was shocked by the allegations.

“My children didn’t attend the school at the time, but I was still pretty shocked,” she said.

Education Minister Blair Boyer confirmed that there were six schools where Ms Singleton was engaged in work and all had sent letters to parents involved.

“We have some very strict protocols that require schools to notify the department and minister of situations like these and I’m comfortable with the fact that process has been followed,” he said.

Mr Boyer said Ms Singleton’s authority to work at education department sites had been revoked.

The Education Department declined to comment on what schools Ms Singleton worked at, or whether those schools had notified parents of the allegations.

“This matter being before the court, we have no comment to make,” a spokeswoman said.

The Advertiser contacted all 13 primary and secondary schools in Port Augusta on Thursday after sources revealed she taught at several facilities across the township.

Port Augusta Special School and Carlton School, and Seaview Christian College both said Ms Singleton had never worked at their campus.

Augusta Park School, Willsden Primary School, Port Augusta Secondary School and Flinders View Primary and Preschool declined to comment to The Advertiser about whether Ms Singleton had prior involvement at the schools.

School of Air did not respond to inquiries.

It is a policy of the Education Department for parents of students to be notified when these offences come to light.

Port Augusta Mayor Brett Benbow has implored the community to allow the court proceedings to run its course.

Port Augusta Mayor Brett Benbow. Picture: Tricia Watkinson

“I sympathise with both sides who are currently going through this process and from my perspective everything should remain fair and equal until it is complete,” he said.

“When it is all said and done, we will know a lot more about the circumstance.”

He said he did not hold a view on whether schools notify parents of students.

“Once again I come back to the fact that this case is before the courts and that the person involved remains innocent until proven guilty,” he said

In a letter to parents in February Port Augusta West Primary School’s principal David Lawton said the accused worked as a relief teacher at their campus for one day in July 2020.

He offered distressed parents to reach out to him directly.

Ms Singleton declined to speak to The Advertiser on Thursday, while the court proceedings take place

Ms Singleton will remain on bail until her next scheduled appearance in July where she is expected to enter a plea.

The alleged offending occurred between November 1 and 30 last year.

According to state law, a person who procures a child or makes communication with the intention of procuring a child to engage in, or submit to sexual activity can face 10 years prison, if found guilty.