Married schoolteacher admits to affair with 17-year-old girl after they showered together naked and stayed overnight in a hotel
- Daniel Zampatti. 39, had an affair with student, 17, at Christian College, Geelong
- He appeared in court on Monday and was told he will receive prison sentence
- The victim made a statement to police in 2019 prompting criminal charges
A married 39-year-old teacher is expected to be jailed after admitting to having an affair with one of his students.
Daniel Zampatti was taken into custody on Monday after pleading guilty to 10 counts of indecent act with a child under his care or supervision over the affair while he was working at Christian College Geelong in 2016.
The ex music teacher, then 35, unexpectedly kissed the 17-year-old student which led to the affair over several months and including an overnight trip to a hotel where the pair showered together, reports the Geelong Advertiser.
Daniel Zampatti was taken into custody on Monday after pleading guilty 10 counts of indecent act with a child under his care or supervision over the affair while he was working at Christian College Geelong in 2016
Victoria's County Court was told the affair was discovered after the man's wife, a fellow teacher at Christian College Geelong, grew suspicious and notified the school principal who fired the teacher and revoked his registration.
Prosecutor Joanne Piggot told the court the affair involved Zampatti phoning or texting the girl an 'extremely' high amount and regular touching and kissing often on school grounds.
Ms Piggot told the court he organised a weekend trip to a five-star Melbourne hotel where the pair dined in Chinatown, showered together, and slept in the same bed.
She added there was a high degree of deception and planning involved.
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Zampatti acknowledged his behaviour with the student was wrong and encouraged her to keep it a secret, he also told her to delete his messages after his wife began asking questions.
The victim made a report to police in 2019 prompting the criminal charges.
In the hearing on Monday Judge Michael Tinney said he 'had no doubt he has to go to prison' though was yet to decide on a sentence.
His bail was revoked until the sentencing hearing on Friday.
Christian College Geelong where the victim was a student in 2016
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