History
Bradshaw Primary School opened in 1974 with students in Preschool through to Year 7. In 2014 the school celebrated its 40th Birthday. To mark the occasion the school logo was updated to reflect and recognise the diversity of our school community today. In 2024 the school will be celebrating 50 years of education.
Main entrance 1974
Incorporated in the Bradshaw logo is a building image symbolising the Alice Springs Telegraph Station. The morse code around the perimeter is a translation of our school motto – “Learning is Life”.
Former students may have a piece of work stored in the time capsule set in 1977 at the front of the school. This is due to be opened in 2027.
Bradshaw Primary School is named in honour of Thomas Bradshaw who was the Station and Post master at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station from 1899 – 1908. He was a keen writer and photographer who recorded life in the Alice. He lived with his wife and children at the Station. His daughter Doris later wrote the book Alice on the Line describing her life at the Telegraph Station.
Ursula Balfour School Harmony Award
Ursula Balfour was the Principal at Bradshaw Primary School from September 2005 to September 2008.
Ursula dedicated her work as Principal to developing Bradshaw as a school of excellence. She firmly believed that “the greatest natural resource a country can have is its children.”
Following her untimely death in 2009 her family presents an award each year.
This award is presented to a student who:
- Demonstrates outstanding citizenship within our school community
- Strives to understand others cultures and perspectives
- Is polite and respectful to both students and adults
- Treats others with care and kindness
- Happily assists others
The recipients of the Award to date are:
2009 Victoria Mafambane
2010 Caitlin Pareroultja
2011 Briar Roach & Katrina Drover
2012 Abbey Schmidt
2013 Casey Lally
2014 Kyanne Cardona
2015 Bryce Auld
2016 Sarah Moore
2017 Letahni Ford
2018 Harmani Tirei- Claydon
2019 Harlem Turei
2020 Jessica Foley
2021 Niven Workman
2022 Rowan Cole
“The ones who have gone before, have made us so much more.”
Angela Ella Colbey Compassion and Integrity Award
Angela Colbey attended Bradshaw Primary from PreSchool to Year 6 (1988 to 1995)
Angela was an extremely special person to all that knew her.
Everything about Angela was golden, her hair, her smile, her heart.
Angela possessed a strength of character and integrity that endeared her to not only her family and friends but all students and teachers alike at Bradshaw Primary. Angela radiated genuine caring, friendship and compassion. The legacy of her unique and beautiful soul lives on in the kindness and deeds of others.
The student receiving this award will honour Angela’s legacy by showing compassion, integrity and caring regardless of race, creed or culture.
The recipients of the Award to date are:
2014 Caitlin Schmidt
2015 Alessandra Panopio
2016 Shantelle Sandy
2017 Patrick Ngatai
2018 Jawyon Taylor- Hiscox
2019 Josie Adams
2020 Natasha Tebeck
2021 Kandise Ebborn
2022 Amy Jojo
Beatrice Miller Aboriginal Spirit Award
The student receiving this award ....
- has a strong spirit and is a carrier and sharer of cultural knowledge
- is genuine sincere and compassionate
- nurtures and cares for others
- acts with integrity
2020 Joya Taylor-Hiscox
2021 Bonnie-Mae Coombes
2022 Shaylese Briscoe and Brandon Taylor
Student of the Year Award
1998 William Carroll
1999 Beth Sharp
2000 Gareth Remfrey
2001 Emmalyne Schmidt
2002 Emma Fraser
2003 Jessica Smith
2004 Sam Acres
2005 Atelyne Diwenla
2006 Aleesha O’Hanlon
2007 Alfred Lowe
2008 Lara Miller
2009 Wendell Woods
2010 Peniche Reu
2011 Aaron Baseley
2012 Lauren Baseley
2013 Ruby Eldridge
2014 Cleo Orr
2015 Meaghan Wilson
2016 Matthew Redman
2017 Sophie Drewe
2018 Regan McDonald
2019 Kai-Ella Ford
2020 Sele Radila
2021 Jack Barnett-Stanyer
2022 Evelyn McCracke