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Year 9

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Mr D Challender
Head of Year

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Mr S Gordon
Assistant Head of Year

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Mr K Keelan
SLT Link (Assistant Headteacher)

Form Tutors

9B - Miss A Shave

9R - Mrs A Brookes

9C - Mrs G Clewer

9Z - Miss M Liang

Vision

"Welcome to year 9, where every idea is a spark, and every challenge is an opportunity. My vision is for us to build a learning community where curiosity thrives, creativity flourishes, and every voice is valued. Together, we'll explore new horizons, embrace our individual strengths, and support one another in our journey towards excellence. Here, you are not just students; you are innovators, leaders, and problem-solvers. Let’s inspire each other, push the boundaries of what we know, and turn our dreams into reality. This is not just a school; it’s a launchpad for your future." 

 – Mr Challender 

Contacting the Team

If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of the Year 8 team by leaving a message with Reception or by emailing our enquiry address with, for example, ‘FAO Mr Challender’ as the subject.

We aim to respond to phone calls and emails as quickly as possible, and certainly within 48 hours. Please bear in mind that members of staff may have a day of teaching and may not be able to respond to non-urgent matters until the end of the Academy Day or the following Academy Day.

          By telephone:      0121-464 2737 (main school switchboard)
          By email:              enquiry@harborneacademy.co.uk

Inspirational Quotes

  • “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” – Aristotle
  • “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” Malcolm X
  • “The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn …and change.”
    Carl Rogers
@@HarborneAcademy02:54 PM - 16th July, 2026 Summer Fayre😎🍦🎲🎯☀️
@@HarborneAcademy12:31 PM - 16th July, 2026 Mini mentor training day with Mrs Piddock and Debs from Know Your Worth. All ready and set to get up and running in September.
@@HarborneAcademy12:28 PM - 16th July, 2026 Mini mentor training day with Mrs Piddock and Debs from Know Your Worth. All ready and set to get up and running in September.
@@HarborneAcademy12:22 PM - 16th July, 2026 🌟 Our students had a fantastic day at the University of Birmingham, taking part in the Healthcare Heroes event. They explored a range of careers in healthcare, gained valuable insight from professionals, and were inspired by the opportunities available in the sector.
@@HarborneAcademy12:13 PM - 16th July, 2026 Congratulations this year's winners, Boulton!
@@HarborneAcademy12:04 PM - 16th July, 2026  
@@HarborneAcademy08:11 AM - 16th July, 2026 🎨🧵 Our talented Year 7 students have been getting creative in sewing lessons, designing and making fantastic Day of the Dead-themed items! 💀🌼
@@HarborneAcademy01:53 PM - 15th July, 2026 🇫🇷🇧🇪 More fun and adventures on our France and Belgium trip! Students have been making fantastic memories, exploring new places and enjoying every moment together. It’s wonderful to see their enthusiasm, teamwork and confidence growing throughout the experience. 🌍✨
@@HarborneAcademy08:40 AM - 15th July, 2026 Students have been busy in the kitchen preparing delicious spicy cheese, onion and potato pasties for our Summer Fayre! 🌶️🧀🥔
@@HarborneAcademy01:47 PM - 14th July, 2026 This week, students from Years 7 to 9 are visiting battlefields and cemeteries of the First World War in Belgium and France, learning about the experiences of the soldiers who fought in that war and about some of the poetry that those experiences inspired.
@@HarborneAcademy01:44 PM - 14th July, 2026 Around 100 nighlights designed and drawn out, soldered and built - by the whole of year 9! DT ran four classes of electronics this term- twice as many as usual, it has been a lot of hard work but year 9 have done amazing well done!
@@HarborneAcademy01:57 PM - 13th July, 2026 Congratulations to Boulton and our top scorer’s!
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