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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
@@HarborneAcademy02:56 PM - 17th October, 2025 To find out what’s been happening at the academy this week, please see the link below to the weekly newsletter: Read more
@@HarborneAcademy08:23 AM - 17th October, 2025 Our new board game club has become a hit! The club is by invitation, for students to help build their self-esteem through imaginative team building games. If you feel your child may benefit from joining, please contact Mrs Piddock. pic.twitter.com/eTo52TLi5B
@@HarborneAcademy09:04 AM - 16th October, 2025 We had our first PSHE day of the new term yesterday, the students took part in a range of workshops, such as first aid, self-defence, careers, team work, dance and fitness and much more. Thank you to the external providers for a fantastic day. pic.twitter.com/jPcpIfMoR8
@@HarborneAcademy03:19 PM - 15th October, 2025 Thank you to all who attended and supported our annual Mental Health Art Exhibition for World Mental Health Day. Our artists and helpers were incredible, raising an estimated £524 for The Edwards Trust! pic.twitter.com/LRUQSAkmLr
@@HarborneAcademy11:54 AM - 15th October, 2025 Our Year 9 students were lucky enough to experience a morning at KPMG’s offices in Birmingham. As well as a tour of the offices, they enjoyed a workshop and delivered a presentation to their peers. pic.twitter.com/kF4ZdQUT1e
@@HarborneAcademy03:06 PM - 10th October, 2025 To see what’s been happening at the academy this week, please follow the link below to our weekly newsletter: Read more
@@HarborneAcademy02:15 PM - 10th October, 2025 At break and lunch time, students have been selling badges to raise awareness for Black History Month. During their assembly this week, our students have been learning all about the influence that Black people around the world have had on music. pic.twitter.com/YVFYMFKa9K
@@HarborneAcademy09:09 AM - 8th October, 2025 Harborne Academy parents, please see the flyer below regarding free bus travel for parents over October half term. pic.twitter.com/0pdDCSlQ0P
@@HarborneAcademy09:05 AM - 8th October, 2025 Whilst studying WW1 and its poetry, Kanishka has been producing some wonderful work relating to the causes of WW1, along with a biography of the first Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross - Khudadad Khan. Fabulous work Kanishka! pic.twitter.com/cJk2Y5Pb92
@@HarborneAcademy10:19 AM - 7th October, 2025 Renoir from Year 7 has created this brilliant WW1 propaganda poster, what an effort! pic.twitter.com/ZRqhylOBMG
@@HarborneAcademy02:38 PM - 3rd October, 2025 To find out what’s been happening at the academy this week, please see the link below to our weekly newsletter: Read more
@@HarborneAcademy09:51 AM - 30th September, 2025 Our library is getting back into full swing with an amazing team of librarians, new displays and now an incredible virtual library of eBooks and audiobooks. Watch this space for special events, new stock and the return of an old friend! pic.twitter.com/kE18GHWpu0
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