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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
@@HarborneAcademy09:36 AM - 23rd April, 2026 This week, our Year 8 students have enjoyed visiting Birmingham Botanical Gardens🍃🌷A wonderful chance to explore nature, support learning and spend time outdoors. pic.twitter.com/l186MXbSEr
@@HarborneAcademy01:56 PM - 21st April, 2026 Students in Year 10 have been getting ready for the yearly Geography Field trip to Carding Mill Valley by practicing how to collect data that they will use during the trip. pic.twitter.com/P8xxVOsCyB
@@HarborneAcademy12:36 PM - 20th April, 2026 Well done to Ryland and this week’s stars of the week! pic.twitter.com/x2ZI5oLEvE
@@HarborneAcademy12:35 PM - 20th April, 2026 Well done to this week’s stars of the week! pic.twitter.com/Z4Hj8tbx7E
@@HarborneAcademy12:30 PM - 20th April, 2026 Looking ahead to: International Dance Day pic.twitter.com/YfwZQXpvww
@@HarborneAcademy05:03 PM - 17th April, 2026 To see what’s been happening at the academy this week, please see the link below to our weekly newsletter:Read more
@@HarborneAcademy02:00 PM - 16th April, 2026 We’re so proud of Luca, who represented the and our school as an Ambassador at No.10, speaking powerfully about prejudice and discrimination. An incredible experience (and a Downing Street cat sighting too 🐾)! 👏✨ pic.twitter.com/cPNZHRPxLC
@@HarborneAcademy02:00 PM - 15th April, 2026 Huge congratulations to our three students involved in Birmingham Hippodrome’s youth production of SpongeBob SquarePants The Musical!🎶 An excellent show-they we’re wonderful, as always!🌟 pic.twitter.com/zMG4a7Eo3s
@@HarborneAcademy01:27 PM - 15th April, 2026 Year 8 students took their learning beyond the classroom this week, using anemometers on the playground to measure wind speed as part of their enquiry into whether Harborne Academy is a suitable site for a wind turbine. pic.twitter.com/QZhOnPcdE9
@@HarborneAcademy10:20 AM - 14th April, 2026 We were delighted to celebrate our wonderful Cultural Dress Day! 🌎✨A special well done to students who took part in the Cultural T-shirt Competition, proudly judged by the PTA and Student Council🤩 pic.twitter.com/TRgI1DB8xD
@@HarborneAcademy02:07 PM - 13th April, 2026 Super stars!🤩🌟⭐️ pic.twitter.com/XAo6BhKJTp
@@HarborneAcademy02:05 PM - 13th April, 2026 Congratulations to this week’s top scorers! pic.twitter.com/ajBUgAHFTJ
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