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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
@@HarborneAcademy09:51 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
@@HarborneAcademy10:29 AM - 29th September, 2025 This week is National Poetry Day. During assembly this week, students will look at three poems; 'Invictus' by William Henley, and the first ever recordings of 'I'll never find another you' by the Seekers and 'Yesterday' by the Beetles. pic.twitter.com/qykWmztwzq
@@HarborneAcademy02:36 PM - 26th September, 2025 To see what's been happening at the academy this week, please read our newsletter via the link below:Read more
@@HarborneAcademy08:17 AM - 26th September, 2025 Well done to our year 11 sports study students who were successful in completing their outdoor adventurous activity. pic.twitter.com/gXjl70pWTl
@@HarborneAcademy02:26 PM - 24th September, 2025 Year 7 students have been learning about hand embroidery techniques. pic.twitter.com/I6t2N4fyxL
@@HarborneAcademy01:36 PM - 22nd September, 2025 Congratulations to Zephaniah and this week’s top scorers! pic.twitter.com/rYn6YULg2r
@@HarborneAcademy01:30 PM - 22nd September, 2025 Huge congratulations to our stars of the week! pic.twitter.com/tynstvQMWA
@@HarborneAcademy01:27 PM - 22nd September, 2025 This week’s theme of the week. pic.twitter.com/wYpt6aWsWX
@@HarborneAcademy12:13 PM - 22nd September, 2025 We are really excited to announce that we came 2nd place in the Columba awards competition. Congratulations to Mrs Clewer, Mr Dennis, Mrs Waud and all of the students who took part! What a fantastic achievement. pic.twitter.com/4woeqBOpTx
@@HarborneAcademy03:58 PM - 19th September, 2025 To see what's been happening at the academy this week, please read our newsletter via the link below:Read more
@@HarborneAcademy12:50 PM - 19th September, 2025 Thank you to the Hippodrome for the wonderful ‘Black Sabbath Experience Day’ enjoyed by our students. They participated in a Q&A, a dance workshop and were privileged to see a full technical rehearsal of ‘Black Sabbath – The Ballet’.  Inspiring! pic.twitter.com/QIaDy0dxES
@@HarborneAcademy12:47 PM - 19th September, 2025 In Food, our year 9 students have been looking at cross contamination and how humans are the biggest transfers of bacteria. They used their hands and bread to see how bacteria grow. pic.twitter.com/M3N4QJq385
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