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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 - 7th November, 2025 To see what’s been happening at the academy this week, please see the link below to our weekly newsletter: Read more
@@HarborneAcademy11:06 AM - 7th November, 2025 On Thursday, Year 11 History students were able to see history come to life with the Time Will Tell theatre company. The group of actor-historians, who specialise in bringing key historical events to the stage, visited the academy as a part of our Arts Week programme. pic.twitter.com/n7kyGa7rZL
@@HarborneAcademy07:57 AM - 7th November, 2025 We are so pleased to be recognised again in the top 10% of secondary schools in England for our attendance. The award is the acknowledgement of the hard work and dedication of staff, students, parents and carers in achieving excellent attendance! pic.twitter.com/dRRccTvf3H
@@HarborneAcademy12:08 PM - 6th November, 2025 Yesterday, our students enjoyed a hands on experience working with professional jewellers from Goldsmiths Institute. They produced some creative outcomes, fingers crossed for some potential jewellers in the future! pic.twitter.com/cdvXIoePns
@@HarborneAcademy12:00 PM - 6th November, 2025 In celebration of Arts Week, students from Years 7 to 11 enjoyed a visit to Splash Art Republic, they created some fantastic work! pic.twitter.com/X9plo0bgYL
@@HarborneAcademy10:21 AM - 6th November, 2025 Mrs Begum and the students engaged in embroidery enrichment yesterday, we can’t wait to see some of the finished creations. pic.twitter.com/I3LSjPJkOZ
@@HarborneAcademy10:19 AM - 6th November, 2025 Check out the wonderful work our students created at the Ottoman Art workshop! pic.twitter.com/xMSTpASuy8
@@HarborneAcademy01:12 PM - 5th November, 2025 Today we welcomed the artist, Hasret Brown, to the academy. Hasret delivered a wonderful Ottoman Art workshop to students from Year 7-9. We can’t wait to see the outcomes. pic.twitter.com/ThhJpJaIFl
@@HarborneAcademy10:05 AM - 5th November, 2025 As Arts Week continues this week, we would like to thank Caricature Artist, Pen Jones, for these fantastic drawings of our students! pic.twitter.com/E7GBux5x8z
@@HarborneAcademy08:05 AM - 4th November, 2025 Our Year 7’s have loved reading Tom Palmer’s books this year. We were privileged to receive a visit from Tom who delivered a fantastic assembly and writing workshop yesterday. pic.twitter.com/4GfuydYGm0
@@HarborneAcademy03:18 PM - 24th October, 2025 To find out what’s been happening at the academy this week, please see the link to the newsletter below. Have a lovely half term break. Read more
@@HarborneAcademy01:05 PM - 24th October, 2025 Year 7 students Ummeyah and Elhana have created some wonderful Remembrance artwork, incredible! pic.twitter.com/6z2SXHLZCj
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