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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
@@HarborneAcademy12:02 PM - 19th December, 2025 To see what’s been happening at the academy this week, please see the link below to our weekly newsletter:Read more
@@HarborneAcademy03:09 PM - 18th December, 2025 Students had a fantastic time at our Christmas Fair today! pic.twitter.com/KgW2gDvcCu
@@HarborneAcademy12:12 PM - 18th December, 2025 We have been busy decorating festive cakes with our friends from Edwards Trust. Well done. we raised £52! pic.twitter.com/PEWxLQiTTQ
@@HarborneAcademy11:32 AM - 17th December, 2025 All our Year 9 students had the chance to take part and perform in a steel pan band this term. Thank you to Stephon Phillip for hosting the workshop and bringing in all the wonderful steel pans. pic.twitter.com/PxfatxHyek
@@HarborneAcademy11:29 AM - 17th December, 2025 All of our Year 9 students had the chance to take part and perform in a steel pan band this term. Thank you to Stephon Phillip for hosting the workshop and bringing in all of the wonderful steel pans.
@@HarborneAcademy11:25 AM - 17th December, 2025 Thank you to form 11B, they have donated an incredible amount for the food bank collection, as a thank you, Mrs Cutler arranged a reward of hot chocolate, cookies and candy. pic.twitter.com/u4Io9cz6cs
@@HarborneAcademy12:37 PM - 16th December, 2025 Our violin students broke out in a surprise Christmas performance during break time today, they performed fantastically! pic.twitter.com/VwfLQGoOB7
@@HarborneAcademy11:29 AM - 16th December, 2025 We are very proud of our students. Their outstanding effort on Sparx this year earned them a well‑deserved trip to Costa. Hard work pays off! pic.twitter.com/0ODxC0t7d1
@@HarborneAcademy09:27 AM - 11th December, 2025 Last week, Mrs Piddock took some students to The Little Arm Farm Park, the students had an amazing time! pic.twitter.com/aGiyWAER8q
@@HarborneAcademy10:10 AM - 9th December, 2025 Well done to our winners who took part in the 2026 calendar photography competition. If any of our parents/carers would like to purchase one, they are available to buy for £2. pic.twitter.com/7jzcPz2gwW
@@HarborneAcademy11:26 AM - 5th December, 2025 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Harborne academy! Thank you to the student council who have decorated our Christmas trees this year and to Ms Simmons for providing the hot chocolate and cookies! pic.twitter.com/U6JrL6K2zp
@@HarborneAcademy12:05 PM - 4th December, 2025 The Year 11's had a great time attending the Amnesty Youth Festival and they were inspired to start an Amnesty club. The club will provide a space for pupils to discuss human rights and engage in Amnesty Campaigns, starting with the Write for Rights Campaign. pic.twitter.com/p8T757371C
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