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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
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@@HarborneAcademy02:04 PM - 23rd June, 2026 🎶 Celebrating  with music, culture and lots of smiles across school today! 🌍✨
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@@HarborneAcademy02:29 PM - 22nd June, 2026 Year 9 students have successfully completed their nightlight projects. Throughout the process, they explored a range of design-thinking skills, including 2D Design, soldering, and laser cutting.
@@HarborneAcademy02:20 PM - 22nd June, 2026 A great result this week!
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@@HarborneAcademy02:18 PM - 22nd June, 2026 Celebrating World Music Day🎸🎹🎶🎺🎻🥁🎤
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@@HarborneAcademy11:06 AM - 19th June, 2026 Year 8 students are making the most of the sunshine with some pickleball. 🌞
@@HarborneAcademy10:06 AM - 19th June, 2026 Year 7 are getting creative in their lessons, learning how to use pottery techniques to design and make their own fish tiles 🐟🎨
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@@HarborneAcademy09:59 AM - 17th June, 2026 👉 Need support? Come and chat with one of our Mini Mentors! 📍 Room G06 🕛 Lunch times 📅 Mondays & Wednesdays
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