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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
@@HarborneAcademy12:16 PM - 6th July, 2026 Today is PSHE day. Our students have had the opportunity to be involved in some fantastic workshops throughout the day such as, road safety, healthy eating, money (bank of England), self-defence, the work of police, and much more. Thank you to all our guests.
@@HarborneAcademy12:00 PM - 6th July, 2026 Congratulations to this week’s top scorers!
@@HarborneAcademy11:59 AM - 6th July, 2026 Well done to our superstars!
@@HarborneAcademy11:56 AM - 6th July, 2026 We are looking forward to this year’s Sports Day🏅⚽️🏏🥎
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@@HarborneAcademy07:14 AM - 3rd July, 2026 🎸🎶 Well done to our talented school band for taking part in the Rock & Pop Summer Gala at Mama Roux's! We are incredibly proud of your fantastic performance and the confidence, teamwork and dedication you showed on stage. Thank you for representing our school so brilliantly!
@@HarborneAcademy12:15 PM - 1st July, 2026 🎻 What a wonderful performance from our talented violin students! Their hard work, dedication and passion for music were on full display, and we couldn’t be prouder.
@@HarborneAcademy11:45 AM - 1st July, 2026 Our year 8  students have enjoyed exploring texture through clay and creating some wonderful fish themed pottery.
@@HarborneAcademy07:25 AM - 1st July, 2026 Students and staff can now access our digital library, ePlatform! 📚With 1100 audiobooks and 1800 eBooks, there’s something for everyone. Find the login at the bottom of our website—perfect for summer reading! ☀️
@@HarborneAcademy11:05 AM - 29th June, 2026 Congratulations to this week’s top scorers!
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