- What is Xtra?
A brief overview to introduce you to our extra-curricular activities section. - The Brentford Oscars
Information about the annual awards for Film and Photography.- - Film
- - Photography
- BCLC Radio
Information about Hounslow’s first borough-wide Student Radio Station. - Hounslow Unity Gospel Choir
Find out more about the choir that is aimed at 11-18 year olds within Hounslow. - Cycle To School Campaign
Join the exciting new media project aiming to encourage more children to cycle to school safely.
The Brentford Oscars: Film
Below are the winners for the various categories for film at this year's Brentford Oscars. Well done to all those who entered.
Best Film
This examined the content and writing of your film, cinematography and editing. It also took into account how well your narrative (story) was put together and whether your idea was original and clearly presented with a beginning, middle and end.
- Years 7-9 - Style Files (Hounslow Manor School)
- Years 10-11 - Game Over (Hounslow Manor School)
- Years 12-13 - Chasing Happiness (Brentford School for Girls)
Best Use of Sound
This category looked at the best use of sound. You needed to think about how pre-recorded sound, voice over, narration and sound effects help create mood, atmosphere, tension and humour and how it can drive your story forward.
- Years 7-9 - School of the Dead (Hounslow Manor School)
- Years 10-11 - Game Over (Hounslow Manor School)
- Years 12-13 - My Question (Gunnersbury Catholic School)
Overall Best Short Film
The highest accolade! This was judged on screenplay, cinematography, editing, camerawork and originality of idea. This year the award went to Hounslow Manor for 'The Looking Glass'