Suffragists and Suffragettes

Suffragists and Suffragettes

“Suffrage” means to have the right to vote. Women in the UK did not have the right to vote until 1918, and even then they had to be over 30 and property owners. This was only  amended to all women over 21 in 1928, with the “Representation of the People” (Equal...
Rubik’s Cubes, Algorithms and Reward

Rubik’s Cubes, Algorithms and Reward

By Harry Johnstone, a student with OHS who has some tips for anyone struggling with this classic technical puzzle… I first got into Rubik’s Cubes when my auntie bought me an original one for Christmas a few years ago, just before we went to France for a...
Duolingo: Good For Spanish GCSE?

Duolingo: Good For Spanish GCSE?

Duolingo is one of the most popular mobile apps in the world, and probably the most popular language learning app full stop. Duolingo has over 200 million users worldwide, with English and Spanish being the two most popular languages on offer. Duolingo’s appeal is...
Learn Over 2,000 New Spanish Words Almost Instantly!

Learn Over 2,000 New Spanish Words Almost Instantly!

Learning Spanish as a foreign language, or indeed learning any foreign language, is a challenge for anyone. To learn Spanish as a second language it will mean a lot of study, practice and memorisation. For students who are studying Spanish at GCSE level, it can feel...