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Riddle Me This! A Look Back at One of Our Favourite BOSS Activities

  • Writer: Buckswood Overseas Summer School
    Buckswood Overseas Summer School
  • Mar 31, 2020
  • 2 min read

Updated: Nov 3

Originally posted in 2020. Updated for 2025 to reflect our current programmes at Buckswood Overseas Summer School (BOSS).


Back in 2020, when our students joined us online from around the world, one of the most popular BOSS Online sessions was our Riddle Me This quiz. It was full of laughter, teamwork, and a good bit of head-scratching as everyone raced to solve each riddle first.


The highlight? Blanca, crowned The Riddle Queen, impressed us all, though every student brought brilliant energy and enthusiasm.


That interactive spirit continues today at Buckswood Overseas Summer School (BOSS), where every lesson and activity helps students think creatively, work as a team, and use English in fun, practical ways.


Four smiling teens hold certificates in front of a brick house with green lawn. British flag waves in the background. Clear blue sky.

A Few of Our Favourite Riddles


What has to be broken before you can use it? An egg

What month of the year has 28 days? All of them

What can you hold in your left hand but not in your right? Your right elbow

What begins with an “e” and only contains one letter? An envelope


Our quizzes still make regular appearances at BOSS—though now, they’re just one part of our full activity and leadership programme. Students take part in challenges, sports, creative workshops, and excursions designed to build confidence, communication, and lifelong memories.


From Online to On Campus


While Riddle Me This began online, it represents what BOSS is all about—learning through fun and connection. Today, our students experience that same spirit on campus in England through courses such as:


If you enjoyed this throwback, take a look at what’s new for BOSS 2026 and see how you can join the adventure.



Watch Our Video: Learn More About BOSS




Buckswood Overseas Summer School (BOSS) is based on the beautiful Buckswood campus in Guestling, near Hastings, East Sussex, England. Since 2011, we have welcomed students aged 8 to 17 from around the world to learn English, build confidence, and experience life in the UK countryside. Our accredited courses combine English language learning, leadership training, and cultural experiences, creating a safe and friendly environment where every student can learn, grow, and belong. Our motto, One School, One Family, captures the heart of who we are.


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