Whilst we were pleased to put 2020 behind us, it was a year where we learnt a lot about our programme, our children, and coaches. Valuable operational structures were put in place to deal with COVID regulations. Our children love the safe space that VUSA creates, the daily meal and interaction with their coaches. Our coaches have been outstanding in their roles as mentors, coaches, role models and implementers of COVID protocols.

What was missed was rugby, the physical activity, the excitement of matches and the camaraderie. Ball skills and touch rugby, whilst better than nothing are just not the same as a bus trip to an away game. We are hoping that regulations will allow rugby matches later in the year!

Whilst our coaches are dedicated, motivated and inspiring, they are not always equipped to manage the difficult circumstances their children are faced with. The Bishops Support Unit (BSU) has thus offered VUSA support of one of its intern students in 2021.

The Edunova academic programme offering Maths and English support, is also once again up and running with additional spaces to provide homework support for learners who are only attending school on alternate days, has been incorporated.