Betty Watson (pictured on far right) along with two other women, founded the Voluntary Tuition Programme over twenty years ago. These women were very active in their community and recognised the need for educational support for the children of their community.

The local community and students from Trinity College formed a committee. This Committee developed the Programme and over the years it has gone from strength to strength, now with over 400 Trinity College students who offer voluntary tuition to over 400 pupils during the academic year, both primary and secondary.

Members of the Programme, from both the community and Trinity College were honoured for their valuable, unseen and unheralded work at the Printing House Trinity College Dublin in April 2007.

Stephen Connon
Ringsend’s most dedicated tutor over the past two years, Stephen is dedicated to bringing the Irish language to his numerous pupils.

Sarah Gubbins
Always willing to stay for that extra hour, Sarah has been with the programme for four years.

Esther Kelly
Esther has been in the programme for ten years and treasurer for the past five years. She runs the Primary Drama Club.

Sarah Kimberley
Involved with the programme since she started in Trinity College, she tutors several pupils as well helping to promote the programme within the College.

Cillian Murphy
One of the best primary school tutors, Cillian has been in the programme for all his time in college, this year volunteering four hours a week.

Fran Murphy
Fran is a key link between the programme and the schools in her area. She runs secondary tuition at Goldsmith Hall.

A special award for his design of the Voluntary Tuition Programme logo went to Jordan Byrne of Markievicz House.