Monica Graves is retiring from Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery, in Barrack Lane, after 30 years. Mrs Graves - known better as Monny by staff - has dedicated decades to helping students learn and assisting staff with school fetes. A spokesman from the school said: You have reached a milestone with finishing your 30 years with us. Monny, you have touched the hearts of many children and families in Harwich with your kind-hearted, caring way. We know that there will be many people big and small, young and old whose lives you will have touched and left a happy, long lasting memory.