Three long-serving teachers are set to retire this summer after clocking up a remarkable 115 years of teaching between them.

John McEwan and David Adams are leaving Monmouth School after 41 years and 37 years respectively, while Ros Hallett leaves prep school Inglefield House after 37 years.

The trio have seen a number of changes since joining the school, with Ros remembering how girls used to have to wear a bonnet to church on Sundays.

David said the introduction of technology into the classroom has been the biggest change in his time.

"I remember the first computer coming into the school," he said.

The geography teacher, who has also tought RE, biology, and 'science in society' during his time at the school, remembers how much he learned in his first year as a teacher.

"I thought I had learned a lot from three years of geography at Cambridge, but you learn so much more as a teacher."

John, who teaches French and Russian, said the dormitories were far more comfortable for pupils now, with boarders in the 1970s having no such luxuries as carpet or radiators.

Ros, a Year 6 class teacher, said the relationship between pupils and teachers has changed over the years.

"It is far more relaxed," she said. "Now you are not so much a terrifying figure of authority but a friend and mentor – it is far more pleasurable."

John said it was important the school kept its tradition of updating its buildings to give pupils the best facilities.

"The facilities are very good – even the temporary classrooms are superb," added David.

All three agreed the Haberdashers' Monmouth schools work together more than they once did, with some girls joining in lessons at the boys' school and vice versa.

Ros said one of her fondest memories was of taking pupils to St Paul's Cathedral for a millenium celebration.

"All of the haberdashers schools were there as was the haberdashers' patron Princess Margaret – it was a splendid occasion," she said.

"It is nice seeing the great changes in a young, quiet girl, following her progress up to the age of 18 when she is ready to go out into the world."

David said: "I've always enjoyed seeing the boys other than in the classroom – rowing on the river or on a field trip – it is a different relationship with them to in the classroom."

John added: "I have always loved the challenge of getting pupils through exams – it gives me genuine pleasure to see them succeed."

Ros plans to spend her retirement travelling, and is looking to restart her interest in amateur dramatics.

David would also like to travel and is going to be helping out at the baptist church.

John said he would be happy to see out his retirement in Monmouth.

"It is such a pleasant town and the school is so nice – and in such a wonderful location."

"There are a lot of ex-teachers around the town from all three schools – it is quite a community and is very nice," added David.