The primary school teacher from St Monica's, Kangaroo Flat says she will miss the children, staff and school community, but she is looking forward to slowing down and spending more time with family.

A self-confessed 'mother hen', Marg says the most rewarding part of teaching has been helping students develop confidence.

"If I can help build a child's self-esteem, encouraging them to be happy and confident, then the learning comes," she said.

Over the years, Marg has taught across all year levels with a few breaks along the way to attend to the important task of raising a family.

With experience teaching in both government and Catholic schools, she has been teaching at St Monica's Primary School in Kangaroo Flat for the past 26 years.

The school's principal Reuben Johnson said Marg is a dedicated teacher who will be missed by the entire school community.

"Marg has been an integral member of the junior school, spending the past 15 years teaching our foundation students. Marg knows how to make learning fun.

"We will miss her experience as an educator and the joy she brings to each school day," said Mr Johnson said.

Marg has seen many changes in the education field, most notably the use of technology in the classroom.

"As a creature of habit it's been wonderful for me personally. Learning to integrate digital technology has brought challenges but also rewards," she said.

There have also been significant changes to curriculum practices since Marg commenced teaching.

"Children are so capable and the developments in curriculum have enabled teachers to extend a student's knowledge rather than simply feeding them content.

"We encourage them to reflect on what they are learning," Marg said.

After almost half a century in education, Marg offered some words of advice to young teachers.

"Schools are busy places and the workload can be hard but get to know the families and the children. Building relationships and community is so important," she said.