Community & Business
16 February, 2023
Principal recognised for 40 years of service
FOR the past 40 years, Malanda State High School principal Gary Toshach has dedicated his career to helping students learn and grow and has now been recognised for his efforts.
Malanda High staff and students had the pleasure recently of surprising Mr Toshach with a special acknowledgment to mark his 40 years of service to Education Queensland.
Special guests Assistant Regional Director Education Queensland Ms Mandy Whybird and Malanda High P&C representative Leanne Hales along with Mr Toshach’s family were present to share the significant milestone.
Mr Toshach began his career in teaching in 1983, transferring to Malanda High in 2015 to take on the principal role.
Over the years he has become well known by staff and students for the ability to know every student in his school and his wonderful qualities of always being fair and considerate to them, encouraging them to do their very best and be courageous in all aspects of their lives.
Ms Hale’s expressed how impressed she was with Mr Toshach’s dedication and how he has continued touch the hearts of students and staff alike.
“40 years spent in any profession is an incredible achievement, but in my humble opinion, 40 years dedicated to nurturing young people as a teacher and leader in education is a particularly noble commitment,” she said.
