Isabella Vaikai won the NSSCC at the MIT regional Culinary fare. Isabella then pair up with Elizabeth Malaki to represent South Auckland in the national

Competition that was also held at MIT. Bella received a $2000 scholarship for City And Guilds and together they received not only a perfect kitchen score of 40/40, but a GOLD medal! Their hard work and dedication truly paid off! They were also fortunate enough to take part in a ‘culinary journey’. They visited fruit and vegetable exporter, NZMA and finally Sky City where they dined at the new Spice Alley Restaurant and had a tour of Sky City. Bella and Elizabeth were amazed by the whole journey. Well deserved ladies!

Special thanks to Hospitality and Catering teacher Sara Blackburn for the hours of extra training with the students, in her own time.