NSIA: News

NSIA Graduation 2011

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:39:00 +1300

The 2011 NSIA Graduation was a great finale to a very high achieving year for the Hospitality Academy now based in Central CBD Auckland.

It was a great display of colourful regalia, passion and exuberance throughout the ceremony with special guest performances to delight the multitude of attendees.

The new Head of School Tim Aspinall opened the event with an inspirational speech and encouraged the graduates to aspire to being the best. Tim said “To do this one must never forget where you have come from and te ora tanga kote maharatanga (Life is about remembering all that is wonderful in this truly wondrous life we share)”.

Students from a variety of hospitality and culinary arts disciplines had their opportunity to ascend the stage and receive their diplomas and have their photos taken with the head of Academy. Students graduated from the National Diploma in Hospitality (Management (Level 5) & National Diploma in Hotel, Hospitality and Management (Level 5), Diploma in Professional Cookery (Level 5) and Diploma in International Culinary Arts (Level 5), and also the National Certificate in Professional Cookery (Level 4).

The annual event was attended by representatives of the hospitality industry coming from large hotel chains and major catering companies. They were treated with a number of unique and special entertainment items such as the Te Kura Kaupapa Maori performance group who produced beautiful songs and a very powerful haka. This was followed by the Tamil cultural group performance containing some very talented young stars, along with humorous acts from our very own home grown talent in the way of the South America cultural group and Korean cultural group performances.

The ceremony was highlighted by the NSIA Special Achievement awards which are the Academy’s’ way of acknowledging the excellence in many of NSIA’s high achieving candidates both internally and externally in the industry. The eight categories were sponsored by the hospitality partners that work with the Academy to develop talent and launch careers.

This exciting event was a perfect way to celebrate the many successes of the Academy for the year 2011 which includes moving into the new 7 floor NSIA Tower on Symonds Street, gaining the Training Excellence Award at the national culinary competitions (along with many other individual medals by the NSIA trainees), and having a successful review by NZQA.

NSIA staff and all its trainers wish the recent graduates a wonderful career ahead and we look forward to the year 2012 and what fantastic opportunities it can bring to the industry and New Zealand.

NSIA Special Achievement Awards 2011

These awards are for students that have made continuous effort to achieve a high standard of professionalism in their tasks.

They are being rewarded for their hard work, skills and attitudes. This is NSIA’s way of acknowledging our very best students.

NSIA Diligence Award

Cheong, Eun Sol (Lucia)

Award was presented by Barbara Smith, Team Leader for Cookery programmes on behalf of Mark Gyles of Gilmours, the sponsors.

NSIA Commis Chef Of The Year

Na, Jin Hoon (Daniel)

Steven Barnett from Southern Hospitality presented the award to the graduate.

NSIA Patisserie Student Of The Year

Zafra, Joyce Rae

Barbara Smith, The Team Leader for Cookery programmes presented this award on behalf of Craig Johnson from CSC buying Group.

NSIA Beverage/Barista Student of the Year Award

Kang, Min Sun (Jade)

Leanne Waite from Altura presented this award.

NSIA & Eden Park Events Award

Charwin Richards

Maria Syme from EPC presented the award.

H.S.I. Student Workplace Award

Rajendran, Ilavarasu (Ila)

Tim Aspinall, Head of Academy, presented this award on behalf of Michelle Fowler of HSI, New Zealand.

Novotel-Ellerslie Hospitality Student of The Year Award

Shetty, Nanda Vishwanath (Nanda)

John Parker presented this award on behalf of Novotel Ellerslie.

NSIA Top Student Award

Proudly sponsored by NSIA, in loving memory of Otto Groen QSM

This award recognises the student that has shown the most passion, flair and talent for their chosen career, they have represented NSIA in the Regional and National Culinary Fare and have repeatedly shown strong potential for a long and successful career in the hospitality industry.

This was awarded to:

Yuen, Lee Chun (Katrina)

Tim Aspinall, Head of Academy, presented this award.

Source: NSIA Graduation 2011

NSIA’s Junior Chefs Feeding the French at the Rugby World Cup

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:23:00 +1300

NSIA’s Connect team was given the opportunity to find 46 skilled NSIA students to work at Kermadec restaurant at the Auckland City Viaduct during the 2011 Rugby World Cup!

During this time Kermadec would be hosting the French Rugby Team so they needed the extra hands! The students were asked to head down to Kermadec on a Saturday morning to be shown around their work for the next two months. The students had huge smiles on their faces as they realized how amazing this opportunity really was. Not only was the popular seafood restaurant an excellent environment to unleash their training skill set but that they would also be part of the third largest sporting event in the world.

Starting in August four students went into the kitchens every weekend to start the prep for the busy two months ahead. In September the hard work really began with 40 students working on a 24/7 roster in the busy kitchen. Comments from the Chefs at Kermadec reflected the skills of the students chosen to work “The students are really good! They are getting through the work faster than we thought they would” Says Head Chef Rob Richardson.

The students are gleaning a lot from the other chefs at Kermadec and are having a great time helping to feed the French team. They are all excited about the experience they are gaining so far at Kermadec and are very grateful for this amazing opportunity which they won’t be forgetting it any time soon!

Source: NSIA’s Junior Chefs Feeding the French at the Rugby World Cup

2011 survey reaffirms the success of NSIA graduates

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:02:00 +1200

NSIA is proud and pleased that so many of its graduates have been employed in the hospitality industry after completing their studies. As an ongoing process, NSIA conducted its second employment outcomes survey for the year 2011 in August. A sample of 448 out of 849 graduates was accessible and surveyed to assess the value of outcomes from their learning at NSIA.

NSIA is very keen to know ‘what is the value of outcomes for its learners?’ and ‘how are they performing in the employment market?’ In order to answer these important questions, graduates were asked about their employment, the relevance and usefulness of their course to their current jobs, and whether they have enrolled for further studies. .

Where our graduates are and what are they doing?

The identified outcomes are remarkable with an overall employment rate of 82.6% where 81.9% of graduates are employed in a job that is highly relevant to their learning at NSIA. The employment rate for graduates from Cookery programmes is almost 90% and for hospitality graduates, it is 75%. “It is a great pleasure to know that 99% of our graduates believe that their learning at NSIA helped them gaining employment”, Eddie Yuan, NSIA’s Managing Director, said. “This is a very high rate and 1% increase from the last year’s survey”, he added.

A high percentage (82.6%) of surveyed graduates have gained employment after graduation and employed in various positions ranging from Chef, Commi chef, Head Chef Assistant, Chef de Partie, Second Chef, Sou Chef to Head Chef, Baker, Store manager, Supervisor, Café Manager, Duty Manager, Restaurant Manager, to Restaurant owners. This results showed a similar situation as for the previous survey where 196 samples were surveyed.

Employers of these graduates differ from cafes, restaurants to hotels and self-employed businesses and spread over hundreds of hospitality business organisations in New Zealand. Another cohort of these graduates (12.95%) are engaged in further studies either in hospitality and business disciplines or other fields of higher education. Some of them are at NSIA and other institutions include Massey University, AUT, University of Canterbury, and University of Otago etc.

The survey results highlight the stunning successful employment rate. We are delighted to see so many of our graduates in the industry playing an important role and contributing to the growth and development of a great hospitality environment. NSIA believes that these outcomes are very important in meeting stakeholder needs and the continuous quality assurance of the Academy

Finally, a message to our graduates: Please keep in touch; let us know where you are; and invite your classmates to make contact, too.

Email: admin@nsia.ac.nz

Source: 2011 survey reaffirms the success of NSIA graduates

New competitions, new leader for NSIA

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:41:00 +1200

New head of School at North Shore International Academy Tim Aspinall said that he is honoured and privileged to be part of such a wonderfully supportive and successful team of people.

Tim has been associated with the hospitality industry for the past 40 years, and these experiences have led him to a rewarding and fulfilling career, which have now led him to this wonderful opportunity.

Tim also said “To follow in the footsteps of such a wonderful person is indeed a great privilege and honour”. (Referring to the late Otto Groen QSM)

There are some great opportunities out there and I will relish this opportunity to be at the pinnacle of my experience, and my life to lead this academy forward.

Of course being at the head of such a successful Academy is not possible without the ongoing support of the entire NSIA team and that has led us to achieve the Training Excellence Award for the 6th time.

The competitions create such a wonderfully positive feeling, during the whole competition process, before during and after the competitions that the students and staff really enjoy the school spirit and energy that they create.

I would like to thank the NSIA Directors for their ongoing support of the students and the NSIA staff, and Jason Mc George the NSIA event coordinator, for his energy and drive in organising the practices, the teams, the trainers and the students. You have done a marvelous job in achieving your goals during this year’s Regional and National Culinary Fares- Incredible, truly incredible.

We are all looking forward to what next year’s salon can bring

Artistically Yours, Tim Aspinall

Source: New competitions, new leader for NSIA

NSIA Proves Professionalism by receiving the Training Excellence Award for the Sixth consecutive year!

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:19:00 +1200

North Shore International Academy (NSIA) has continued to prove its professionalism in training by receiving the 2011 Training Excellence Award at the New Zealand Culinary Fare on 19th of July. This year’s achievement sets NSIA apart as the only tertiary institution in New Zealand to have maintained a track record of winning this award for six consecutive years – a clear indication of the quality and high standards of its training along with the enthusiasm and passion of its students and hospitality instructors.

This hotly contested event is comprised of over 70 categories covering both the kitchen and restaurant sides of the dynamic industry. It provides a platform for hospitality participants to match themselves against their counterparts from across New Zealand (including entries from Mexico and Australia) to compete for prestigious industry awards and prizes. The outcomes bring national recognition for successful competitors and institutions that get behind this fantastic event that hones the next generation of industry professionals.

NSIA students proudly brought home 16 Gold, 26 Silver and 18 Bronze medals in this year’s competition. NSIA competitors also gained top scores in 12 different categories over the three days of intense competition. This was the culmination of 61 competitors entering over 23 categories. These were not easy wins as students competed with a large number of competitors from other institutions and organisations including top New Zealand restaurants and hotels. This achievement sets a high benchmark above industry expectations and in turn increases the expectations of quality in educational outcomes for tertiary education providers in this field.

Jason McGeorge, one of the senior lecturers at the academy who was responsible for coordinating NSIA’s trainers and competitors for the National Culinary Fare, says, “All the hard work that goes into facilitating the participation of our NSIA competitors is worth it when you see the students win an award and their posture and confidence is lifted. They suddenly realise that they can do well in the industry. The successful outcome of collaboration between trainer and student releases a sense of satisfaction of a job well done.”

Runjeet Lakhaney, one of NSIA’s career services consultants believes that the training journey the participants take to make it to the competitions builds their confidence, time management skills and awareness of the professionalism required to be at the top of their game. “The competition also helps to ignite their career potential knowing that employers are keener to employ candidates that have achieved recognition on a national level” he says.

A two time medal winner, NSIA graduate Sol Lee, who won gold at the Nationals, expressed her appreciation at being part of the competitions. “It definitely helped improve my skills and personal development. It was a great chance to gain further training from experienced tutors which gave me the confidence to go all the way. I was nervous at the competitions due to the level of the other competitors but this gave way to being proud to belong to NSIA, an Academy that achieved so much at the competition?” She is now adding the achievement to her CV and it has already helped to get her a trial for a pastry chef position in the Auckland region.

Newly appointed Head of Academy Tim Aspinall said he felt honoured to be associated with such a committed team of people and be given the task of accepting the 2011 Training Excellence Award on behalf on North Shore International Academy. “These great results encompass our hard working team and their vision, passion, time, energy and the trust that they share with their students. The competitions create such a positive feeling around the school. It creates a school spirit and energy before during and after the competitions that the students and staff really enjoy,” says Tim.

We are all looking forward to what next year’s National Culinary Salon can bring.

Statistics:

Total Medal Talley: 60

Gold: 16

Silver: 26

Bronze: 18

Top Winners of 12 Categories: (in order of highest points scored)

Live Margarine Sculpturing Competition, Open Category: 97 points, Gold

Chocolate Dessert open category: 96 points, Gold

Pasta Training Class: 95 points, Gold

Fruit Flan Training Class: 94 points, Gold

Formal Breakfast Dish, Training Class: 93 Points, Gold

Table Setting, Clearing Down and Crumbing, Training Class: 93.5 Points, Gold

Napkin Folding and centre piece, training class: 91 Points, Gold

Pork Dish Open Class: 91 points, Gold

Salmon Dish, Training Class: (points not available) Gold

Corn Fed Free Range Chicken Class: 86 points, Silver

Fish and Seafood Open Class: 82 points, Silver

Beef and Lamb Dish Open Class: 80 points, Silver

Source: NSIA Proves Professionalism by receiving the Training Excellence Award for the Sixth consecutive year!

Eden Park Catering Event Stars

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:21:00 +1200

NSIA’s Connect team have been working hard on building a strong relationship with Eden Park Catering for the past 2 years. Connect is committed to finding NSIA students career building opportunities in the hospitality industry, and the Event Star Programme is a very good example of this. Earlier this year NSIA started with Rugby world cup fever, inviting the Auckland Blues Rugby Team for lunch at the NSIA restaurant. All Black Luke McAlister was there and lucky NSIA students were invited to have lunch with the team.

The World cup is only a few months away, so 45 of NSIA’s talented students have successfully completed the Event Star Certificate Training which will allow them to work at the Rugby world cup stadium in September and October this year.

After doing the Event star course, students were invited to do a tour of Eden Park to see the facilities and sign contracts with Eden park Catering. The students were all very excited and are really looking forward to this event.

Eden Park requires 1800 staff for this year’s event which is the third biggest sporting event in the world. 85 000 visitors are expected to travel to New Zealand over September and October for the world cup, and 60 00 of which will be watching each of the 11 games and the opening ceremony at Eden Park LIVE!

This is a fantastic opportunity for NSIA’s Students to be involved in New Zealand culture and the hospitality industry at the same time!

HR manager Maria Syme and her team from Eden Park Catering were on hand to talk the students through where they would be working, and what was required of them over this year’s Rugby World Cup at Eden Park in September 2011. Maria said “NSIA students will have the opportunity to work with experienced chefs in kitchen and retail areas around the stadium”.

NSIA’s Connect team will work hard to ensure that Students will still work at Eden Park Stadium after the world cup, for sporting events such as rugby, cricket, league and Soccer matches in the future.

Source: Eden Park Catering Event Stars

NSIA Opens Doors to Industry

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:48:00 +1200

On the 17th of June the Academy hosted representatives from hospitality industry at the annual Industry Open Day.

A number of international hotel Human Resource Mangers were given the opportunity to view the modern facilities nearing completion at the newly created NSIA Campus located at 100 Symonds Street Auckland. Representatives from the ACCOR group, Heritage Hotels and Stamford Plaza were given tours of the NSIA Tower and then were coordinated for interviews with the graduating Hotel, Hospitality Management NSIA candidates.

This event gave all interested NSIA graduates the unique opportunity to discuss employment options with the industry leaders in their chosen field. A number of NSIA students made use of the opportunity to discuss university degree pathways with the programme leader of the Bachelor of International Hospitality Management offered at AUT in Auckland. This is a career option that NSIA has developed with the university to aid students in building a strong academic foundation for their future employment in the hospitality industry.

After the Industry Open Day event a number of graduating students have been selected by the represented hotels and will continue individually with the HR managers through the hotel’s internal staff selection process.

This Event was facilitated by NSIA’s student employment and career department called Connect. This department creates multiple avenues through their long term relationships with the industry by which the hospitality trainees can access job opportunities in the local industry whether hotels, restaurants, catering companies or cafes. Connect works with the candidates throughout their time at the Academy to apply for part and full time roles in the food and beverage industry.

Students talk to the employers face to face.

Students had interviews.

Student talked to employers.

Source: NSIA Opens Doors to Industry

NSIA students building new careers at the Spencer on Byron Hotel

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:51:00 +1200

NSIA students are now able to do a 10-day work experience programme at the Spencer on Byron Hotel both in Front of House and in the kitchen as junior Chefs.

This programme allows students to develop a sense of urgency in a professional kitchen environment, and gives them an opportunity to put their classroom knowledge into practice.

Chef students will work along side experience industry professionals including Executive Chef Huw Thomas. Spencer on Byron is the only hotel in the north Shore, and has a 4 ½ star rating.

Front of House students will have the opportunity to work with Banquets manager Kai Zhao, who is a former NSIA student as well.

NSIA is proud to be working closely with the Spencer on Byron Hotel, and looks forward to helping many students build successful careers in the New Zealand hospitality industry.

Source: NSIA students building new careers at the Spencer on Byron Hotel

NSIA Newsletter Jun-Aug 2011

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:26:00 +1200

In this issue

1. NSIA Announces A New Campus

2. Recent Placements from NSIA Connect

3. Competing for the Top Medals at the National Culinary Fare

People - Katrina Galt

4. Earth, Wind, Fire and Food

5. Vanilla Panna Cotta - Recipe from NSIA Chef Lecturer

6. Katrina Galt's Hot Cold and Flu Remedy

Fabulous Contribution from the English Department

7. Self-assessment and External Evaluation and Review (EER)

The Blues Take on NSIA

8. Work Experience - The Key To Success

We are on Facebook

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Source: NSIA Newsletter Jun-Aug 2011

NSIA - Rising Tower

Wed, 11 May 2011 08:53:00 +1200

NSIA has established its third campus in central Auckland which is located at 100 Symonds Street - it is making an impressive presence on the education landscape.

The driving goal of NSIA is ‘To inspire a lifelong passion for hospitality, culinary arts and business learning’ and this certainly reflected in the quality of the build being established.

Towering up to 9 floors the professional facilities will be completed by the middle of the 2011 academic year. The ground floor will host our fully equipped training restaurant and café. The first floor will contain theory and practical facilities which includes barista and cocktail/bar training. Hotel training will become a feature in the new facilities that will allow NSIA candidates to develop their knowledge and skills in this dynamic industry.

From the second floor up will be multiple departments covering administration, career services utilising our Connect team, management training and the culinary arts (having modern kitchen facilities) along with other new aspects of hospitality training added over time.

This year is shaping up to be a significant time for the hospitality industry with the Rugby World Cup drawing 60,000 plus visitors to the shores of New Zealand - the professional team at NSIA are positioning well to meet the demands of this ever growing industry.

Student Lounge

Hospitality Management Training Area

Restaurant Training Area

Students in Training

Source: NSIA - Rising Tower

Work experience at Mercure Hotel, Auckland

Tue, 10 May 2011 12:14:00 +1200

North Shore International Academy has reached an agreement with Mercure Hotel Auckland, to provide work experience for our students.

NSIA’s Professional Cookery students that have excelled in their Studies will be rewarded by Connect, with the opportunity to work in the Hotels kitchens for over their final block of study. This work experience will give our students a taste of what it is really like working in a Hotels operational Kitchen.

The Chefs at Mercure will be working closely with our students, giving them the opportunity to learn something new every shift and put into practice what they have learnt at the academy.

Source: Work experience at Mercure Hotel, Auckland

NSIA ESOL students celebrate success!

Mon, 09 May 2011 15:08:00 +1200

On April 15th NSIA ESOL students celebrated their success with a graduation ceremony, with many students going onto their Professional Cookery or Hospitality Diploma to develop their careers.

Many students were recognized for their efforts with two very special awards being given for passion and attitude.

It was a very successful day with each class performing and sharing the experience with one another, NSIA wishes all the students going onto their Professional course the best of luck.

Source: NSIA ESOL students celebrate success!

Sale to a Career High

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:17:00 +1200

NSIA connect has introduced a work experience programme to our students to provide them with quality work experience at a high end fast paced restaurant.

Sale Street Executive Chef Nick Honeyman, is looking forward to working with NSIA’s motivated students, and will spend time with them teaching them skills and passing on his knowledge first hand.

This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to excel in an environment where they are exposed to contemporary New Zealand cuisine, and what better way to build their career then working and learning from one of Auckland’s best chefs!

Source: Sale to a Career High

NSIA Newsletter March-May 2011

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 09:33:00 +1300

In this issue

1. Welcome Back from NSIA Team
Key Diary Dates for NSIA 2011
2. Attitude Gives Altitude
3. Kiwiana Lesson

NSIA Spotlight on Dr. David Guy
4. A New Year for Cookery Tutors
5. Recipe from NSIA Chef Lecturer Stephen Chaney
6. Glenda’s Summer Time Cocktail

A Word from Our Hospitality Management Team
7. NSIA Chef at Auckland Seafood Festival 2011
8. Donation for Earthquake in Christchurch

NSIA Students Sail To A New Future

Upcoming Event

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Source: NSIA Newsletter March-May 2011

Nitro Service by NSIA Students

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:00:00 +1300

On Saturday the 5th of February the American dare devil show ‘Nitro Circus’ performed at the North Harbour Stadium in Albany. Nitro cirus is an American stunt show that features BMX legends such as Travis Pastrana , Andy Bell and Special Guest Levi Sherwood who is a New Zealander! The Group performed in front of a massive crowd of 23,000 people on Saturday night, performing extreme stunts on BMX bikes, skateboards and even chilly bins!

8 NSIA students were lucky enough to get the opportunity to work at the event assisting with food and beverage and selling Tip Top ice cream in the stands and corporate VIP rooms. The students left the show with a once in a life time experience to put on their CV’s, and new skills that will be useful for them in the future. Over all it was an amazing night that the students will never forget.

Source: Nitro Service by NSIA Students

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NSIA Graduation 2011

The 2011 NSIA Graduation was a great finale to a very high achieving year for the Hospitality Academy now based in Central CBD Auckland.

It was a great display of colourful regalia, passion and exuberance throughout the ceremony with special guest performances to delight the multitude of attendees.

NSIA staff and all its trainers wish the recent graduates a wonderful career ahead and we look forward to the year 2012 and what fantastic opportunities it can bring to the industry and New Zealand.

NSIA Special Achievement Awards 2011

These awards are for students that have made continuous effort to achieve a high standard of professionalism in their tasks.

They are being rewarded for their hard work, skills and attitudes. This is NSIA’s way of acknowledging our very best students.

NSIA Diligence Award

Sponsored by: Gilmours Food Service

This award is for the student that has showed passion, determination and a great attitude towards learning during their time here at NSIA.

This year it was awarded to:

Cheong, Eun Sol (Lucia)

Award was presented by Barbara Smith, Team Leader for Cookery programmes on behalf of Mark Gyles of Gilmours, the sponsors.

NSIA Commis Chef Of The Year

Sponsored by: Southern Hospitality

This award recognises the student that has shown the most potential, flair, and understanding of the food industry, during their time at NSIA, has exceeded expectations on a number of occasions and made the school very proud!

This year it was awarded to:

Na, Jin Hoon (Daniel)

Steven Barnett from Southern Hospitality presented the award to the graduate.

NSIA Patisserie Student Of The Year

Sponsored by: CSC buying Group

This Award recognises the student that has shown the most potential, flair and understanding of their patisserie course during their time at NSIA, has exceeded expectations on a number of occasions and have made the school very proud!

This year it was awarded to:

Zafra, Joyce Rae

Barbara Smith, The Team Leader for Cookery programmes presented this award on behalf of Craig Johnson from CSC buying Group.

NSIA Beverage/Barista Student of the Year Award

Sponsored by: Altura Coffee

This award recognises the student that has shown the most potential, flair and understanding of what it takes to succeed in the beverage sector hospitality industry.

This year it was awarded to:

Kang, Min Sun (Jade)

Leanne Waite from Altura presented this award.

NSIA & Eden Park Events Award

Sponsored by: Eden Park Catering

This open award is for a current or graduated student, that has worked at the Eden Park during the Rugby World Cup, Auckland’s largest and most popular sporting event, and been loyal, keen to learn, and worked well under pressure.

This was awarded to:

Charwin Richards

Maria Syme from EPC presented the award.

H.S.I. Student Workplace Award

Sponsored by: Hospitality Standards Institute (HSI)

The Workplace Achievement Award has been presented by Hospitality Standards Institute in recognition of the recipient enhancing and embellishing their studies with the Provider in a workplace environment.

This was awarded to:

Rajendran, Ilavarasu (Ila)

Tim Aspinall, Head of Academy, presented this award on behalf of Michelle Fowler of HSI, New Zealand.

Novotel-Ellerslie Hospitality Student of The Year Award

Sponsored by: Novotel-Ellerslie, ACCOR Group

This award recognises the student that has shown an excellent attitude in front of house service and is passionate about developing a career in the hospitality industry. They have exceeded expectations on a number of occasions and they have made the School very proud!

This was awarded to:

Shetty, Nanda Vishwanath (Nanda)

John Parker presented this award on behalf of Novotel Ellerslie.

NSIA Top Student Award

Proudly sponsored by NSIA, in loving memory of Otto Groen QSM

This award recognises the student that has shown the most passion, flair and talent for their chosen career, they have represented NSIA in the Regional and National Culinary Fare and have repeatedly shown strong potential for a long and successful career in the hospitality industry.

This was awarded to:

Yuen, Lee Chun (Katrina)

Tim Aspinall, Head of Academy, presented this award.

NSIA’s Junior Chefs Feeding the French at the Rugby World Cup

2011 survey reaffirms the success of NSIA graduates

Where our graduates are and what are they doing?

New competitions, new leader for NSIA

NSIA Proves Professionalism by receiving the Training Excellence Award for the Sixth consecutive year!

We are all looking forward to what next year’s National Culinary Salon can bring.

Statistics:

Total Medal Talley: 60

Gold: 16

Silver: 26

Bronze: 18

Top Winners of 12 Categories: (in order of highest points scored)

Live Margarine Sculpturing Competition, Open Category: 97 points, Gold

Chocolate Dessert open category: 96 points, Gold

Pasta Training Class: 95 points, Gold

Fruit Flan Training Class: 94 points, Gold

Formal Breakfast Dish, Training Class: 93 Points, Gold

Table Setting, Clearing Down and Crumbing, Training Class: 93.5 Points, Gold

Napkin Folding and centre piece, training class: 91 Points, Gold

Pork Dish Open Class: 91 points, Gold

Salmon Dish, Training Class: (points not available) Gold

Corn Fed Free Range Chicken Class: 86 points, Silver

Fish and Seafood Open Class: 82 points, Silver

Beef and Lamb Dish Open Class: 80 points, Silver

1. Welcome Back from NSIA Team
Key Diary Dates for NSIA 2011
2. Attitude Gives Altitude
3. Kiwiana Lesson

NSIA Spotlight on Dr. David Guy
4. A New Year for Cookery Tutors
5. Recipe from NSIA Chef Lecturer Stephen Chaney
6. Glenda’s Summer Time Cocktail

A Word from Our Hospitality Management Team
7. NSIA Chef at Auckland Seafood Festival 2011
8. Donation for Earthquake in Christchurch