NAILED IT COOKING COMPETITION 2026
Mount Eliza Secondary College
Karyn Hewson
Karyn Hewson
Students from Year 7 to 11 applied to be part of the 2026 ‘Nailed it’ cooking competition. Twenty students (10 pairs) were selected out of the many who applied. Selection was based on the answers provided in the application form.
The competition involved students being given the same three photos of decorated cupcakes, then in pairs attempting to replicate all three under strict time constraints. The competition this year had a Halloween theme. Students used their baking and decorating skills, along with their initiative and creativity to get the cakes completed. Students had 90 minutes to bake, decorate and to reveal their creations to the judges and other contestants.
The winning students both received a small prize. A big thank you to Shelley Follett ( Design Domain Leader) and Sara Kirkpatrick (Design Teacher) for facing the difficult decision of choosing the winner and place getters of ‘Nailed It 2026’.
- Congratulations to Caitlyn G (also 1st place last year) and Lily A of Year 11 who won ‘Nailed it 2026'.
- Second place was awarded to Elin I and Jasmine H , also of Year 11.
Overall, the students produced amazing results and had a lot of fun.
Well done to everyone who participated!
