2024
Academic NAPLAN Top 10%
Achieved top 10% nationally across all five NAPLAN subjects in Year 9 — Reading, Writing, Language Conventions, Numeracy.
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Melbourne, Australia
Hi, I'm Ira
Hi, I'm Ira
Singhal
Student · Debater · Athlete · Dreamer
Year 9 student at Melbourne with a love for ideas, words, sport, and all things beautiful. This is my corner of the internet — a place to document my journey, celebrate milestones, and grow into whoever I'm becoming.
🏆 Debater
🎹 Pianist
⭐ Top 10% NAPLAN
THE ERAS TOUR ✦ Ira's Journey Est. 2010 · Melbourne
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About Me
A little bit
A little bit
about Ira
I'm Ira Singhal — a Year 9 student based in Melbourne with an insatiable curiosity for learning and a love of putting ideas into words. Whether I'm standing at a podium to debate, competing in a swim meet, or exploring new fashion trends, I bring the same energy: full heart, open mind.
Outside the classroom, I'm probably at netball training, practising scales on the piano, researching skincare ingredients, or losing myself in a good playlist. I believe that doing well academically and enjoying life aren't mutually exclusive — if anything, they fuel each other.
This portfolio is my way of owning my story — celebrating what I've accomplished, documenting what I'm learning, and setting the stage for what comes next.
📍 Melbourne, VIC 🎓 Year 9 🌏 NZ Speech Champion 📚 Academic Award ×4
Curious
Always asking "why" — from science experiments to fashion sustainability to the history of a good debate.
Driven
Multi-year academic award winner with a track record of showing up, working hard, and celebrating every milestone.
Connected
A team player on the netball court and a collaborator in the classroom. I believe in lifting others as I rise.
Creative
From writing compelling speeches to curating outfits, I find joy in aesthetics and expression in all its forms.
Achievements
A track record of
A track record of
excellence
Academic rigour, public speaking, and sport — Ira's achievements span multiple disciplines and continue to grow each year.
Year 4 First Academic Award
Year 5 Academic Award
Year 6 Academic Award
Year 7 Academic Award
Year 8 NZ Debate & Speech
Year 9 Top 10% NAPLAN
2024
Public Speaking New Zealand Regional Speech
Participated in a regional speech competition in New Zealand, representing her school on the national stage.
2023
Debate NZ Semi-Regional Debate — 2nd Place
Achieved second place at the semi-regional debate competition in New Zealand, showcasing exceptional argumentation and oratory skills.
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2022
Academic Academic Award — English
Recognised for outstanding achievement in English, demonstrating a strong command of language, literature, and composition.
2022
Academic Academic Award — Science
Awarded for excellence in Science, with particular strength in analytical thinking and experimental understanding.
2022
Academic Academic Award — Mathematics
Recognised for top performance in Mathematics across problem solving, reasoning, and applied mathematics.
4 Academic Award
Years
Years
5 NAPLAN Top 10%
Subjects
Subjects
3 Subject Excellence
Awards
Awards
2nd NZ Semi-Regional
Debate
Debate
Interests
What makes me me
Beyond the classroom and the court — the passions that shape how I think, how I dress, and how I spend a lazy Sunday afternoon.
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Fashion & Style
Curating looks, one outfit at a time
Fashion is my creative playground. From building capsule wardrobes to hunting for vintage jewellery, I see personal style as storytelling. Lately I've been exploring sustainable fashion — because looking good and doing good aren't mutually exclusive.
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Skincare
Glow from the inside out
I'm fascinated by the science behind skincare — understanding ingredients like niacinamide, SPF, and hyaluronic acid and what they actually do. A solid routine isn't vanity; it's self-care and curiosity combined.
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Music & Piano
Keys, chords, and everything in between
I've been playing piano for several years and love the way music can hold so many emotions at once. My current playlist? A very curated mix of pop, indie, and contemporary classical — yes, Taylor Swift features heavily.
"Long story short, I survived." — Taylor Swift
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Reading & Writing
Words are my superpower
Debate and English awards haven't happened by accident. I love reading everything from literary fiction to science articles, and I write to process the world around me. This journal is an extension of that.
Activities
Beyond the
Beyond the
classroom
Sport, performance, and community — a full life lived both on and off the court.
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Netball
Team PlayerA key team player who brings energy, focus, and teamwork to every match. Netball has taught me that the best results come from trusting the people alongside you.
Team PlayerStrategyLeadership
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Swimming
Competitive SwimmerSwimming is where I find focus and calm. There's something about the water — the rhythm of it — that clears my head and reminds me what I'm capable of.
EnduranceDisciplinePersonal Bests
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Piano
PianistPlaying piano for several years, I've developed not just technique but a deep love for expression through music. Every piece is a new conversation.
ClassicalContemporaryPerformance
Also Involved In
Debating Competition-level debater with regional honours
Public Speaking NZ Regional Speech Competition participant
Academic Clubs Active participant in STEM and Humanities programs
Book Club Voracious reader across fiction and non-fiction
Journal
Thoughts, stories
Thoughts, stories
and lessons
A personal journal documenting what I'm learning, experiencing, and thinking about — from academics to skincare, sport to music.
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What NAPLAN Taught Me Beyond the Numbers
Top 10% sounds like a number, but it represents months of quiet work, late-night notes, and believing in myself when it felt impossible. Here's what I actually learned.
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Standing Up: My New Zealand Debate Experience
Flying to New Zealand to debate in front of hundreds of people was the most terrifying and exhilarating thing I've done. Every second was worth it.
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Building a Skincare Routine From Scratch (A Beginner's Guide)
I went from no routine to a 5-step AM/PM ritual. Here's everything I wish someone had told me — ingredients, layering, and why sunscreen is non-negotiable.
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Why Netball Made Me a Better Student
The lessons from the court — timing, communication, resilience — have quietly shaped how I approach everything from group projects to tough exams.
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Is Fast Fashion Worth It? I Tried Thrifting for a Month
I swapped fast fashion for secondhand for 30 days. What I found surprised me — both the bargains and the questions it raised about how we dress.
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Learning Piano: The Piece That Changed Everything
There's always one piece that breaks open your playing. For me, it was Chopin's Nocturne in E-flat. Here's the story of learning it, failing, and trying again.
✦ More entries coming soon — this journal is just getting started.
Contact
Let's connect
Whether you'd like to collaborate on a project, chat about debate strategy, share a skincare tip, or just say hello — I'd love to hear from you.
Email hello@irasinghal.com
Based In Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Year Level Year 9 — 2026