Personal Interest Projects 2024


The Personal Interest Project (PIP) is a product and 3500 word report that students in grade 10 must create to demonstrate their ability to respond to a community need and conduct research. Topics/questions are formulated by the students and the process is supported by the PIP coordinator, mentors, and supervisors. This programme is an important opportunity for students to engage with the local community and conduct high quality academic research. The Personal Interest Project report is cross-marked by Haileybury College, Melbourne, who issue the final certification for students.

Below are the 2024 Personal Interest Projects!

How to reduce the number of anaemia cases by providing a cookbook that contains meals high in iron?

Ashab Fatemi 


How can we education younger generations about the importance of economic diversifaction in Timor-Leste?

How does having access to sports facilities, and playing sports, help Timor-Leste's youth grow as a community and develop their physical, mental, and social health?

How can building more community safe centres for women in East Timor help victims of domestic violence?

How can we prevent the negative impacts of social media such as 'cyberbullying'?

How are children affected by malnutrition and how can we educate people on the foods that help prevent malnutrition?

Can the implementation of wind turbines offer a sustainable electricity solution to the residents of rural Timor-Leste?

Gibriana Magno Santos 

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How can badmittion help promote social cohesion among people in Timor-Leste?

How does cricket help people feel connected to their community

How will fibre optic further impact the education sector of Timor-Leste?

Natacha Maria Abel

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How does traditional medicine affect the perspective of modern medicine in rural communities?

How does a documentary help change peoples' perspective on child labour?

How can underage drinking be prevented in Timor-Leste?

Does proper mapping of areas in Dili which are vunerable to flooding allow for the government to make educated decisions regarding resource allocation to infrastructure projects?