as long as her school friends, they have had a positive effect on her life. They bring out the best side of her, and are there for her no matter what time of day, unconditionally, to catch her when she falls. No matter the distance between them, they will always be right by her side because ther are not only friends, they are family.
Past the School Walls
The situations and activities Erin involves herself in, create her identity, and each is an important part to who she is as an individual. Dance plays a significant role in her life. At a young age of three, Erin developed a passion for dance that has only grown since then. As cliche as it sounds, it is a way to express herself through her movements to show how she is feeling at that specific moment. It is her escape, where she can be in her own world, only if it is for just a three
minute dance. Due to her numorous hours spent practicing at the studio, she has had many oppertunities to attend National dance competitions such as: 'Dance Canada Nationals' 'Dance Masters of America Nationals', and ' American Dance Awards Nationals.' This past sumer, Erin was proud to win the 'Candance National Finals' held in Orlando, Florida where she competed against approximatly 4o other dancers. Dance has allowed Erin to find herself as an individual while still allowing her to follow her true passion.
Near and Far
As a young individual who always strives for perfection, Erin has multiple hopes and aspirations for her near and far future. In her grade eight year, she wants to continue to activly be involved in school while still balancing her scedule
for other endeavors. Also, she would like to mantain her straight A average to work towards the Honour Roll at graduation. Past elementary school, Erin will be attending Pickering High School where she hopes she can create new friendships that will blossem throughout the years. Focusing on university, Erin would like to persue a carrer in paediatric psychiatry. This is a field that specializes in the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of problems in thinking, feeling or behviour that effect numorous children and teenagers. Erin feels that this is a carrer option for herself because it not only deals with medical concerns, but also involves emotional and
behavioural aspects aswell. Erin has multiple aspirations for the future that can only be met with the right steps and mindset to face them.