I live in a beautiful, historic town called Artà, located in east Mallorca. It’s a place full of charm and history, but my connection to Wales and the Welsh language has made my life here even more interesting.
I’m in Year 5, and one of the things I’m most excited about is learning Welsh. I decided to join Ysgol Sadwrn in September because I have family in Wales, and my whole family has a deep interest in the language. My Mam is from Bangor, and we visit Wales often. Being able to chat to Nain (my grandmother) and Taid (my grandfather) in Welsh has made this language even more important to me. Since Catalan is my first language, I understand the value of keeping minority languages alive. Welsh is an important part of our heritage and culture.
At Ysgol Sadwrn, I get one lesson every Sunday. We do a lot of activities, like reading, writing, talking, and playing games. It’s great because it helps me build confidence in using Welsh. Plus, I’ve met kids from all over the world. It’s fun to connect with Welsh-speaking children from all corners of the globe.
I’ve been lucky enough to visit Wales with my sister at least three times a year. We spend time with Nain and Taid in Bangor, and we also visit my cousin Beti Nanw in Cardiff. The highlight is always the Eisteddfod in August, where I saw the Na Nel show last year!
One of my Welsh heroes is Dorothea Bate, a palaeontologist from Carmarthen. She discovered fossils of the Myotragus Balearicus, an animal that lived near where I live! She’s a true inspiration, and a statue of her stands not far from Artà.
