24/10/2025
Llais YUA | The Voice of YUA
Dymunwn hanner tymor hamddenol i chi i gyd | Wishing you all a restful Half Term
Dymunwn hanner tymor hamddenol i chi i gyd | Wishing you all a restful Half Term
Hanner tymor cyntaf – a phrysur iawn – wedi’i gwblhau!
Gobeithio y bydd pawb yn mwynhau seibiant haeddiannol dros yr hanner tymor. Hoffwn ddiolch yn fawr i’r holl ddisgyblion a’u teuluoedd am eu hymdrechion dros yr wythnosau diwethaf, ac yn enwedig i’r staff sydd wedi mynd uwchlaw a thu hwnt i gefnogi’r disgyblion – a minnau! – yma yn YUA.
Hoffwn estyn diolch arbennig i’r Adran Ieithoedd am drefnu’r daith i Stratford yr wythnos hon. Mae’n gyfrifoldeb enfawr i fynd â disgyblion ar unrhyw daith – heb sôn am daith breswyl – felly diolch o galon i staff yr adran am fynd ymhell tu hwnt i’r disgwyl ar ran ein disgyblion. Hyfryd oedd clywed y canmoliaeth arbennig a gafwyd am ymddygiad ein disgyblion yn ystod y daith.
Diolch hefyd i Madame Bourg am gydlynu trefniadau’r daith, a llongyfarchiadau iddi ar ei phenodiad fel Pennaeth y 6ed Dosbarth yma yn yr ysgol. Edrychaf ymlaen at gydweithio â hi i geisio denu mwy o ddisgyblion, ehangu’r arlwy sydd ar gael, a hybu’r ffaith fod y 6ed Dosbarth yn opsiwn gwych i nifer fawr o ddisgyblion Blwyddyn 11 eleni. Byddwn yn cynnig arweiniad a chyngor i bob disgybl ar y camau posibl ar eu taith addysgol.
Pob lwc i'r disgyblion a staff sydd i fewn dros hanner tymor ar gyfer amryw weithgareddau, gan gynnwys ymarfer ar gyfer ein sioe "Matilda" - cofiwch fod tocynnau ar gael trwy wefan Theatr Mwldan nawr!!
The first half term – and a very busy one – is now complete!
We hope everyone enjoys a well-earned break over half term. I’d like to thank all our pupils and their families for their efforts over the past few weeks, and especially the staff who have gone above and beyond to support the pupils – and me! – here at YUA.
A special thank you goes to the Languages Department for organising this week’s trip to Stratford. Taking pupils on any trip is a huge responsibility – let alone a residential one – so I’d like to express my sincere thanks to the department staff for going the extra mile on behalf of our pupils. It was lovely to hear the glowing praise for our pupils’ behaviour during the trip.
Thanks also to Madame Bourg for coordinating the trip arrangements, and congratulations to her on her appointment as Head of Sixth Form here at the school. I look forward to working with her to attract more pupils, expand the range of options available, and promote the Sixth Form as a great opportunity for many of our Year 11 pupils this year. We’re committed to offering guidance and support to every pupil as they consider their next steps.
Good luck - and thanks - to the pupils and staff who will be at school for various activities next week, including rehearsals for our show "Matilda" - tickets are on sale through Theatr Mwldan's website as we speak!!
🎉 Dathlu 40 Mlynedd o Wasanaeth, Llongyfarchiadau i Sonia Evans! 🎉
Rydym yn falch iawn o longyfarch Sonia Evans ar gyrraedd carreg filltir anhygoel, 40 mlynedd o wasanaeth ymroddedig yn ffreutur yr ysgol! Mae Sonia wedi bod yn wyneb cyfarwydd a chyfeillgar i genedlaethau o ddisgyblion a staff, bob amser yn dod â chynhesrwydd, gofal a gwên i’r neuadd fwyta. Mae ei hymroddiad i ddarparu prydau maethlon ac i greu awyrgylch groesawgar wedi cael effaith barhaol ar ein cymuned ysgol. Dros y pedwar degawd diwethaf, mae Sonia wedi dangos ymroddiad diwyro, ac rydym yn wirioneddol ddiolchgar am bopeth y mae wedi’i wneud. Mae ei gwaith caled, caredigrwydd a chysondeb yn ysbrydoliaeth i bawb. Ar ran pawb yn yr ysgol, diolch o galon, Sonia, am eich gwasanaeth rhagorol, a llongyfarchiadau ar y cyflawniad arbennig hwn!
🎉 Celebrating 40 Years of Dedication, Congratulations Sonia Evans! 🎉
We are delighted to congratulate Sonia Evans on reaching an incredible milestone, 40 years of dedicated service in our school canteen! Sonia has been a familiar and friendly face to generations of pupils and staff, always bringing warmth, care, and a smile to the dining hall. Her commitment to providing nourishing meals and creating a welcoming environment has made a lasting impact on our school community. Over the past four decades, Sonia has shown unwavering dedication, and we are truly grateful for everything she has done. Her hard work, kindness, and consistency are an inspiration to us all. On behalf of everyone at the school, thank you, Sonia, for your outstanding service, and congratulations on this remarkable achievement!
Disgyblion Canolfan Y Castell yn Dod yn Arweinwyr Chwarae i BawbÂ
Mae tri disgybl o Ganolfan Y Castell wedi mynychu Hyfforddiant Arweinyddiaeth Chwarae i Bawb gyda Ceredigion Actif. Fel rhan o’u cwrs, bu’r disgyblion hefyd yn cymryd rhan yn sesiwn Cymorth Cyntaf Sylfaenol Ceredigion Actif. Bydd Teifion, Ellie-Mae a Holly bellach yn arwain sesiynau Chwarae i Bawb ar gyfer disgyblion y Ganolfan. Llongyfarchiadau i chi i gyd!Â
Canolfan Y Castell Pupils Become Play For All LeadersÂ
Three pupils from Canolfan Y Castell have attended Play For All Leadership Training with Ceredigion Actif. As part of their course, pupils also participated in Ceredigion Actif’s Basic First Aid session. Teifion, Ellie-Mae and Holly will now be leading Play For All sessions for Canolfan pupils. Well done to all of you!
Llwyddiant Arswydus: Parti Calan Gaeaf Blwyddyn 7 & 8!
Ddydd Iau, cafodd neuadd yr ysgol ei thrawsnewid yn hafan frawychus wrth i ddisgyblion Blwyddyn 7 a Blwyddyn 8 ddod ynghyd ar gyfer parti Calan Gaeaf llawn hwyl a braw, wedi’i drefnu gan ein PTA anhygoel. O wisgoedd dychrynllyd i gemau bwganllyd, roedd y noson yn llawn chwerthin, cerddoriaeth, a llawer o syrpreisys brawychus! Diolch enfawr i bawb a helpodd i wneud y digwyddiad yn llwyddiant – o’r gwirfoddolwyr PTA i’r disgyblion a ddaeth â ysbryd Calan Gaeaf yn fyw. Mae eich gwaith caled a brwdfrydedd yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi’n fawr. Llongyfarchiadau i enillwyr y gystadleuaeth Gwisg Orau! Roedd y creadigrwydd arddangos yn anhygoel, gyda phopeth o frawodau clasurol i wisgoedd cartrefol dychmygus. Fe wnaethoch chi osod y safon yn uchel eleni! Rydym eisoes yn edrych ymlaen at barti’r flwyddyn nesaf – ond tan hynny, gobeithiwn i bawb gael amser fang-tastig!
Spooktacular Success: Year 7 & 9 Halloween Party!
On Thursday, the school hall was transformed into a haunted haven as Year 7 and Year 8 students came together for a frightfully fun Halloween party organised by our amazing PTA. From creepy costumes to ghoulish games, the evening was packed with laughter, music, and plenty of spooky surprises! A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the event such a success, from the PTA volunteers and to the students who brought the Halloween spirit to life. Your hard work and enthusiasm were truly appreciated. Congratulations to the winners of the Best Dressed competition! The creativity on display was incredible, with everything from classic monsters to imaginative homemade costumes. You really raised the bar this year! We’re already looking forward to next year’s party, but until then, we hope everyone had a fang-tastic time!
Llongyfarchiadau Cai / Congratulations Cai
Llongyfarchiadau i Cai Lewis am gynrychioli rhanbarth Gogledd Orllewin Cymru yng Nghwpan Rhanbarthol D16 CPDYC wythnos diwethaf. / Congratulations to Cai Lewis, for representing the North West region in the U16 WSFA Regional Cup last week.
Llwyddiant yng Nghystadleuaeth Traws Gwlad Ysgolion Cymru!
Heddiw, bu dau o’n disgyblion talentog yn cynrychioli Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi yn falch yng Nghystadleuaeth Traws Gwlad Ysgolion Cymru yn Aberhonddu. Alex Ladd (Blwyddyn 9) cafodd rhediad arbennig, gan ddod yn 15fed allan o 280 yn y grŵp oedran dan 16 — cyflawniad gwych! Bonnie Kurys (Blwyddyn hefyd wnaeth yn ardderchog, gan orffen yn 82ain allan o 370 yn ei ras — ymdrech wych! Rydym yn hynod falch o Alex a Bonnie am eu hymroddiad a’u perfformiad. Da iawn chi!
Welsh Inter-Schools Cross Country Success!
Two of our talented pupils proudly represented Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi at the Welsh Inter-Schools Cross Country Competition in Brecon. Alex Ladd (Year 9) had an outstanding run, placing 15th out of 280 in the U16 age group — a fantastic achievement! Bonnie Kurys (Year also did brilliantly, finishing 82nd out of 370 in her race — a superb effort! We’re incredibly proud of both Alex and Bonnie for their dedication and performance. Da iawn!
🎉 Llongyfarchiadau i Lowri Davies – Llwyddiant Ballet Gradd 5!
Rydym yn falch iawn o longyfarch Lowri Davies ar ei llwyddiant rhagorol wrth gwblhau ei Gradd 5 mewn Ballet yn ôl ym mis Gorffennaf. Mae’r gamp hon yn adlewyrchu ei hymroddiad, disgyblaeth a brwdfrydedd tuag at ddawns, ac rydym yn hynod falch o’i chynnydd. Mae ballet ar y lefel hon yn gofyn am sgil dechnegol, mynegiant artistig a dyfalbarhad – ac mae Lwori wedi dangos y rhain i gyd gyda gras a phenderfyniad. Wrth iddi droi ei sylw nawr at Gradd 6, dymunwn bob llwyddiant iddi yn ei thaith barhaus. Dal ati i ddawnsio, Lowri rwyt ti’n ysbrydoli pawb ohonom! Da iawn ti! 👏
🎉 Congratulations to Lowri Davies – Grade 5 Ballet Success!
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Lowri Davies, who successfully completed her Grade 5 Ballet examination back in July. This accomplishment reflects her dedication, discipline, and passion for dance, and we couldn’t be prouder of her progress. Ballet at this level demands not only technical skill but also artistic expression and perseverance, and Lwori has demonstrated all of these with grace and determination. As she now sets her sights on Grade 6, we wish her every success in her continued journey. Keep dancing, Lowri your hard work and talent inspire us all! Well done! 👏
Da Iawn Elara / Well Done Elara
Roedden ni’n falch iawn i allu dathlu llwyddiant ein cyn-ddisgyblion ddoe: pob lwc i Elara a phawb arall yn Rowndiau Terfynol Worldskills i bawb! Tîm YUA!
Very proud to celebrate the achievements of our former pupils yesterday: best of luck to Elara and all at the WorldSkills Finals! Team YUA!
Mae ein disgyblion talentog wedi bod yn gweithio’n galed i ddod â stori hudolus Roald Dahl yn fyw, ac mae’r fideos ymarfer diweddaraf yn dangos mor wych fydd y sioe!
Edrychwch ar y fideos ar ein tudalen i weld y cast wrth eu gwaith. Peidiwch ag anghofio prynu’ch tocynnau’n fuan – maen nhw’n gwerthu’n gyflym!Â
Gadewch i ni wneud hon yn sioe i’w chofio!
Our talented pupils have been working incredibly hard to bring Roald Dahl’s magical story to life, and the latest rehearsal videos show just how amazing the show is going to be!
Check out the videos on our page to see the cast in action. Don’t forget to purchase your tickets soon , hey’re selling fast!Â
Let’s make this a show to remember!
Diolch enfawr i Bluegreen Cymru am daith wych arall i’r parc bywyd gwyllt ddoe gyda’n disgyblion Canolfan Y Castell! Cafodd ein disgyblion amser bendigedig yn archwilio, yn dysgu am natur ac yn mwynhau’r awyr agored er gwaetha'r glaw!
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A huge thank you to Bluegreen Cymru for another brilliant trip to the wildlife park yesterday with our Canolfan Y Castell pupils! Our pupils had a fantastic time exploring, learning about nature, and enjoying the great outdoors even the rain couldn’t dampen their spirits!
🎒 Cyfle Coll a Chael – Hanner Tymor Hydref 🎒
Rydym yn gwahodd rhieni a disgyblion i ymweld â’r ysgol i wirio’r casgliad Coll a Chael yn ystod hanner tymor yr Hydref.
đź“… Dyddiadau: Dydd Llun i Ddydd Gwener
🕗 Amser: 8:00yb – 13:00yp
📍 Lleoliad: Swydda'r Ysgol
Os yw eich plentyn wedi colli unrhyw eitemau yn ystod y tymor hwn, mae hwn yn gyfle gwych i'w hadennill. Gwnewch yn siŵr eich bod yn cofrestru yn y dderbynfa wrth gyrraedd. Diolch am eich cymorth i aduno eitemau coll â’u perchnogion!
🎒 Lost & Found Opportunity – October Half Term 🎒
We invite parents and pupils to visit the school to check our Lost & Found collection during the October half term.
đź“… Dates: Monday to Friday
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 13:00PM
📍 Location: School Office
If your child has misplaced any items this term, this is a great chance to reclaim them. Please ensure you check in at reception upon arrival. Thank you for helping us reunite lost items with their owners!Â
Mae Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi yn falch o gyflwyno Matilda Junior – taith gerddorol, hudolus a direidus sy’n profi “hyd yn oed os wyt ti’n fach, rwyt ti’n gallu gwneud llawer!” 🎟️ Tocynnau: Sganiwch y cod QR ar y poster i brynu eich tocynnau cyn iddyn nhw fynd fel amynedd Miss Trunchbull! Disgwyliwch chwerthin, gwrthryfel, a llawer o galon wrth i’n disgyblion talentog ddod â stori hoffus Roald Dahl yn fyw. 📸 Poster wedi’i atodi – sganiwch y cod QR neu Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi: Matilda The Musical Jr. i archebu eich seddi nawr!Â
Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi proudly presents Matilda Junior – a magical, mischievous, and musical journey that proves “even if you're little, you can do a lot!” 🎟️ Tickets: Scan the QR code on the poster to grab yours before they vanish like Miss Trunchbull’s patience!
 Expect laughter, rebellion, and a whole lot of heart as our talented students bring Roald Dahl’s beloved story to life. This is a show for the whole family – full of energy, empowerment, and a sprinkle of magic. Don’t miss it! 📸 Poster attached – scan the QR code or visit Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi: Matilda The Musical Jr. to book your seats now!
Pa mor ddoeth mae PRESENOLDEB eich plentyn? / How Wise Is Your Child’s Attendance?
Aur / Gold -  Mae presenoldeb eich plentyn dros 97%. Mae’n colli llai na chwech diwrnod yn y flwyddyn ysgol. Mae’n DDOETH am bresenoldeb yn yr ysgol. Yn ogystal â phresenoldeb ardderchog, bydd eich plentyn bron yn sicr yn ennill y graddau gorau posib yn ôl y gallu, sydd yn rhoi cyfle gwych i lwyddo mewn addysg uwch a byd gwaith. / Your child’s attendance is above 97%. They are absent less than six days in the school year. They are “WISED UP” on attendance. As well as being an excellent attendee they will almost certainly achieve the best grades for their ability, giving them real opportunities in further education and the world of work.
Arian / Silver -  Mae presenoldeb eich plentyn yn 95% neu fwy. Mae’n colli llai na 10 diwrnod yn y flwyddyn ysgol. Mae’n DDOETH am bresenoldeb yn yr ysgol. Mae’n debyg o ennill graddau fydd yn rhoi cyfle da i fwrw ymlaen ag addysg uwch neu lwyddo yn y gweithle. / Your child’s attendance is 95% plus. They are absent less than 10 days in the school year. We know they are “WISE” regarding attendance. They are likely to achieve grades that will give them real opportunities to continue their studies and in the world of work.
Efydd / Bronze -  Mae presenoldeb eich plentyn yn 90 – 95 %. Mae’n colli hyd at 20 diwrnod ysgol mewn blwyddyn. Mis o ysgol wedi’i golli! Mae eisie bod yn DDOETHACH! Mae hyn yn mynd i’w gwneud hi’n anodd i’ch plentyn gyrraedd y potensial gorau. / Your child’s attendance is 90 – 95 %. They are missing up to 20 days school each year. A full month lost! We think they “SHOULD BE WISER!” Their absence will make it difficult for them to achieve their best.
Coch / Red -  Mae presenoldeb eich plentyn rhwng 80 – 90%. Mae’n colli hyd at 40 diwrnod ysgol mewn blwyddyn! WYTH WYTHNOS! Mae’n hen bryd bod yn DDOETHACH! Mae’n colli cymaint o ysgol y bydd yn anodd cadw i fyny gyda’r gwaith dosbarth. BYDDWCH CHI YN DDOETHACH! Mae presenoldeb eich plentyn yn is na 80%. Mae eisiau i CHI fod yn ddoethach a gwneud rhywbeth am hyn NAWR! Mae’n colli cymaint o amser ysgol y bydd bron yn amhosib dal i fyny gyda gwaith dosbarth a gwaith cartref! / Your child’s attendance is between 80 – 90%. They are missing up to 40 days in the school year! EIGHT WEEKS! They “NEED TO WISE UP”! They are missing so much time from school that it will be difficult for them to keep up with lessons or work. WISE UP! Your child’s attendance is below 80%. You need to “WISE UP and TAKE ACTION NOW”! They are missing so much time from school that it will be almost impossible for them to keep in touch with lessons or work!
Gwyrdd / Green – Yn bresennol / Present
Cofrestrwyd yn yr ysgol / Registered at school
Glas / Blue – Absenoldeb Awdurdodedig / Authorised Absence
Mae’r ysgol wedi cael gwybod ac wedi derbyn yr esboniad / School informed and reason accepted
Coch / Red – Absenoldeb Heb Awdurdod / Unauthorised Absence
Heb esboniad dilys / No valid reason given
(e.e. dim cyswllt, hwyr ar ôl cau’r gofrestr 9.00y.b) / (e.g. no contact, late after register closes 9.00am)
Pinc / Pink – Hwyr / Late
Cyrhaeddodd ar Ă´l amser cofrestru 8.35y.b / Arrived after registration time 8.35am.Â
Melyn / Yellow – Heb ei Gofnodi / Not Taken
Heb gofnodi presenoldeb eto / Attendance not yet recorded
Gwyn / White – Ddim Angen / Not Required
Nid oedd disgwyl presenoldeb / Not expected to attend
Mae ein calendr ysgol diweddaraf ar gyfer y flwyddyn academaidd hon ar gael nawr, dilynwch y ddolen isod i'w weld.
Our latest school calendar for this academic year is available now, please follow the link below to view
Neges gan y Pennaeth / A Message from the Headteacher
Hoffwn ddiolch yn ddiffuant i chi am gymryd yr amser i ddarllen bwletin yr wythnos hon, ac am eich cefnogaeth gyson drwy gydol yr hanner tymor. Mae eich cyfraniad parhaus yn werthfawr iawn i ni wrth i ni gydweithio i feithrin yr amgylchedd addysgol gorau posibl i’n disgyblion.
Dymunaf i chi hanner tymor hamddenol, adfywiol ac yn gyfle i gael ail wynt.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks for taking the time to read this week’s bulletin, and for your continued support throughout the half term. Your ongoing contribution is greatly valued as we work together to foster the best possible educational environment for our pupils.
Wishing you a restful, restorative, and well-deserved half term break.
Trystan