26/09/2025

Llais YUA / The Voice of YUA

Noson o Ddathliadau | A night of Celebrations

Braint mawr yr wythnos hon oedd cael mynychu’r Noson Wobrwyo am y tro cyntaf: noson arbennig iawn i’n disgyblion, staff, rhieni, Llywodraethwyr a’r gymuned ysgol ddod at ei gilydd yng Ngwesty’r Cliff i ddathlu llwyddiannau, ymddygiad a chyfraniad ein pobl ifanc at yr ysgol. Mi roedd yn hyfryd i weld yr holl wynebau hapus gyda’i gilydd, ac edrychaf ymlaen yn fawr at nosweithiau debyg dros y blynyddoedd nesaf: diolch o galon i bawb am eu cyfraniadau ar y noson, a oedd yn destament i waith tîm arbennig; a diolch mawr i Mrs Julie John am y lluniau arbennig er cof a chadw inni.Mae nosweithiau wedi dechrau cael eu trefnu gan y GRhA ar gyfer y tymor i ddod: diolch yn fawr i’r tîm yno o flaen llaw, a chofiwch fod croeso i mwy ymuno â’r tîm er mwyn cefnogi!Llongyfarchiadau i’r holl dimoedd a fuodd wrth gyda gweithgareddau chwaraeon yn ystod yr wythnos, a diolch i’r staff o fewn yr Adran Iechyd am eu cefnogaeth arbennig.Cofiwch fod ein Noson Agored yn agosau ar ddydd Mercher yr 8fed o Hydref: cyfle gwych i ddod i fewn i weld yr ysgol, ac i gwrdd â’r holl staff.It was a great privilege this week to attend the Awards Evening for the first time: a very special evening for our pupils, staff, parents, Governors, and the school community to come together at the Cliff Hotel to celebrate the achievements, behaviour, and contributions of our young people to the school.It was lovely to see all the happy faces together, and I’m really looking forward to similar evenings in the coming years. A heartfelt thank you to everyone for their contributions on the night, which was a testament to outstanding teamwork; and a big thank you to Mrs Julie John for the wonderful photos to remember on our behalf.Evenings are now being organised by the PTA for the upcoming term: many thanks in advance to the team there, and remember that more people are welcome to join the team to help support!Congratulations to all the teams who took part in sports activities during the week, and thank you to the staff in the Health Department for their fantastic support.Remember that our Open Evening is coming up on Wednesday, October 8th: a great opportunity to come in, see the school, and meet all the staff.

Heddiw, cafodd disgyblion Blwyddyn 7 gyfle i gymryd rhan yn y digwyddiad Crucial Crew — profiad deinamig ac addysgiadol wedi’i gynllunio i roi sgiliau bywyd hanfodol, gwybodaeth am ddiogelwch, ac ymwybyddiaeth ehangach o’r byd o’u hamgylch i bobl ifanc.Cynhaliwyd y digwyddiad ar safle’r ysgol, lle daeth Crucial Crew â llu o asiantaethau proffesiynol ynghyd i gyflwyno cyfres o weithdai diddorol wedi’u teilwra i anghenion dysgwyr ifanc. Roedd pob sesiwn yn canolbwyntio ar sefyllfaoedd bywyd go iawn a chyngor ymarferol, gan helpu’r disgyblion i ddeall sut i gadw’n ddiogel, gwneud penderfyniadau gwybodus, ac ymateb yn hyderus mewn sefyllfaoedd heriol.Drwy gydol y dydd, bu’r disgyblion yn cymryd rhan mewn sesiynau rhyngweithiol yn ymdrin â phynciau megis:

Diogelwch personol ac ymwybyddiaeth ar-lein
Ymateb i argyfyngau a chymorth cyntaf
Diogelwch tân ac atal tanau
Ymddygiad gwrthgymdeithasol a phwysau cyfoedion
Diogelwch ar y ffyrdd ac ymddygiad ar gludiant cyhoeddus

Cafodd y gweithdai eu cyflwyno gan weithwyr proffesiynol profiadol o amryw o sefydliadau, a ddaeth â brwdfrydedd, arbenigedd, ac angerdd gwirioneddol dros addysgu pobl ifanc. Ymatebodd y disgyblion gyda brwdfrydedd a chwilfrydedd, gan ofyn cwestiynau ystyriol a chymryd rhan lawn ym mhob gweithgaredd.Hoffem estyn diolch o galon i’r holl asiantaethau a fynychodd ac a wnaeth y diwrnod yn brofiad mor werthfawr i’n disgyblion. Mae eich amser, ymdrech ac ymrwymiad i addysg ieuenctid yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi’n fawr.Mae Crucial Crew yn fwy na diwrnod o weithdai — mae’n fuddsoddiad yn nyfodol ein disgyblion, gan eu helpu i dyfu’n aelodau hyderus, cyfrifol a gwybodus o’r gymuned.

Today, our Year 7 students had the opportunity to take part in the Crucial Crew event — a dynamic and educational experience designed to equip young people with essential life skills, safety knowledge, and greater awareness of the world around them.Held on-site at the school, Crucial Crew brought together a range of professional agencies who delivered a series of engaging workshops tailored to the needs of young learners. Each session focused on real-life scenarios and practical advice, helping students understand how to stay safe, make informed decisions, and respond confidently in challenging situations.Throughout the day, students took part in interactive sessions covering topics such as:

Personal safety and online awareness
Emergency response and first aid
Fire safety and prevention
Anti-social behaviour and peer pressure
Road safety and public transport etiquette

The workshops were delivered by experienced professionals from various organisations, all of whom brought energy, expertise, and a genuine passion for educating young people. The students responded with enthusiasm and curiosity, asking thoughtful questions and engaging fully in each activity.We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the agencies who attended and made the day such a valuable experience for our pupils. Your time, effort, and commitment to youth education are truly appreciated.Crucial Crew is more than just a day of workshops — it’s an investment in the future of our students, helping them grow into confident, responsible, and informed members of the community.

Da Iawn Owen / Well done Owen

Owen Hand yn cynrychioli Clwb Modur Dyffryn Teifi yn y categori Iau yn y rali Autotest Ceir Cynhyrchu ar y 21ain o Fedi. Cynhaliwyd y digwyddiad ar fferm Bronwydd lle roedd y tir garw yn creu ras gyffrous! Gyrrodd Owen Suzuki Swift, gan ennill trydydd safle yn ei ddosbarth gyda’i lywiwr Alex. Mae Owen yn edrych ymlaen at rasio yn y rali Chwarel Pantgwyn ym mis Tachwedd. Da iawn Owen – rydym ni yn YUA yn falch iawn ohonot!
Owen Hand represented Teifi Valley Motor Club for the Junior category in the Production Car Autotest rally on the 21 of September.. This took place on Bronwydd farm where the rugged terrain made for an exciting race! Owen drove a Suzuki Swift , winning him a third in class position alongside his navigator Alex. Owen is looking forward to racing in the upcoming Pantgwyn Quarry rally in November. Well done Owen, we at YUA are proud of you!

Golau ar Lwyddiant Disgybl: Cassius yn Disgleirio yn yr Arholiad Arlwyo / Student Success Spotlight: Cassius Shines in Catering Exam

Mae Cassius, disgybl ymroddedig sy’n astudio Arlwyo a Lletygarwch yng Nghwrtnewydd, newydd gwblhau rhan allweddol o’i gwrs — arholiad coginio ymarferol. Heb unrhyw gymorth, paratôdd, coginiodd a chyflwynodd Cassius fwydlen ddwy gwrs sy’n haeddu clod mawr. Roedd ei fwydlen yn cynnwys Korma Cyw Iâr blasus fel y prif gwrs, ac yna Cheesecake Biscoff moethus fel pwdin. Roedd ei annibyniaeth, ei sgiliau a’i gyflwyniad yn rhagorol, ac fe wnaeth berfformio’n wych dan bwysau.

Rydym yn hynod falch o lwyddiant Cassius ac yn edrych ymlaen at ei gamau nesaf yn ei daith gogyddol. Da iawn ti, Cassius!

Cassius, a dedicated student studying Catering and Hospitality at Cwrtnewydd, recently completed a key part of his course — a practical cooking exam. With no support, Cassius prepared, cooked, and presented a stunning two-course meal that impressed everyone. His menu featured a flavourful Chicken Korma as the main dish, followed by a decadent Biscoff Cheesecake for dessert. His independence, skill, and presentation were outstanding, and he truly excelled under pressure. We’re incredibly proud of Cassius’s achievement and can’t wait to see what he does next in his culinary journey. Da iawn, Cassius!

Diolch i Ysgol Penglais am ein gemau cartref yr wythnos hon. Enillodd tîm hŷn hoci â thîm pêl-rwyd blwyddyn 9 eu gemau heno, tra bod un o dimau pêl-rwyd blwyddyn 8 wedi cael gêm gyfartal. Yn anffodus, collodd tîm pêl-rwyd blwyddyn 10 ac un o dimau blwyddyn 8, ond digon o bethau cadarnhaol ar gyfer wythnos nesaf.Thank you to Ysgol Penglais for our home fixtures this week. The Senior hockey team, alongside year 9 netball won this evenings games whilst one of the year 8 netball teams drew. Unfortunately, the year 10 and one of the year 8 netball teams lost but plenty of positives before our next games.

Rydym yn falch iawn o gyhoeddi bod Cai Lewis, Oliver Mitchell, a Jack Skeels wedi cael eu dewis i gynrychioli Tîm Pêl-droed Ysgolion Ceredigion y tymor hwn! Mae hwn yn gyflawniad gwych ac yn dyst i’w gwaith caled, eu hymroddiad, a’u brwdfrydedd dros y gêm. Mae cael eich dewis i chwarae ar y lefel hon yn anrhydedd sylweddol, ac rydym yn hynod falch o weld ein disgyblion yn cael eu cydnabod am eu talent a’u hymrwymiad. Dymunwn y gorau i Cai, Oliver, a Jack ar gyfer y tymor sydd i ddod. Gobeithio y bydd yn llawn perfformiadau gwych, gwaith tîm, a phrofiadau cofiadwy ar y cae ac oddi arno. Pob lwc, fechgyn — byddwn yn eich cefnogi bob cam o’r ffordd!
We are thrilled to announce that Cai Lewis, Oliver Mitchell, andJack Skeels have been selected to represent the Ceredigion Schools Football Team this season! This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to their hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport. Being chosen to play at this level is a significant honour, and we are incredibly proud to see our students recognised for their talent and commitment. We wish Cai, Oliver, and Jack the very best of luck for the season ahead. May it be filled with great performances, teamwork, and memorable moments on and off the pitch. Good luck, boys — we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!

Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol

Er sylw disgyblion y 6ed Dosbarth: mae gwybodaeth ar sut i gwblhau ffurflen gais i fod yn Lysgennad ar gyfer y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol i fyny yn ystafell y 6ed: dyddiad cau wythnos nesaf!! Os am gymorth, dewch i ofyn i Mr. Phillips.

For the attention of 6th form pupils: information regarding the application form to be an ambassador for Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol are up in the 6th form common room; closing date next week! If you need help, please come and see Mr. Phillips.

Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol

Eisteddfodau Rhanarth Ceredigion 2025-26

Dyddiadau Eisteddfodau Rhanbarth Urdd Ceredigion a dyddiadau cau cofrestru i gystadlu - cofiwch bod raid bod yn aelod o’r Urdd er mwyn cystadlu. Dyma’r linc i borth aelodaeth yr Urdd - https://porth.urdd.cymru/

Dates of the Urdd Ceredigion Regional Eisteddfodau and registration closing dates for competing - remember you must be a member of the Urdd to compete. Here’s the link to the Urdd membership portal - https://porth.urdd.cymru/

Ar ran yr ysgol, hoffwn ddiolch i’r rhieni a’r gymuned ehangach am eich cefnogaeth barhaus. Gobeithiwn eich bod wedi mwynhau darllen y rhifyn hwn o’r newyddlen ac wedi’i chael yn addysgiadol ac ysbrydoledig. Dymunwn benwythnos braf a hamddenol i chi i gyd.

On behalf of the school, I would like to thank all parents and members of our wider community for your continued support. We hope you enjoyed reading this edition of the newsletter and found it informative and uplifting. Wishing you all a restful and enjoyable weekend.

Diolch / Thank you,

Trystan

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