Ysgol Gymraeg Pontardawe Mai 2025 cylchlythyr / May 2025 newletter

Annwyl rieni a gofalwyr / Dear Parents and carers

Hoffem ddiolch yn fawr i chi i gyd am eich gwaith caled a'ch ymroddiad dros y tymor diwethaf. Bu'n dymor prysur a llawn gweithgareddau, gyda ddiwrnod Mabolgampau llwyddiannus– diolch i bawb a gymerodd ran ac i'r rhai a fu'n cefnogi gan gynnwys y CRAFf. Wrth i ni edrych ymlaen at yr wythnos nesaf, dymunwn pob lwc i'n disgyblion sy'n cystadlu yn yr Eisteddfod ym Margam. Rydym yn hynod falch ohonoch ac yn gwybod y byddwch yn cynrychioli’r ysgol gyda balchder ac angerdd. Diolch unwaith eto, a daliwch ati gyda’r ysbryd gwych! / We would like to thank you all for your hard work and dedication over the past term. It has been a busy and activity-filled time, with Sports Day being a tremendous success – thank you to everyone who took part and those who came to support especially our dedicated PTA. As we look ahead to next week, we wish the very best of luck to our pupils competing in the Eisteddfod at Margam. We are extremely proud of you and know that you will represent the school with pride and passion. Thank you once again, and keep up the fantastic spirit!

Absenoldebau a Phresenoldeb / Absences and Attendance

Mae'r ysgol yn dechrau yn brydlon am 8.45yb - mae sawl un yn cyrraedd yr ysgol yn hwyr. Ceisiwch gyrraedd ar amser os gwelwch yn dda. Os yw eich plentyn yn absennol o'r ysgol, cysylltwch â'r ysgol cyn gynted â phosibl - naill ai gadewch neges ar y llinell absenoldeb neu e-bostiwch yr ysgol. Bydd y Swyddog Lles yr ysgol yn parhau i ddanfon llythyron 1 a/neu 2 y tymor hwn gan gynnwys dirwyon os ma teuluoedd yn mynd ar eu gwyliau mwy na dwywaith mewn blwyddyn ysgol. / School starts promptly at 8.45am - several pupils still arrive at school late. Try to arrive on time please. If your child is absent from school, please contact school at the earliest convenience - either leave a message on the absence line, or email the school. The schools Education Welfare Officer will continue to issue letters 1 and/or 2 including fines to families who take more than 1 unauthorised holiday absences.

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Llythyr Presenoldeb y sir / Attendance letter by the LEA

Maes Parcio Staff / Staff Car Park

Ni chaniateir i unrhyw rieni/neiniau a theidiau barcio ym maes parcio'r staff, bydd unrhyw geir yn parcio yn cael ei adrodd i'r awdurdod. Bydd y giatiau ar gau o 8.30-2.50. / No Parents/grandparents are allowed to park in the staff car park, any cars parking will be reported to the police and NPT. The gates will be closed between 8.30-2.50pm.

HMS / INSET - Dydd Gwener Mehefin 27ain / Friday June 27th

Am ddyddiadau pellach ewch ar / For more dates please visit : https://beta.npt.gov.uk/cy/ysgolion-a-dysgu/dyddiadau-tymhorau-ysgolion/diwrnodau-hms-ysgol/?nextyear=true

Ymateb Holiaduron Rhieni haf 2025 Parent questionnaire summary Summer 2025

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Diolch / Thank you,

Mr M Evans (Pennaeth / Headteacher)

Thema ysgol gyfan tymor hwn yw 'Hud a Lledrith' / Our concept this term is 'Hud a Lledrith' (Whole School)

Instagram

Edrychwch ar ein tudalen ar Instagram @ysgolpontardawe ... Mae'n ardal wych lle byddwch yn dod o hyd i lwyth o luniau ac enghreifftiau o'r gwaith gwych sy'n digwydd yn yr ysgol! https://www.instagram.com/ysgolpontardawe?igsh=cHVwNWY1M3B0MW80

Check out our Instagram page @ysgolpontardawe ... it is a fantastic area where you will find loads of pictures and examples of the brilliant work that goes on in school! https://www.instagram.com/ysgolpontardawe?igsh=cHVwNWY1M3B0MW80

Presenoldeb / Attendance = 93.9% (ers Med/ since Sept)

Nid da lle gellir gwell! Os na all eich plentyn mynychu'r ysgol oherwydd salwch, gwnewch yn siŵr bod swyddfa'r ysgol yn cael gwybod cyn gynted â phosibl. / Always room for improvement! If your child is unable to attend school due to illness, make sure the school office is notified as soon as possible.

Diogelu / Safeguarding

Os yw'ch plentyn yn poeni neu'n gofidio am unrhyw beth - yn y cartref neu yn yr ysgol, mae croeso iddo/iddu a'i gynghori i siarad ag oedolyn dibynadwy yn yr ysgol.

If your child is worried or upset about anything - home-based or school-based, they are welcome and advised to speak to a trusted adult within school.

Person Dynodedig ar gyfer Diogelu / Designated Safeguarding Person (DSP) - Mr M Evans

Dirprwyon Diogelu / Deputy DSP - Mr A Owen, Mrs L Curtis, Miss A Jones a Mrs N Fairburn

Pigion yr hanner tymor / Events this term

Profiadau Addysgiadol tymor hwn / This term's Learning Experiences

Chwaraeon Campus yr ysgol / Sporting activities the school offers

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Dyddiadur / Diary days

23.5.25: Hanner Tymor Sulgwyn / Whitsun Half term

26.5.25: Wythnos Eisteddfod yr Urdd Dur a Mor

4-6.6.25: Llangrannog Bl 5

17.6.25: Ymweliad Harry Potter Bl 5 a 6

18.6.25: Diwrnod Trosglwyddo YGY Bl 6 / Year 6 transition day at YGYstalyfera

23.6.25: Diwrnod Blasu Bl5 YGY / Year 5 taster day at YGYstalyfera

25.6.25: Diwrnod Agored YGYstalyfera i bawb o fl 3-6 / YGYstalyfera open day for everyone in yrs 3-6 - 4.00-6.00pm

26.6.25: Ffair Haf / Summer Fayre

27.6.25: HMS / INSET

30.6.25: Bl6 Cerdded Mynydd Marchywel

1.7.25: Mabolgampau Ysgolion Cymraeg / Welsh Schools Sports Day

4.7.25: Crucial Crew Bl 6

7.7.25: Heatherton Bl6

10.7.25: Gwasanaeth Ymadawyr Bl 6 / Yr 6 school leavers assembly

11.7.25: GIG Siarter Iaith / Welsh Charter GIG

17.7.25: Diwrnod olaf i blant Meithrin am yr haf / Last school day Nursery for pupils

18.7.25: Diwrnod Agored Meithrin / Nursery Open day

18.7.25: Diwrnod olaf i blant am yr haf / Last school day for pupils

21.7.25: HMS / INSET

Fe fydd newidiadau i’r dyddiadur wrth i’r tymor datblygu. Hysbysebwn mewn da bryd. There will be amendments to this diary as the term progresses. We’ll keep you well informed.

Os ydych chi ein hangen ni, cysylltwch trwy e-bost yn swyddfa@yggpontardawe.npt.school

If you need us, please contact by email at swyddfa@yggpontardawe.npt.school