Llais Beca Cylchlythyr Ysgol Beca

Presenoldeb Blwyddyn Academaidd 2024/2025 Academic Year Attendance (Targed/Target 95%)

92.97%

Yn ein hysgol ni, mae presenoldeb prydlon yn allweddol i sicrhau bod pob plentyn yn cael budd llawn o’i addysg. Mae cyrraedd ar amser nid yn unig yn helpu'ch plentyn i ddechrau'r diwrnod yn gadarnhaol ond hefyd yn tarfu cyn lleied â phosibl ar ddysgu. Sylwch ei bod yn ddyletswydd arnom i hysbysu rhieni a gofalwyr os yw presenoldeb disgybl yn isel neu os yw'n gyson hwyr, oherwydd gallai hyn arwain at anfon llythyr i fynychu cyfarfod presenoldeb i wella cyfraddau presenoldeb a phrydlondeb. Mae eich cydweithrediad yn hanfodol i helpu ein holl ddisgyblion i ffynnu.

At our school, punctual attendance is key to ensuring every child receives the full benefit of their education. Arriving on time not only helps your child start the day positively but also minimises disruption to learning. Please note that it is our duty to notify parents and carers if a pupil's attendance is low or if they are consistently late, as this may lead to the issuance of a letter to attend an attendance meeting to improve attendance and punctuality rates. Your cooperation is essential in helping all our pupils thrive.

Diogelu / Safeguarding

Yn Ysgol Beca, mae diogelu yn flaenoriaeth sylfaenol, gan sicrhau diogelwch a lles pob disgybl. Mae ein polisi diogelu yn amlinellu cyfrifoldebau’r ysgol, rhieni, disgyblion a’r gymuned ehangach wrth greu amgylchedd diogel. Rydym yn cydnabod bod diogelu yn ymdrech ar y cyd. Rôl yr Ysgol: Mae ein staff wedi’u hyfforddi i adnabod ac ymateb i arwyddion o gam-drin neu esgeulustod, gan ddilyn gweithdrefnau sefydledig i warchod plant. Rydym yn cynnal awyrgylch agored a chefnogol lle mae disgyblion yn teimlo’n ddiogel i fynegi eu pryderon. Rôl Rhieni: Anogir rhieni i gymryd rhan weithredol yn yr ysgol, gan feithrin cyfathrebu agored i gefnogi lles eu plant. Rydym yn annog rhieni i rannu unrhyw bryderon am ddiogelwch neu les eu plentyn yn brydlon. Rôl Disgyblion: Rydym yn addysgu disgyblion am ddiogelwch personol a phwysigrwydd siarad allan os ydynt yn teimlo'n anghyfforddus neu dan fygythiad. Mae grymuso plant i ddeall diogelu yn cyfrannu at eu diogelwch eu hunain a diogelwch eu cyfoedion. Rôl y Gymuned: Mae’r gymuned ehangach yn chwarae rhan hanfodol wrth ddiogelu drwy aros yn wyliadwrus a rhoi gwybod am unrhyw bryderon ynghylch lles plentyn.

Os oes gan rieni unrhyw bryderon ynghylch diogelu, anogir nhw i gysylltu'n uniongyrchol â'r Uwch Swyddog Dynodedig ar gyfer diogelu plant yn yr ysgol, Mr. Mark Bowen. Mae ein polisi diogelu, sydd wedi’i alinio â chanllawiau Cyngor Sir Gaerfyrddin a Llywodraeth Cymru, yn cael ei adolygu’n flynyddol i sicrhau ei effeithiolrwydd a’i berthnasedd. Mae copi o’r polisi ar gael ar wefan yr ysgol neu ar gais gan swyddfa’r ysgol. Gyda’n gilydd, trwy gydweithio a chyfathrebu agored, rydym yn ymdrechu i gynnal amgylchedd diogel a gofalgar i’n holl ddisgyblion.

At Ysgol Beca, safeguarding is a fundamental priority, ensuring the safety and well-being of every pupil. Our safeguarding policy outlines the responsibilities of the school, parents, pupils, and the wider community in creating a secure environment. We recognise that safeguarding is a collective effort. School's Role: Our staff are trained to identify and respond to signs of abuse or neglect, adhering to established procedures to protect children. We maintain an open and supportive atmosphere where pupils feel safe to express concerns. Parents' Role: Parents are encouraged to engage actively with the school, fostering open communication to support their children's welfare. We urge parents to share any concerns regarding their child's safety or well-being promptly. Pupils' Role: We educate pupils about personal safety and the importance of speaking up if they feel uncomfortable or threatened. Empowering children to understand safeguarding contributes to their own protection and that of their peers. Community's Role: The broader community plays a vital part in safeguarding by remaining vigilant and reporting any concerns about a child's welfare.

If parents have any safeguarding concerns, they are encouraged to contact the school's Designated Senior Person for child protection, Mr. Mark Bowen, directly. Our safeguarding policy, aligned with guidance from Carmarthenshire County Council and the Welsh Government, is reviewed annually to ensure its effectiveness and relevance. A copy of the policy is available on our school website or upon request from the school office. Together, through collaboration and open dialogue, we strive to maintain a safe and nurturing environment for all our pupils.

Gweithgareddau Ysgol Gyfan / Whole School Activities

Colli Ysgol : Colli Allan / Miss School : Miss Out

Cynhaliodd yr awdurdod lleol weithdy "Colli Ysgol : Colli Allan" yn ddiweddar gyda disgyblion i hyrwyddo pwysigrwydd prydlondeb a phresenoldeb rheolaidd. Trwy weithgareddau difyr a thrafodaethau rhyngweithiol, dysgodd disgyblion sut mae cyrraedd ar amser yn sicrhau nad ydynt yn colli allan ar wersi a phrofiadau gwerthfawr. Pwysleisiodd y gweithdy fod pob munud yn yr ysgol yn cyfrannu at eu llwyddiant academaidd a’u twf personol, gan annog ymdeimlad cryf o gyfrifoldeb ac ysbryd cymunedol.

The local authority recently held a "Miss School: Miss Out" workshop with pupils to promote the importance of punctuality and regular attendance. Through engaging activities and interactive discussions, pupils learned how arriving on time ensures they don't miss out on valuable lessons and experiences. The workshop emphasised that every minute at school contributes to their academic success and personal growth, encouraging a strong sense of responsibility and community spirit.

Diwrnod Miwsig Cymru / Welsh Music Day

Cafodd ein disgyblion gyfle gwych yn ddiweddar i berfformio yng Nghaffi Beca i ddathlu Dydd Miwsig Cymru, lle buont yn canu caneuon a chwarae offerynnau i’r gymuned leol. Roedd y profiad hwn nid yn unig yn caniatáu iddynt arddangos eu doniau ond hefyd yn eu helpu i gysylltu â'n cymuned mewn ffordd ystyrlon. Estynnwn ein diolch o galon i Gaffi Beca am ei lletygarwch cynnes ac am ddarparu llwyfan mor wych, yn ogystal ag i’r rhieni ac aelodau’r gymuned - gwerthfawrogwyd eu cefnogaeth yn fawr. Edrychwn ymlaen at lawer mwy o gyfleoedd i berfformio a dathlu gyda’n gilydd yn y gymuned yn fuan.

Our pupils recently had a fantastic opportunity to perform at Caffi Beca in celebration of Welsh Music Day, where they sang songs and played instruments for the local community. This experience not only allowed them to showcase their talents but also helped them connect with our community in a meaningful way. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Caffi Beca for their warm hospitality and for providing such a wonderful platform, as well as to the parents and community members whose support was truly appreciated. We look forward to many more opportunities to perform and celebrate together in the community soon.

Gweithdy a Disgo Y Welsh Whisperer / Welsh Whisperer Workshop and Disco

Ymwelodd y Welsh Whisperer â’n hysgol a gweithio gyda’r plant i greu cân newydd oedd yn dathlu ein diwylliant. Roedd ei ddull hwyliog a hawdd yn helpu pawb i deimlo'n gyffrous am gerddoriaeth. Yn ddiweddarach, mwynhawyd disgo bywiog lle bu’r holl ddisgyblion yn dawnsio a chael amser gwych. Diolchwn i’r Welsh Whisperer am ei gefnogaeth ac i’n staff a’r Gymdeithas Rhieni ac Athrawon am wneud y disgo yn bosib.

The Welsh Whisperer visited our school and worked with the children to create a new song that celebrated our culture. His fun and easy approach helped everyone feel excited about music. Later, we enjoyed a lively disco where all the pupils danced and had a great time. We thank the Welsh Whisperer for his support and our staff and PTA for making the disco possible.

Gweithdy Dawnsio Gwerin gyda Betsan Campbell / Folk Dancing Workshop with Betsan Campbell

Roedd y criw Dawnsio Gwerin yn ffodus iawn i gael gweithdy meistr gan Betsan Campbell wrth eu paratoi ar gyfer yr Eisteddfod yr Urdd. Cyfle gwych iddynt ddatblygu eu sgiliau dawnsio a cael profiad gwych gan Betsan, sydd wedi bod yn dawnsio ers yn ifanc iawn ac yn parahau i gystadlu a perfformio ar draws Cymru gyfan. Diolch yn fawr Betsan.

The Folk Dancing crew were very fortunate to have a master class from Betsan Campbell in preparing them for the Urdd Eisteddfod. A great opportunity for them to develop their dancing skills and get a great experience from Betsan, who has been dancing since a very young age and continues to compete and perform across the whole of Wales. Thank you very much Betsan.

Ymweliad gan Meinir Howells / A visit from Meinir Howells

Roeddem yn ffodus iawn i gael ymweliad gan un o ser y byd teledu yng Nghymru - Meinir Howells. Mae Meinir yn gyflwynwraig teledu a gellir ei gweld ar amryw o raglenni gan gynnwys 'Ffermio' a 'Y Sioe Frenhinol' ar S4C. Yn ogystal a gweithio yn y byd teledu, mae Meinir yn rhedeg fferm lwyddiannus iawn gyda'i gwr, Gary a'u plant Sioned a Dafydd - Fferm Shadog. Soniodd Meinir am sut mae'r Gymraeg wedi ei helpu gyda'i gyrfa a pwysigrwydd siarad Cymraeg er mwyn cael gyrfa lewyrchus yn y dyfodol. Cafodd y disgyblion gyfle i holi amrywiaeth o gwestiynnau a hyfryd oedd clywed yr hyn mae'r disgyblion yn ei wybod yn barod am y byd amaeth yng Nghymru. Diolch yn fawr Meinir.

We were very lucky to have a visit from one of the stars of the television world in Wales - Meinir Howells. Meinir is a television presenter and can be seen on various programs including 'Ffermio' and 'The Royal Show' on S4C. As well as working in the television world, Meinir runs a very successful farm with her husband, Gary and their children Sioned and Dafydd - Shadog Farm. Meinir talked about how the Welsh language has helped her with her career and the importance of speaking Welsh in order to have a prosperous career in the future. The pupils had the opportunity to ask a variety of questions and it was wonderful to hear what the pupils already know about the agricultural world in Wales. Thank you very much Meinir.

Cwis Dim Clem / Dim Clem Quiz

Llongyfarchiadau i grwp o ddisgyblion a gystadlodd yng Nghwis Dim Clem ac enillodd y gystadleuaeth! Ar ôl sawl cwestiwn heriol, fe wnaethant ddod i'r brig a sicrhau eu lle yn y rownd nesaf. Mae Cwis Dim Clem, a drefnir gan y Mentrau Iaith, yn gystadleuaeth gwybodaeth gyffredinol hwyliog sy’n rhoi cyfle i ddisgyblion ledled Cymru i brofi eu sgiliau mewn pynciau amrywiol. Roedd ein tîm yn wynebu cwestiynau am bopeth o ddiwylliant Cymraeg i ddigwyddiadau hanesyddol a cherddoriaeth, ond gyda gwaith tîm gwych a gwybodaeth fanwl, fe ddaethant allan fel pencampwyr. Pob lwc iddyn nhw yn y rownd nesaf!

Congratulations to a group of pupils who competed in the Cwis Dim Clem and won the competition! After several challenging questions, they came out on top and secured their place in the next round. Cwis Dim Clem, organized by Mentrau Iaith, is a fun general knowledge competition that gives pupils across Wales the chance to test their skills in various subjects. Our team faced questions on everything from Welsh culture to historical events and music, but with great teamwork and detailed knowledge, they emerged as champions. Best of luck to them in the next round!

DOSBARTHIADAU / CLASSES

Dosbarth Carn Gyfrwy

Erbyn hyn rydym hanner ffordd drwy’r flwyddyn academaidd – i ble’r aeth yr amser! Rydym wedi bod yn brysur iawn yn ystod yr hanner tymor yma. Mae’r disgyblion i gyd wedi cael amrywiaeth o gyfleoedd gwahanol i ddatblygu eu sgiliau amrywiol ac mae eu hannibyniaeth yn cryfhau bob dydd.

Ein thema’r tymor hwn yw ‘O’r Fesen i’r Dderwen’ ac rydym wedi bod yn edrych ar y stori ‘Jac a’r Goeden Ffa’ a ‘Y Tri Mochyn Bach’. Mae’r disgyblion wedi ymgymryd âg amrywiaeth o weithgareddau i ddatblygu sgiliau Mathemateg a Rhifedd gan gynnwys dangos cynrychiolaeth o rifau amrywiol, brawddegau rhif, dwbl, hanner, siapiau 2D, siapiau 3D a cymesuredd. Rydym wedi bod yn dysgu cân bondiau rhif a’i ganu bob dydd yn ddibynnol ar beth yw rhif yr wythnos – mae’r disgyblion wrth eu boddau yn dysgu caneuon gwahanol. Wrth edrych ar siapiau amrywiol, mae’r disgyblion wedi cael cyfle i ddefnyddio magnedau siapiau amrywiol i adeiladu siapiau 3D yn yr ardal ymchwilio. Mae’r deunyddiau yma hefyd wedi datblygu eu sgiliau adnabod lliwiau, gwyddoniaeth a thechnoleg hefyd. Rydym wedi bod yn brysur yn adeiladu tai y tri mochyn bach ac fe wnaeth y disgyblion greu coeden Jac gan ddefnyddio deunyddiau amrywiol ar ffurf collage dosbarth cyfan. Hyfryd oedd gweld eu dychymyg yn datblygu.

Buon yn brysur yn dysgu ac yn dathlu Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen, ac fe gafodd pob disgybl gyfle i greu cerdyn a'i fynd adref i'w roi i berson arbennig. Yn ein sesiynnau iaith, mae’r disgyblion wedi bod yn dysgu’r ddwy stori ar ffurf Pie Corbet ac wedi llwyddo i’w hailadrodd yn anibynnol. Wrth edrych ar y stori ‘Y Tri Mochyn Bach’ defnyddiodd y disgyblion eu dychymyg i newid rhan o’r stori a’u gofnodi yn eu llyfrau ac ar lafar. Buom yn brysur yn dysgu am ansoddeiriau a’u defnyddio i ddisgrifio cymeriadau gwahanol o’r storïau yma. Cafodd y disgyblion i gyd gyfle i drefnu lluniau o’r ddwy stori yn yr ardal ddarllen a datblygu eu cymhwysedd digidol drwy sganio côd QR i wrando a dilyn y stori hefyd.

Yn ystod yr wythnos olaf, cafodd y disgyblion gyfle i ddatblygu eu sgiliau echddygol bras wrth addurno ac ysgrifennu llythyren cyntaf eu henw ar gacen fach - cawsant gyfle i'w blasu a mynd a un arall adref wedyn, roeddent wrth eu boddau. Wrth ddablygu sgiliau Celfyddydau Mynegiannol y disgyblion, maent wedi cael cyfle i berfformio amrywiaeth o ganeuon gwahanol yn Caffi Beca fel rhan o’n dathliadau Dydd Miwsig Cymru. Hyfryd oedd gweld hyder pob disgybl yn codi.

Rydym wrthi’n brysur nawr yn paratoi ar gyfer dathliadau Dydd Gwyl Dewi ac Eisteddfod yr Urdd lle fydd llawer o’n disgyblion yn canu, adrodd a canu cerdd dant yn unigol ac mewn grŵp. Edrychwn ymlaen i glywed a gweld y disgyblion yn rhoi 100% yn eu perfformiadau. Diolch yn fawr i'r plant i gyd am eu holl waith caled dros yr hanner tymor hwn, mae wedi bod yn bleser eu dysgu. Diolch yn fawr i'r rhieni i gyd am bob cefnogaeth. Edrychwn ymlaen nawr at yr hanner tymor nesaf. Mwynhewch y gwyliau. Miss Dafydd, Miss Carey a Miss Carol.

We are now halfway through the academic year - where has the time gone! We have been very busy during this half term. All the pupils have had a variety of different opportunities to develop their various skills and their independence is getting stronger every day.

Our theme this term is 'From the Acorn to the Oak' and we have been looking at the story 'Jack and the Beanstalk' and 'The Three Little Pigs'. The pupils have undertaken a variety of activities to develop Mathematics and Numeracy skills including showing a representation of various numbers, number sentences, double, half, 2D shapes, 3D shapes and symmetry. We have been learning a number bonds song and singing it every day depending on what the number of the week is - the pupils love learning different songs. When looking at various shapes, the pupils have had the opportunity to use magnets of various shapes to build 3D shapes in the research area. These materials have also developed their color recognition, science and technology skills as well. We have been busy building the houses of the three little pigs and the pupils created a Jack tree using various materials in the form of a whole class collage. It was wonderful to see their imagination develop.

We have been busy learning and celebrating Welsh Valantines Day (Santes Dwynwen), and each pupil had the opportunity to create a card and take it home to give to a special person. In our Welsh language sessions, the pupils have been learning two stories – ‘Jack and the Bean stock’ and ‘The Three Little Pigs’ in the form of Pie Corbet and have succeeded in repeating them independently. When looking at the story 'The Three Little Pigs' the pupils used their imagination to change part of the story and recorded them in their books and orally. We were busy learning about adjectives and using them to describe different characters from these stories. All the pupils had the opportunity to arrange pictures of the two stories in the reading area and develop their digital competence by scanning a QR code to listen and follow the story as well.

During the last week, the pupils had the opportunity to develop their gross motor skills while decorating and writing the first letter of their name on a small cake - they had the opportunity to taste it and take another home afterwards, they were delighted. While developing the pupils' Expressive Arts skills, they have had the opportunity to perform a variety of different songs in Caffi Beca as part of our Welsh Music Day celebrations. It was wonderful to see the confidence of each pupil rise.

We are now busy preparing for St David's Day celebrations and the Urdd Eisteddfod where many of our pupils will be singing, reciting and singing cedd dant individually and in a group. We look forward to hearing and seeing the pupils give 100% in their performances. A big thank you to all the children for all their hard work over this half term, it has been a pleasure to teach them. Many thanks to all the parents for all their support. We now look forward to the next half term. Enjoy the holidays. Miss Dafydd, Miss Carey and Miss Carol.

Dosbarth Cwm Cerwyn

Mae hanner tymor prysur arall wedi mynd heibio yn nosbarth Cwm Cerwyn. Rydym wedi bod yn datblygu ystod helaeth o sgiliau ac adeiladu ar ein profiadau ar draws y cwricwlwm. Yn ystod sesiynau ymarfer corff rydym wedi datblygu sgiliau aml-chwaraeon, gyda ffocws ar bêl-rwyd a rygbi yn bennaf. Fe wnaeth tîm cymysg o blant blwyddyn 5 a 6 cystadlu yng nghystadleuaeth pêl-rwyd Yr Urdd. Mae’r ysgol yn browd iawn ohonoch!

Fe ddathlom Ddiwrnod Santes Dwynwen trwy gwblhau tasgau darllen a defnyddio meddalwedd Adobe er mwyn animeiddio dweud stori Santes Dwynwen. Hefyd fe ddathlom Ddiwrnod Defnyddio’r Rhyngrwyd yn ddiogel gyda gwersi Adobe ar-lein a dysgu am beryglon addasu lluniau neu fide oar y we. Roedd y Dosbarth wedi mwynhau datblygu ein sgiliau cerddorol yn ystod sesiynau drymiau Mr Phillips.

Yn ystod ein sesiynau Gwener Gwyllt rydym wedi bod yn datblygu’r ardal garddio yn barod i blannu llysiau i dyfu erbyn yr haf. Mae’r plant wedi bod yn brysur iawn yn tynnu chwyn, plannu coed a mesur taldra. Rydym wedi casglu data taldra coed ac adar yn yr ardal ac wedi defnyddio adnoddau J2Data er mwyn llunio graffiau i gynrychioli’n data.

Mae pawb wedi bod yn brysur yn ymarfer am Eisteddfod Yr Urdd yn ystod yr hanner tymor yma, ac roedd yn fraint i’r Ysgol gyfan cael perfformio yng Nghaffi Beca i ddathlu Dydd Miwsig Cymru. Roedd yn arbennig i orffen yr hanner tymor gyda gweithdy a disgo gyda’r Welsh Whisperer yn Ysgol Beca. Diolch am hanner tymor arbennig arall!

Another busy half term has passed in Dosbarth Cwm Cerwyn. We have been developing a wide range of skills and building on previous experiences across the curriculum. During our Physical Education sessions we have been developing our multi-sport skills, with a focus on netball and rugby specifically. A mixed team from years 5 and 6 competed in the Urdd mixed netball competition and we as a school were very proud!

We celebrated Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen by completing a variety of reading tasks and using Adobe software to animate the telling of Dwynwen’s story. We also celebrated Safer Internet Day with a live Adobe lesson and learning about the dangers of photo and video editing online. The class enjoyed continuing to develop our drumming skills during Mr Phillips’ lessons too.

During our Gwener Gwyllt sessions the children have been very busy developing the gardening area ready to plant vegetables before the summer. The children have worked hard weeding, planted trees and measured the height of trees. We have collected the data for heights of trees and the different birds in the area, then used the digital tools on J2Data to create graphs to represent our data.

Everyone has been busy practicing ready for Eisteddfod Yr Urdd this half term and it was an honour to perform at Caffi Beca when we celebrated Welsh Music Day. It was fantastic to finish our half term off with a workshop and disco hosted by the Welsh Whisperer in Ysgol Beca. Thank you all for another great half term.