Bwletin y Pennaeth - 06/11/2026 - The Head's Bulletin
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OPSIYNOL
Yr Her Feddwl Fawr – Stori’r Mis
Symffoni’r Rhewlif
Sefais wrth ffenestri dwbl drafftiog ein fflat ym Moscow ac edrychais allan. Roedd hen adeiladau fflat yn blocio’r rhan fwyaf o’r awyr gaeaf llwyd, ac roedd y ddaear islaw yn frown gydag eira budr. Sylwais ar fenyw yn croesi’r stryd, ei hwyneb wedi’i orchuddio â sgarff drwchus. Roedd hi’n edrych yn oer ac yn drist.
Roedd y bore yn berffaith ar gyfer darllen. Tynnais y llenni, trowais y golau ymlaen, a chyrlio i fyny yn fy ngwely gyda llyfr. Y ffôn oedd yn cyrraedd.
Ar ôl munud, clywais fy mam yn dweud, "Wrth gwrs! Byddai Marina wrth ei bodd â hynny. Hwyl fawr."
Pwy oedd hynny? meddyliais. A beth oeddwn i fod i’w garu? Cerddodd Mama i mewn i’m hystafell ac agorodd y llenni’n llydan eto. "Amser codi, Marina. Mae Ewythr Gena yn mynd â chi i Sparrow Hills."
Mynd allan ar y bore gaeaf oer hwn? Dim ffordd. Tynnais flanced yn nes o’m cwmpas. “Ond mae hi’n rhewi allan.”
“Byddwch chi’n cael hwyl,” meddai Mama. Ysgwydais fy mhen. “Nid yn y tywydd hwn.” Yn ystod yr haf, roeddwn i wrth fy modd yn mynd i Sparrow Hills, bwyta hufen iâ mefus o gwpan papur a cherdded drwy'r parc wrth Brifysgol Talaith Moscow. Ond mynd yno ar y bore gaeaf oer hwn?
“Paratowch,” meddai Mama. “Bydd Ewythr Gena yma’n fuan.”
Yn rhy fuan, canodd y gloch drws. Pan agorodd Mama’r drws, rhoddodd Ewythr Gena ei fag cefn i lawr a’m cofleidio. Wedi’i wisgo mewn jîns pylu, siwmper wedi’i gwau gan fy mam-gu, a siaced lawr ddu, safodd Ewythr Gena yn syth ac yn dal. Hyd yn oed yng nghanol y gaeaf hir, roedd mor flinedig o sgïo a dringo mynyddoedd. Trodd at Mama a’i chofleidio hi hefyd. “Oes gen ti fwg teithio?”
“Siŵr,” meddai Mama. “Hoffech chi de neu goffi ynddo?”
“Dim ond un gwag.” Rhoddodd y mwg teithio yn ei fag cefn a gwenu arnaf. “Yn barod, Marina?”
“Mae’n debyg.” Botymais fy nghot i fyny at fy nhrwyn a thynnu het flewog gynnes ymlaen.
Aethom i lawr dwy set o risiau i’r palmant cul, lle’r oedd eira wedi’i bentyrru’n uchel. Plygais fy ysgwyddau a gwgu ar yr oerfel.
Fe groeson ni'r stryd a cherdded i lawr grisiau serth gorsaf y metro i ddal y trên i Sparrow Hills. Roedd waliau a cholofnau marmor, llawr sgleiniog, a mosaig lliwgar ar y nenfwd yn gwneud i'r orsaf edrych fel palas tsar. Roedd hi'n gynhesach yn yr orsaf. Dechreuodd fy nghorff ymlacio.
Syllais i mewn i dduwch y twnnel. Roedd dau olau llachar yn agosáu. Chwythodd y trên ei gorn wrth iddo ruthro i mewn i'r orsaf, arogl olew yn llenwi'r awyr. Pan agorodd y drysau, fe ddringon ni ar y trên ac eisteddon ni ar fainc frown glustogog.
Cyn bo hir, fe wnaethon ni dynnu i mewn i'r orsaf â waliau gwydr yn Sparrow Hills. “Allwn ni ddim ond reidio o gwmpas ar y trên?” dywedais i. Gwnaeth golau dydd i mi lygaid.
Tynnodd Ewythr Gena fi i fyny'n ysgafn. “Byddech chi'n colli'r holl hwyl.”
Y tu allan, gwnaeth yr awyr rhewllyd i'm mochau goglais. Chwibanodd a gwynodd y gwynt.
“Dydw i ddim yn gwybod pa mor hir y gallaf aros allan yma,” dywedais i wrth i ni ddechrau cerdded i fyny'r allt.
“Sws. Edrychwch.”
Roedd darn o goed eiraog yn disgleirio â changhennau wedi'u gorchuddio â rhew. Roedden nhw'n siglo yn y gwynt.
Pwyntiodd Ewythr Gena at y palmant wedi'i frithio ag enfysau. “Mae'r lliwiau hyn yn adlewyrchiad o'r canghennau rhewllyd, golau gwyn wedi'i dorri i lawr i saith lliw'r enfys.” Tynnodd fi'n agosach at y coed. “Gwrandewch.” Yn gyntaf, dim ond y gwynt a glywais. Yna daeth tincian a chlychau gwan.
“Beth yw hynna?” gofynnais.
“Symffoni’r rhewlif,” meddai Ewythr Gena. “Syrthiodd eira ar y canghennau. Toddiodd, yna rhewodd eto. Nawr, mae’r canghennau rhewllyd yn clychau wrth iddynt siglo yn y gwynt.” Tynnais fy het i fyny i ryddhau fy nghlustiau. Roedd y canghennau’n swnio fel cannoedd o glychau bach yn canu, yn tincian, ac yn clychau. Sefais wedi fy swyno, yn syllu’n syth i fyny ar y canghennau.
Cymerodd Ewythr Gena y mwg teithio o’i fag cefn, yna cerddodd yn ddyfnach i’r cwmwl o goed a llenwodd y mwg ag eira ffres, disglair. “Byddwn yn gwneud te gartref. Mae’r eira a gesglir yma yn gwneud te blasus.”
Daethom at y rheilen warchod gwenithfaen uwchben Afon Moskva ddisglair. O uchder Bryniau’r To, roedd Moscow yn edrych fel dinas tylwyth teg. Roedd cromenni aur hen eglwysi a choed wedi’u gorchuddio ag eira yn gwneud i’r adeiladau concrit ymddangos yn fwy disglair. Yna torrodd yr haul trwy’r cymylau.
“Mae’r haul yn tywynnu!” dywedais i.
Gwenodd Ewythr Gena. “Mae’r haul bob amser yn tywynnu. Mae angen i chi ddringo’n ddigon uchel i’w weld.”
“Ac mae’n rhaid i chi fynd allan yn y gaeaf i glywed symffoni’r rhewlif,” dywedais i wrth i ni gerdded i lawr y bryn.
Questions
Yn y stori, mae teulu Marina yn ei hannog i fynd allan. Beth ydych chi'n meddwl y byddai Marina wedi'i wneud pe na bai ei theulu wedi ei gwthio i fynd allan? Pryd mae eich teulu eich hun wedi eich annog i wneud rhywbeth oedd yn dda i chi?
Mae ewythr Marina yn ei hannog i werthfawrogi natur o'i chwmpas. Disgrifiwch amser pan wnaethoch chi werthfawrogi profiad a gawsoch chi mewn natur. Beth wnaeth y profiad yn arbennig?
Sut mae Marina yn dysgu gwerthfawrogi harddwch natur? Sut ydych chi'n meddwl bod ei phrofiadau yn yr awyr agored wedi newid ei barn ar y gaeaf?
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GWYBODAETH YN UNIG
Adroddiad Ymweliad Interim Estyn
Rydym wrth ein bodd yn rhannu gyda theuluoedd y llythyr a dderbyniwyd gennym yn dilyn ymweliad interim Estyn ag Ysgol Panteg ym mis Hydref 2026. Yn ystod yr ymweliad, ystyriodd yr arolygwyr y cynnydd y mae'r ysgol wedi'i wneud mewn perthynas â dau argymhelliad o'n harolygiad craidd blaenorol. Arsylwyd addysgu a dysgu, siaradwyd ag arweinwyr, disgyblion a staff, adolygwyd dogfennaeth ac edrychwyd ar samplau o waith disgyblion.
Mae'r llythyr yn cydnabod y gwaith pwrpasol sydd wedi digwydd ar draws yr ysgol. Ymhlith ei ganfyddiadau, mae Estyn yn tynnu sylw at effaith gadarnhaol ein gwaith ar hyder, gwydnwch ac annibyniaeth disgyblion; y disgwyliadau uchel sydd gan staff ar gyfer pob disgybl; ein gweledigaeth uchelgeisiol ar gyfer cefnogi pob dysgwr; a'r prosesau cadarn a ddefnyddiwn i olrhain cynnydd disgyblion ac addasu ein darpariaeth.
Rydym yn arbennig o falch bod yr adroddiad yn cydnabod bod disgyblion yn cymryd mwy o gyfrifoldeb am eu dysgu, gan gymhwyso dysgu blaenorol yn fwy annibynnol a dibynnu llai ar gefnogaeth oedolion. Mae hefyd yn cydnabod y diwylliant cynhwysol ar draws yr ysgol a'r gwaith gwerthfawr sy'n cael ei wneud i gryfhau sgiliau llafar a llythrennedd disgyblion.
Mae'r canfyddiadau hyn yn adlewyrchu gwaith caled ac ymrwymiad ein disgyblion a'n staff, ac rydym yn hynod falch o'r cynnydd sy'n cael ei wneud. Rydym hefyd yn cydnabod nad yw gwelliant ysgolion byth yn dod i ben, a byddwn yn parhau i adeiladu ar y gwaith hwn wrth i ni symud ymlaen.
Rydym yn annog ein holl deuluoedd i ddarllen y llythyr llawn gan Estyn, yr ydym yn falch o'i rannu gyda chi.
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ANGEN GWEITHREDU
Calendr Nadolig
Mae hi wedi cyrraedd yr adeg honno o'r flwyddyn eto! Ni fydd yn hir cyn i'r Adfent gyrraedd!
Rwy'n falch iawn o gyhoeddi ein digwyddiadau dathlu Nadolig. Bydd copi papur o hwn yn cael ei anfon adref heddiw gyda'r plant hefyd fel y gallwch drefnu eich dyddiaduron, gwybod beth sy'n digwydd pryd a threfnu tocynnau ar gyfer sioeau Nadolig.
Beth sydd angen i mi ei wneud nawr?
Edrychwch ar y calendr Nadolig fel eich bod chi'n gwybod beth sy'n berthnasol i'ch teulu.
Ddydd Llun, mewngofnodwch i Parent Pay i dalu am docynnau sioe Nadolig (pawb), partïon pysgod a sglodion (Blynyddoedd 4-6) a'r pantomeim (Blynyddoedd 2-6).
Bydd tocynnau ar gyfer sioeau Nadolig yn gyfyngedig i 2 fesul perfformiad i ddechrau - sy'n golygu cyfanswm o 4 y plentyn. Fodd bynnag, byddwn yn rhyddhau unrhyw docynnau heb eu gwerthu yn agosach at ddyddiad y sioeau.
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ANGEN GWEITHREDU
Cystadleuaeth Cardiau Nadolig
Fel yn y blynyddoedd blaenorol, byddwn yn cynnal cystadleuaeth cardiau Nadolig! Rydym wrth ein bodd yn anfon cardiau Nadolig ac mae gan ein hysgol lawer i'w hanfon eleni - ond nid ydym am ddefnyddio rhai a brynwyd mewn siop. Felly, rydym yn cynnal cystadleuaeth cardiau Nadolig gyda dyddiad cau o ddydd Mercher, 25ain o Dachwedd. Bydd yr enillwyr yn cael gweld eu dyluniadau'n cael eu defnyddio yn ein cardiau Nadolig i deuluoedd, VIPs a'r gymuned leol. Bydd gennym un enillydd ar gyfer pob dosbarth yn yr ysgol (gan gynnwys y Feithrinfa)!
Rydym wedi anfon taflen gais adref heddiw! Mae hefyd wedi'i hatodi i'r bwletin a anfonwyd drwy e-bost.
Dyma'r gofynion:
- Gallant ddefnyddio pensiliau lliw, pennau ffelt lliw, pasteli, dyfrlliw a phaentiau eraill. Rwy'n chwilio am liwiau bywiog! Os ydych chi'n lliwio gyda phensiliau, gwnewch yn siŵr bod y lliwiau'n glir - pan fyddwn yn eu sganio i mewn, nid ydym am i'ch delwedd bylu.
-Rhaid i'r ddelwedd fod mewn dull portread.
-Rhaid i unrhyw ysgrifen ar flaen y cerdyn fod yn ddwyieithog yn Saesneg a Chymraeg. Ond, nid oes rhaid bod unrhyw eiriau ar y cerdyn. Byddwch yn ofalus gyda'r sillafu! Dyma rai geirfa bwysig:
● Nadolig Llawen
● Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda
● Dymunwn Heddwch
● Dymunwn Nadolig i Chi
-Er mwyn cymryd rhan, mae angen i'ch plentyn greu delwedd dau ddimensiwn ar y ddalen a anfonir adref. Os oes angen iddynt ddechrau eto ac nad oes ganddynt ddalen ysgol sbâr - nid yw hyn yn broblem - rhaid i'r ddelwedd fod yr un maint â'r ddalen sef 130x170 mm.
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GWYBODAETH YN UNIG
Anrhegion Nadolig
Fel arfer, mae'r Nadolig yn amser gwych i deuluoedd. Fodd bynnag, rydym hefyd yn gwybod y gall fod yn straen i rai teuluoedd, yn enwedig gyda phwysau ariannol cynyddol a chostau byw sy'n ymddangos yn codi'n barhaus. Am yr ychydig flynyddoedd diwethaf, rydym wedi cynnig cefnogaeth gydag anrhegion Nadolig i blant i deuluoedd sydd angen y gefnogaeth honno - ac rydym yn gwneud yr un peth eleni.
Os ydych chi'n poeni am sut i dalu am anrhegion Nadolig i'ch plentyn neu blant eleni - cysylltwch â ni a byddwn yn gwneud yr hyn a allwn i gefnogi. Gallwch gysylltu â mi (matthew.williamson-dicken@torfaen.gov.uk) neu Mrs Redwood (sian.redwood@torfaen.gov.uk) yn y swyddfa a byddwn yn cefnogi'n sensitif ac yn gyfrinachol. Gorau po gyntaf y byddwch chi'n cysylltu â ni oherwydd mae'n rhoi mwy o amser i ni drefnu.
Os ydych chi'n deulu sy'n dymuno rhoi rhodd tuag at gefnogi teulu arall, cysylltwch â ni hefyd.
Cysylltiadau pwysig a all fod o ddefnydd i chi:
Samaritans: 116 123 (24 awr y dydd / 24 hours a day)
Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 80 10 800 (8.00am-2.00pm & 8.00pm-2.00am pob dydd / every day).
Mind Cymru: 0300 123 3393
Childline: 0800 1111 (24 awr y dydd / 24 hours a day)
Women’s Aid: 01495 742061 (24 awr y dydd / 24 hours a day)
Eastern Valley Food Bank: 01495 760605
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The Big Thinking Challenge – Story of the Month
The Icicle Symphony
I stood by the draughty double‑paned windows of our Moscow apartment and looked outside. Old apartment buildings blocked most of the grey winter sky, and the ground below was brown with dirty snow. I noticed a woman crossing the street, her face covered with a thick scarf. She looked cold and miserable.
The morning was perfect for reading. I drew the curtains, turned on the light, and curled up in my bed with a book.
The phone rang.
After a minute, I heard my mom say, “Sure! Marina would love that. See you soon.”
Who was that? I wondered. And what was I supposed to love?
Mama walked into my room and opened the curtains wide again. “Time to get up, Marina. Uncle Gena is taking you to Sparrow Hills.”
Going outside on this cold winter morning? No way.
I pulled a blanket closer around me. “But it’s freezing out.”
“You’ll have fun,” Mama said.
I shook my head. “Not in this weather.” During the summer, I loved going to Sparrow Hills, eating strawberry ice cream from a paper cup and walking through the park by Moscow State University. But going there on this cold winter morning?
“Get ready,” Mama said. “Uncle Gena will be here soon.”
Too soon, the doorbell rang. When Mama opened the door, Uncle Gena put his backpack down and hugged me. Dressed in faded jeans, a sweater knitted by my grandmother, and a black down jacket, Uncle Gena stood straight and tall. Even in the depths of the long winter, he was tan from skiing and mountain climbing. He turned to Mama and hugged her, too. “Do you have a travel mug?”
“Sure,” said Mama. “Would you like tea or coffee in it?”
“Just an empty one.” He put the travel mug in his backpack and smiled at me. “Ready, Marina?”
“I guess.” I buttoned my coat up to my nose and pulled on a warm furry hat.
We descended two flights of stairs to the narrow pavement, where snow was piled high. I hunched my shoulders and scowled at the cold.
We crossed the street and walked down the steep steps of the metro station to catch the train to Sparrow Hills. Marble walls and columns, a shiny floor, and a colourful mosaic on the ceiling made the station look like a czar’s palace. It was warmer in the station. My body started to relax.
I peered into the blackness of the tunnel. Two bright lights were approaching. The train blew its horn as it rushed into the station, an oil smell filling the air. When the doors opened, we climbed aboard and sat on a cushiony brown bench.
Before long, we pulled into the glass‑walled station at Sparrow Hills. “Can we just ride around on the train?” I said. The daylight made me squint.
Uncle Gena gently pulled me up. “You’d miss all the fun.”
Outside, the frosty air made my cheeks tingle. The wind whistled and whined.
“I don’t know how long I can stay out here,” I said as we started to walk uphill.
“Shhh. Look.”
A patch of snowy trees sparkled with ice‑covered branches. They swayed in the wind.
Uncle Gena pointed to the pavement dappled with rainbows. “These colours are a reflection of the iced branches, white light broken down into the rainbow’s seven colours.” He pulled me closer to the trees. “Listen.”
First, I heard only the wind. Then came a faint jingling and chiming.
“What’s that?” I asked.
“The icicle symphony,” Uncle Gena said. “Snow fell on the branches. It melted, then froze again. Now, the icy branches chime as they sway in the wind.”
I pulled my hat up to free my ears. The branches sounded like hundreds of tiny bells ringing, jingling, and chiming. I stood mesmerised, staring straight up at the branches.
Uncle Gena took the travel mug from his backpack, then walked deeper into the stand of trees and filled the mug with fresh, sparkling snow. “We’ll make tea at home. The snow gathered here makes delicious tea.”
We came to the granite guardrail above the glistening Moskva River. From the height of Sparrow Hills, Moscow looked like a fairy‑tale city. Golden domes of old churches and snow‑covered trees made the concrete buildings appear brighter. Then the sun broke through the clouds.
“The sun is shining!” I said.
Uncle Gena smiled. “The sun is always shining. You just need to climb high enough to see it.”
“And you have to go outside in the winter to hear the icicle symphony,” I said as we walked down the hill.
Questions
In the story, Marina’s family encourages her to go outside. What do you think Marina would have done if her family hadn’t pushed her to go outdoors? When has your own family encouraged you to do something that was good for you?
Marina’s uncle encourages her to appreciate the nature around her. Describe a time when you appreciated an experience you had in nature. What made the experience special?
How does Marina learn to appreciate the beauty of nature? How do you think her experiences outdoors have changed her views on winter?
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Estyn Interim Visit Report
We are delighted to share with families the letter we have received following Estyn’s interim visit to Ysgol Panteg in October 2026. During the visit, inspectors considered the progress the school has made in relation to two recommendations from our previous core inspection. They observed teaching and learning, spoke with leaders, pupils and staff, reviewed documentation and looked at samples of pupils’ work.
The letter recognises the purposeful work that has taken place across the school. Amongst its findings, Estyn highlights the positive impact of our work on pupils’ confidence, resilience and independence; the high expectations staff have for all pupils; our ambitious vision for supporting every learner; and the robust processes we use to track pupils’ progress and adapt our provision.
We are particularly pleased that the report recognises that pupils are taking greater responsibility for their learning, applying previous learning more independently and relying less on adult support. It also acknowledges the inclusive culture across the school and the valuable work being undertaken to strengthen pupils’ oral and literacy skills.
These findings reflect the hard work and commitment of our pupils and staff, and we are incredibly proud of the progress being made. We also recognise that school improvement never stops, and we will continue to build on this work as we move forward.
We encourage all our families to read the full letter from Estyn, which we are pleased to share with you.
EVERYONE
ACTION REQUIRED
Christmas Calendar
It’s come to that time of the year again! It won’t be long before Advent is upon us!
I am really pleased to announce our Christmas celebration events. A paper copy of this will be sent home today with the children too so that you can organise your diaries, know what is going on when and arrange tickets for Christmas shows.
What do I need to do now?
Check out the Christmas calendar so that you know what is relevant to your family.
From Monday, log in to Parent Pay to pay for Christmas show tickets (everyone), fish and chip parties (Years 4-6) and the pantomime (Years 2-6).
Tickets for Christmas shows will be limited to 2 per performance initially – meaning a total of 4 per child. However, we will release any unsold tickets closer to the date of the shows.
EVERYONE
ACTION REQUIRED
Christmas Card Competition
As in previous years, we are going to be running a Christmas card competition! We love sending Christmas cards and our school have lots to send this year - but we don’t want to use shop bought ones. So, we are holding a Christmas card competition with a closing date of Wednesday, 25th of November. The winners will get to see their designs being used in our Christmas cards to families, VIPs and the local community. We will have one winner for each class in the school (including the Nursery)!
We've sent home an entry sheet today! It is also attached to the emailed bulletin.
Here are the requirements:
-They can use coloured pencils, coloured felt pens, pastels, watercolour and other paints. I am looking for vibrant colours! If you are colouring with pencils, make sure the colours are clear - when we scan them in, we don’t want your image to fade.
-The image must be in portrait.
-Any writing on the front of the card must be bilingual English and Welsh. But, there doesn’t have to be any words on the card. Be careful with the spelling! Some important vocabulary is:
●Nadolig Llawen = Happy Christmas
●Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda = Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
●Dymunwn Heddwch = We Wish You Peace
●Dymunwn Nadolig Llawen i Chi = We Wish You a Merry Christmas
-In order to enter, your child needs to create a two dimensional image on the sheet sent home. If they need to start again and don’t have a spare school sheet - this is not a problem - the image must be the same size as the sheet which is 130x170 mm.
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Christmas Gifts
Christmas is normally a wonderful time for families. However, we also know that for some families it can be stressful, especially with increased financial pressures and the cost of living which continually seems to be going up. For the last few years, we’ve offered support with children’s Christmas gifts to families who need that support - and we are doing the same this year.
If you are finding yourself worrying about how to pay for Christmas gifts for your child or children this year - please get in contact and we will do what we can to support. You can contact either myself (matthew.williamson-dicken@torfaen.gov.uk) or Mrs Redwood (sian.redwood@torfaen.gov.uk) in the office and we will support sensitively and confidentially. The sooner you get in contact with us the better because it gives us more time to organise.
If you are a family who wishes to donate towards supporting another family, please get in contact with us too.
Important contact details that could be of use to you:
Samaritans: 116 123 (24 awr y dydd / 24 hours a day)
Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 80 10 800 (8.00am-2.00pm & 8.00pm-2.00am pob dydd / every day).
Mind Cymru: 0300 123 3393
Childline: 0800 1111 (24 awr y dydd / 24 hours a day)
Women’s Aid: 01495 742061 (24 awr y dydd / 24 hours a day)
Eastern Valley Food Bank: 01495 760605
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