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^It is our pleasure to present you with our Sixth Form Gwyr/Bryn Tawe Partnership Prospectus. The Partnership means that you can capitalise on an even greater choice of courses and benefit from a vast array of resources and a high level of expertise. There will also be an exciting opportunity for you to develop further within the valuable Welsh Baccalaureate qualification.

As well as preparing you to progress to college, university or to employment the Gwyr/Bryn Tawe Sixth Form Partnership will provide you with a unique opportunity to socialise with old and new friends and to reap the benefits of a wealth of activities outside the classroom. But even more significantly, you can continue with your Welsh medium studies and profit from contributing to a bilingual community in the City and County of Swansea and beyond.

We sincerely hope that you are ready to meet the challenges ahead, to take the opportunities offered and to play your part in the success of the Gwyr/Bryn Tawe Sixth Form Partnership.^

^Mae’n bleser gennym gyflwyno Prosbectws Chweched Dosbarth Partneriaeth Gwyr/Bryn Tawe i chi.

Mae’r Bartneriaeth yn fodd i chi fanteisio ar fwy o ddewis o gyrsiau ac elwa o amrywiaeth helaeth o adnoddau a lefel uchel o arbenigedd. Ceir hefyd gyfle cyffrous i chi ddatblygu ymhellach o fewn cymhwyster gwerthfawr y Fagloriaeth Gymreig.

Yn ogystal â rhoi’r cyfle i gamu ymlaen at goleg, prifysgol neu at swydd, bydd Partneriaeth Gwyr/Bryn Tawe yn rhoi’r cyfle unigryw i chi gymdeithasu gyda ffrindiau, hen a newydd, ac i fanteisio ar gyfoeth o weithgareddau y tu allan i’r ystafell ddosbarth. Ond yn fwy na hynny, cewch gyfle i barhau gyda’ch astudiaethau trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg ac i elwa wrth gyfrannu at gymuned ddwyieithog Dinas a Sir Abertawe a thu hwnt.

Gobeithiwn y byddwch yn barod i fanteisio ar y cyfleoedd fydd ar gael ac i fod yn rhan o lwyddiant Partneriaeth Chweched Dosbarth Gwyr/Bryn Tawe.^

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Mrs Katherine Davies

Pennaeth / Head TeacherGwyr

Mr Simon Davies

Pennaeth / Head TeacherBryn Tawe

Mae Partneriaeth Gwyr Bryn/Tawe yn gallu cynnig profiadau amrywiol, diddorol a heriol. Cynigir amrywiaeth o gyrsiau, cymwysterau a chyfleoedd i bob myfyriwr. Yn flynyddol, ceir canlyniadau arholiadau UG a Lefel A rhagorol ar draws y Bartneriaeth.

Mae profiad helaeth o fewn Partneriaeth y Chweched o gefnogi cynnydd pob myfyriwr i’w lawn botensial. Wrth gwrs, cynigir parhad i addysg y myfyrwyr gan fod rhan helaeth ohonynt wedi bod yn y ddwy ysgol ers blwyddyn 7 mewn awyrgylch Gymreig a chartrefol. Dyma nodweddion sy’n hybu cynnydd academaidd a datblygiad personol pob myfyriwr. Yn olaf, mae modd datblygu’r sgiliau angenrheidiol a meithrin y rhinweddau personol hynny y bydd angen ar y myfyrwyr yn y dyfodol.

Gwyr/Bryn Tawe Partnership prides itself on its ability to provide a varied, interesting and challenging experience in the Sixth form. The Partnership offers a variety of courses, qualifications and opportunities for all students. Our high AS and A Level results are testament to the hard work undertaken within the Partnership.

The Sixth Form Partnership has extensive experience of supporting the progress of each student to his/her full potential. Of course, the majority of the students are continuing their education in a familiar Welsh atmosphere as they have been pupils in both schools since Year 7. This atmosphere promotes the academic and personal development of all students. In conclusion, all students are able to develop the essential skills and personal attributes that are required in preparation for their future.

Pam dewis i astudio mewn ysgol yn hytrach na choleg? Why would you

choose to study in a school rather than a college?

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Pa weithgareddau cyfoethogi sydd ar gael yn y Chweched Dosbarth? What enrichment

activities are available in the Sixth Form?

Mae bywyd yn y Chweched Dosbarth yn golygu mwy na dim ond astudio academaidd. Rydym yn annog myfyrwyr i ymwneud â chymaint o weithgareddau ag y bo modd. Dyma restr o gyfleoedd posibl:

• Cyngor Ysgol.• Pwyllgorau’r Chweched Dosbarth • Rhaglenni Mentora ac Addysgu Cyfoedion.• Gwobr Dug Caeredin.• Alldeithiau i wledydd amrywiol• Cystadlaethau chwaraeon e.e. Parc

Rosslyn.• Gwaith gwirfoddol e.e. Vitalise.• Teithiau tramor e.e. sgïo, teithiau

diwylliannol ac academaidd.• Gweithgareddau diwylliannol e.e. Corau

hyn, cynhyrchiadau’r ysgol.• Menter yr Ifanc e.e. Mentrau Celtaidd.• Siarad Cyhoeddus e.e. CEWC Cymru, Ffug

gynhadledd y Cenhedloedd Unedig.• Bwrsarïau Gwyddoniaeth e.e. Prosiect

Nuffield.• Bod yn Arweinwyr Digidol• Mentrau Addysgol e.e. EESW a’r Olympiad

Cemeg.• Gweithgareddau Ysgol Haf e.e. profiadau

meddygol/peirianyddol.• Eisteddfod yr Ysgol, Gweithgareddau yr

Urdd/Y Fenter Iaith.• Cyrsiau Preswyl e.e. Llangrannog,

Glan-llyn a Tresaith.• Gwaith Cymunedol o fewn yr ysgol a thu

hwnt• Profiadau Cymdeithasol e.e. dawns Nadolig y Chweched Dosbarth.• Timoedd Hyn yr ysgol yn Rygbi a Phêl

Rhwyd

Sixth Form is about more than just academic study. We encourage students to particpiate in as many activities as possible. Here is a list of possible opportunities:

• School Council.• Peer Mentoring and Educating Programmes• Sixth Form Committees• Duke of Edinburgh Award.• Expeditions to various countries• Sporting Competitions e.g. Rosslyn Park• Voluntary Experiences e.g. Vitalise.• Foreign Travel e.g. skiing, cultural and

academic tours.• Cultural Activities e.g. Senior choirs and

School productions.• Enterprise schemes e.g. Celtic Enterprise.• Debating and Public Speaking e.g. CEWC

Cymru, Mock UN Conference.• Science Bursaries e.g. Nuffield project.• Being a Digital Leader.• Educational Initiatives e.g. EESW and

Chemistry Olympiad.• Summer School activities e.g. medical and

engineering experiences.• School Eisteddfod as well as the Urdd and

Menter Iaith Activities.• Residential Courses e.g. Glanllyn,• Llangrannog and Tresaith.• Community Work within the school and

outside.• Social Experiences e.g. Sixth Form Christmas Ball.• Senior School Rugby and Netball Teams

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I astudio cwrs lefel 3 yn y Chweched Dosbarth, rhaid cael proffil academaidd cyffredinol cryf. Felly er mwyn cael mynediad i’r cyrsiau rhaid cael y canlynol:

• Oleiaf pum TGAU gradd C ac yn uwch• Oleiaf gradd C yn Saesneg / Cymraeg a

Mathemateg• Oleiaf gradd C yn y pwnc dewisol (os

astudir o’r blaen) neu gradd B ac yn uwch ar gyfer cyrsiau Gwyddonol a Mathemateg.

• Cymhwyster y BAC Canolradd

To study a Level 3 course in the Sixth Form a good overall academic profile is needed. Therefore to gain course entry, this means a student requires:

• At least five GCSE’s at C grade or above.• At least a grade C in English / Welsh and Maths• At least a C grade in your chosen subject

(if previously studied) although Science and Maths requires a B grade or above for course entry.

• BAC Intermediate qualification

What enrichment activities are available in the Sixth Form?

Mae myfyrwyr y Bartneriaeth yn rhan o’r rhaglen HE+ a threfnir yn lleol ar gyfer disgyblion disglair Sir Abertawe. Mae’r strategaeth yn cael ei chyd-drefnu gyda Phrifysgol Caergrawnt a chynigir cyfloeoedd all-gyrsiol sy’n hybu mynediad y disgyblion i brifysgolion gorau Prydain.Mae’r gweithgareddau a threfnir yn y meysydd canlynol: Ieithoedd, Hanes, Gwyddoniaethau Cymdeithasol, Cyfraith a Gwledyddiaeth, Busnes ac Economeg, Mathemateg a Gwyddoniaethau. Rhoddir y cyfle i fyfyrwyr ymestyn eu dealltwriaeth a hybu eu diddordeb ymhellach.

Students from Gwyr / Bryn Tawe Partnership are part of the HE+ scheme being run in collaboration with Cambridge University . Swansea schools work together to invite the most able students to participate in the scheme. It is an extra-curricular opportunity that encourages students to apply to the best universities. HE+ offers opportunities in the following subjects: Languages, History, Social Sciences, Law and Politics, Business and Economics, Mathematics and Sciences. These opportunities stretch and improve their knowledge as well as enrich their learning.

Beth yw gofynion mynediad i'r Chweched Dosbarth?

What are the Sixth Form entry requirements?

In exceptional circumstances where less than the entry requirements have been achieved, a student may be admitted on a trial basis.

The likelihood is that the majority of Year 12 students will study 3 AS subjects and their Advanced BAC qualification although it does depend on their GCSE results. In Year 13, students normally continue with the same three subjects but it is dependent on attaining satisfactory AS module examination results, grades A - E.

Mewn amgylchiadau eithriadol, lle nad yw’r myfyriwr yn cwrdd a’r gofynion uchod, mae modd trafod mynediad ar brawf.

Y tebygrwydd yw y bydd y mwyafrif o fyfyrwyr Blwyddyn 12 yn astudio 3 phwnc Uwch Gyfrannol a chymhwyster y BAC Uwch, ond mae hyn yn ddibynnol ar eu canlyniadau TGAU. Fel arfer , ym mlwyddyn 13, mae myfyrwyr yn parhau gyda’r un pynciau. Defnyddir canlyniadau arholiadau modiwl UG er mwyn penderfynu os yw’n briodol i barhau â’r pynciau. Rhaid cyrraedd graddau A - E.

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Sut i ddewis y cwrs cywir yn y Chweched Dosbarth?

How to choose the right course in the Sixth Form?

Pan yn dewis y cyrsiau i astudio, rhaid meddwl am y canlynol:

• Diddordeb yn y pwnc?• Pa mor dda yw eich cyrhaeddiad yn y

pwnc? • Dull asesu’r cwrs?.• Dulliau astudio a ddefnyddir yn y pwnc?• Canlyniadau TGAU.• Syniadau posibl am yrfa.• Cyngor athrawon pwnc.

Mae'n bwysig bod myfyrwyr yn dewis y cyfuniad gorau o bynciau iddyn nhw. Gwneir drwy broses o ymgynghori rhwng y myfyriwr, rhieni a’r ysgol gartref. Unwaith bod myfyriwr wedi dewis pynciau posibl defnyddir y wybodaeth i gynllunio amserlenni’r ysgolion. Anogir disgyblion felly i ystyried yn ofalus cyn dewis pynciau, oherwydd y gallai hyn effeithio ar eu hamserlen bersonol ym Mlwyddyn 12.Rydym yn gwneud ein gorau i ymateb i ddewisiadau pynciol pob myfyriwr ond mae yna adegau pan na fydd hynny’n bosibl. Trefnir rhaglen gyflwyno ar ddechrau cyfnod y myfyriwr yn y Chweched Dosbarth er mwyn ei gynorthwyo i ddewis cyfuniad unigol o astudiaethau addas i’w allu a’i ddiddordeb. Bydd modd newid pwnc yn ystod y cyfnod cychwynnol hwn.

When choosing courses, the following factors should be taken into consideration:

• Interest in the subject?• Academically, how good you are in this

subject? • Nature of the assessment of the course.• The type of study required within the

subject?• GCSE results. • Ideas about possible careers?• Advice from the subject teachers.

It is important that the student decides upon the best combination of courses for them. This is done through a process of consultation between the individual student, parents and the home school. Once the information about a student’s possible choice of subjects is collected the school will use it to plan the timetables of both schools. Students are advised to consider carefully before making their choices as it could affect their personal timetable in Year 12. We do our best to accommodate all students’ preferred subject choices but there are times when this is not possible. An Induction Programme at the beginning of the Sixth Form will support students to ensure that he/she selects the appropriate courses in relation to his/her interests and ability. During this initial period, students will be able to change their subject choices.

Pynciau a gynigir:Addysg GorfforolAlmaeneg Astudiaethau Busnes Astudiaethau Crefyddol Astudiaethau Cyfryngau Bioleg Celf Cemeg CerddCyfrifiaduregCymraeg Chwaraeon Daearyddiaeth Drama ac Astudiaethau’r Theatr .Dylunio a Thechnoleg:Dylunio Cynnyrch Electroneg Ffiseg Ffrangeg Gofal PlantGwasanaethau Cyhoeddus Gwleidyddiaeth Hanes Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol Mathemateg Peirianneg Saesneg Iaith Saesneg Llen Sbaeneg Seicoleg Technoleg Gwybodaeth Cymhwysol

Subjects that are offered:Art Biology Business StudiesComputer Science Chemistry ChildcareDesign and Technology Drama and Theatre Studies Electronics Engineering English LanguageEnglish Literature French Geography GermanHealth and Social CareHistory Information Technology Mathematics Media StudiesMusic Physical Education Physics Politics Psychology Public Services Religious Studies SpanishSports Welsh

Cyrsiau a gynigir gan yr ysgolion yn cynnwys:

1. Cymwysterau y Fagloriaeth Gymreig (BAC).2. Cyrsiau Uwch Gyfrannol (UG) a Safon Uwch (U2).3. Safon Uwch Gymhwysol Galwedigaethol.4. Cyrsiau BTEC.5. Cyrsiau Ail Sefyll TGAU - pynciau craidd.

Courses offered by the schools include:

1. The Welsh Baccalaureate qualification (BAC).2. GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced

(A2) Level Courses.3. GCE courses in Applied Vocational Subjects.4. BTEC Courses5. Re-sit GCSE courses - core subjects.

Pa gyrsiau a gynigir?

What courses are offered?

Mae’r ysgolion yn gwneud ymdrech arbennig i gynorthwyo aelodau’r Chweched Dosbarth i ddewis cyrsiau a phynciau addas. Hefyd, yn ystod y flwyddyn gyntaf yn y Chweched, caiff y myfyrwyr gyfarwyddyd manwl ar sut i addasu i’r newidiadau academaidd a chymdeithasol a ddaw i’w rhan wrth ddod yn aelodau o’r Chweched. Y Tiwtor Dosbarth sydd ar gael i gynorthwyo ac arwain y myfyriwr tra bydd Mentor y BAC yn cynnal sesiynau rheolaidd i fonitro cynnydd myfyrwyr y Chweched. Mae rhaglen ABCh eang hefyd yn helpu i gefnogi datblygiad y myfyrwyr ac yn eu paratoi ar gyfer prifysgol , gwaith , prentisiaethau a rhaglenni blwyddyn allan. Defnyddir Cynghorydd yr ysgol i roi arweiniad i’r rheini sy’n profi unrhyw anawsterau neu ansicrwydd yn eu bywydau.Darperir gwasanaeth eang o arweiniad gyrfaol a galwedigaethol gan yr ysgolion. Y mae’r Cynghorydd Gyrfaoedd yn gweithio yn agos gyda Phenaethiaid Chweched yr ysgolion.Caiff rhai aelodau o Flwyddyn 11 gyfweliad unigol er mwyn eu cefnogi a’u cynghori ar eu dewisiadau. Mae’r Cynghorydd Gyrfaoedd bob amser yn falch o gyfarfod â myfyrwyr a’urhieni i drafod y cyfleoedd sydd ar gael.

The schools make a special effort to assist members of the Sixth Form to choose suitable courses and subjects. Also during the first year in the Sixth Form the students have the opportunity of obtaining detailed instructions on how to adapt to the academic and social changes, which will affect them as a result of being members of the Sixth Form. The Form Tutor will help and guide students through the Sixth Form and the BAC mentor will regularly review progress during the academic year. An extensive PSE programme also helps to support a students’ development and prepare them for university, employment, apprenticeships and gap year programmes. The school counsellor is available to provide guidance for those experiencing any difficulties or uncertainties in their lives. The schools provide a broad service of careers and vocational guidance. The Careers Advisor works closely with the schools and the Heads of the Sixth Form. Some members of Year 11 are interviewed individually in order to support them with their post 16+ choices. The Careers Advisor is always available to discuss possible options with students and parents.

Sut ydym yn medru cefnogi myfyrwyr y Chweched Dosbarth? How do we

guide and support Sixth Form students?

Canolfannau Astudio’r Chweched Dosbarth a’r Lolfa

Mae gan y ddwy ysgol Ganolfannau Astudio ar gyfer y Chweched Dosbarth. Bydd y ddwyganolfan ar gael i fyfyrwyr y Bartneriaeth ar gyfer ymchwilio,astudio a gweithio’nannibynnol. Gellir defnyddio’r cyfrifiaduron ar gyfer archwilio’r we. Bydd disgwyl i fyfyrwyr y Chweched glustnodi gwersi astudio ar eu hamserlen a gwneud defnydd llawn o’r Ganolfan Astudio. Mae Lolfa’r Chweched yn ganolfan ar gyfer ymlacio a chymdeithasu yn ystod gwersi penodol. Bydd croeso i fyfyrwyr y Bartneriaeth wneud defnydd llawn o Lolfa’r naill ysgol a’r llall. Bydd ffreutur y ddwyysgol hefyd ar agor at ddefnydd myfyrwyr y Bartneriaeth.

Sixth Form Learning Centres and Common Room

Both schools have a Learning Centre for the Sixth Form. Both Centres are available for students within the Partnership for independent research and study time. Computers are located in the Learning Centres with access to the internet. Students in the Sixth Form are expected to allocate free lessons as study periods on their timetable in order to make full use of the Study Centre.The Common Room is a centre for relaxing and socialising during free lessons notallocated as study periods. Students in the Partnership are welcome to use the Common Room at both schools. The canteens at both schools are open all day to all students from the Partnership.

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Gwisg y Chweched

Disgwylir i fyfyrwyr y Chweched sicrhau’r safonau gorau o ran gwisg eu hysgol gartref. Manylion y wisg yw:

• Trowsus neu sgert ddu, crys a siwmper yr ysgol gartref.

• Esgidiau duon ( dim flip-flops neu sandalau blaenagored)

Prynir y wisg ysgol o’r canolfannau arferol - Gwyr - “The School Uniform Shop”, Tycoch a Bryn Tawe o’r ysgol.

Sixth Form Dress Code

Sixth form students are expected to maintain the highest possible standard of uniform which is as follows:

• Black trousers/skirt, home school shirt and jumper.

• Black shoes (no flip flops or open toed sandals)

The Gwyr Sixth Form uniform is available from “The School Uniform Shop”, Tycoch. The Bryn Tawe uniform is purchased through the school.

Beth arall sydd angen i mi wybod?

What else do I need to know?

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Lwfans Cynnal Addysg (LCA)

Bydd cyfle i unrhyw aelod o’r Chweched geisio am y lwfans sydd yn ddibynnol ar gyflog rhieni.

Os yn gymwys:• Rhoddir lwfans i fyfyrwyr yn syth i mewn i

gyfrif banc pob pythefnos.• Bydd myfyrwyr ond yn derbyn lwfans os

ydy’r ysgol yn fodlon gyda phresenoldeb, gwaith academaidd ac ymddygiad y myfyriwr

Cludiant o fewn y Bartneriaeth

Os yw myfyrwyr yn astudio pwnc/pynciau a ddysgir yn yr ysgol bartner, bydd y trefniadau cludiant fel a ganlyn:-

• Dylai myfyrwyr fynychu’r ysgol gartref yn y ffordd arferol ar ddechrau’r dydd.

• Trefnir bws gwennol i gludo myfyrwyr, rhwng y ddwy ysgol.

• Ar ddiwedd y dydd, bydd pob myfyriwr/myfyrwraig yn dychwelyd i’w h/ysgol gartref ar gyfer cludiant adref.

• Os ydy myfyrwyr yn bwriadu defnyddio dulliau teithio personol rhwng ysgolion e.e. cludo gan riant, mae’n bwysig rhoi gwybod i’r ysgol gartref.

• Os yw myfyrwyr yn defnyddio eu ceir/beiciau modur personol yn rheolaidd i deithio i’r ysgol rhaid rhoi gwybod i Chweched ynglyn â’r trefniadau hyn er mwyn i fyfyrwyr dderbyn canllawiau pellach, yn enwedig am barcio.

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

All students of the Sixth Form are able to apply for an EMA grant which is means tested.

The conditions of the allowance are:• The allowance is paid directly into the

students’ bank account each fortnight.• Students will receive the allowance only

if the schools are satisfied with their attendance, academic work and behaviour.

Transport within the Partnership

If a student studies a subject/subjects taught in a partner school, the transport arrangements will be as follows:

• Student attends the home school in the usual manner at the beginning of the day.

• A shuttle bus will be provided to transport students from one campus to the other.

• All students will be returned to their home school by the end of the day and transported home in the usual manner.

• If students intend to use personal modes of transport between schools e.g. a lift by a parent, it is important that the home school is notified.

• If students decide to travel to school by car or motorcycle regularly, the Head of Sixth Form at the home school should be informed so that they can receive further guidance, especially regarding parking.

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What's it like being a Sixth Former?

Sut brofiad yw hi fod yn fyfyriwr y Chweched?

Tomos Morris

I’m one of the head pupils at Gwyr, studying History, Welsh, French and the Welsh BAC. My goal is to study Law /French and International Relations and a long-term ambition of mine is to work abroad, especially in France. In due course I also aim to learn Spanish to spread the countries I can work in. One of the highlights of the Sixth form in year 12 was the skiing trip. It was an unforgettable experience because of the opportunity to socialise with friends and teachers. This year, I had the opportunity to deliver a speech in the Senedd in a public speaking competition and this will stay in my memory forever! With the great success and tradition of sports in the school, I have had the opportunity to succeed with the 1st team in rugby and seven-aside rugby team as well as the football teams.

Rwy’n un o brif ddisgyblion Gwyr ac yn astudio Hanes, Cymraeg, Ffrangeg a’r BAC Cymreig. Fy nod yw astudio’r Gyfraith a Ffrangeg a Chysylltiadau Rhyngwladol gyda’r uchelgais hir-dymor o weithio tramor, yn enwedig yn Ffrainc. Gobeithiaf hefyd ddysgu Sbaeneg i ledaenu’r gwledydd y gallaf weithio ynddynt. Uchafbwyntiau’r Chweched i mi oedd y daith sgio ym mlwyddyn 12 . Roedd yn brofiad bythgofiadwy oherwydd y cyfle i gymdeithasu ac i ddod ymlaen gyda chyd-ddisgyblion ac athrawon. Eleni, cefais y cyfle i areithio yn y Senedd mewn cystadleuaeth siarad cyhoeddus a bydd hyn yn sefyll yn y cof gen i am byth! Mae llwyddiant chwaraeon yn draddodiad mawr yn yr ysgol a ches i’r cyfle i lwyddo gyda’r tim 1af yn rygbi, 7 bob ochr a thimoedd pel-droed yr ysgol.

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Gwilym Powell

Rwy’n un o brif ddisgyblion Gwyr ac yn astudio Hanes, Daearyddiaeth, Addysg Grefyddol a’r BAC Cymreig. Yn y dyfodol, rwy’n gobeithio astudio Hanes yn y brifysgol gyda’r nod o fod yn athro Hanes mewn ysgol uwchradd. Bu sawl uchafbwynt yn y Chweched ond yr un sydd wedi effeithio arnaf fwyaf yw’r agosatrwydd amlwg a’r berthynas sydd rhwng disgyblion ac athrawon. Mae’r agosatrwydd yma yn creu awyrgylch gweithio hwylus a chyfeillgar. Yn ogystal, roedd ennill Cynghrair Rygbi Ysgolion y Gweilch llynedd, yn gofiadwy gan yr oedd yn gwobrwyo’r gwaith caled ar ôl blwyddyn hir o rygbi i’r Chweched.

I’m one of the head pupils at Gwyr, studying History, Geography, Religious Studies and the Welsh BAC. I hope to proceed to university to complete a History degree with the intention then of becoming a History teacher in a secondary school. There have been many highlights in the Sixth Form for me. I have enjoyed the close relationship forged between students and teachers - this has appealed to me. It creates an amicable and friendly working partnership and I believe that I have benefited greatly from it. In addition, the winning of the Ospreys schools rugby league last year was memorableand a rewarding experience after a hard and long year of rugby.

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Tomos Morris

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I’m one of the head pupils at Gwyr, studying Biology, Chemistry, English Literature and the Welsh Baccalaureate. Next year, I hope to follow a Zoology

degree course. I have enjoyed helping out in a lunchtime homework club to help the year 7 pupils complete their tasks. I also organize the STEM club to stimulate interest in Science for the junior pupils. A highlight of the sixth form was achieving the Duke of Edinburgh Gold award. The expedition was a special experience and a challenging one especially in the wind and rain!The Sixth form parties have been entertaining this year and have helped us to develop and intensify the relationship between Gwyr students and Bryn Tawe students. The parties are also a good opportunity to raise money for the different charities we support. I feel welcomed and at home at Gwyr and the school has heavily influenced my interests and future goals.

Poppy Jones Rwy’n un o brif ddisgyblion Gwyr ac yn astudio Ffiseg, Cemeg, Mathemateg a Mathemateg Pellach ynghyd a ‘r Fagloriaeth Gymreig. Ar ôl gadael Gwyr, rwy’n gobeithio gwneud gradd mewn Ffiseg ym Mhrifysgol Warwick. Rwyf wedi joio fy amser yn y Chweched mas draw ac wedi manteisio ar lu o gyfleuoedd sydd wedi cael eu cynnig i mi. Un o fy uchafbwytiau yn ystod fy amser yn y Chweched oedd mynychu taith sgio’r ysgol. Roedd yr wythnos yn fendigedig er fy mod i wedi gwario hanner yr amser yn cwympo ar y llethrau! - profiad gwych a bythgofiadwy. Gwnes i hefyd fwynhau sefydlu grwp STEM ar gyfer disgyblion blynyddoedd 7, 8 a 9. Mae hwn yn glwb sy’n rhoi cyfle i ddisgyblion sydd gyda diddordeb yng Ngwyddoniaeth i wneud gweithgareddau amrywiol. Mae llawer o gymorth ar gael i sefydlu clybiau fel rhan o’r chweched a chyfle gwych i fanteisio ar hyn. Uchafbwynt arall oedd cynorthwyo ar gwrs preswyl i Langrannog. Roedd y profiad yn werthfawr iawn – er tasg anodd oedd sicrhau bod ystafelloedd blwyddyn 6 yn daclus!

I’m one of the head pupils at Gwyr, studying Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Further Maths along with the Welsh Baccalaureate. After leaving Gwyr I hope to do a degree in Physics at Warwick University. I have really enjoyed my time in the Sixth form and I have taken advantage of the many opportunities being offered to me. One highlight was my skiing trip. The week was fantastic even though I have spent half the time falling on the slopes! – a wonderful and unforgettable experience. I do also enjoy the STEM group, which I helped to establish for pupils in years 7, 8 and 9. This is a club that provides opportunities for pupils interested in science to do various activities. Much support is available to establish clubs of this nature in the Sixth form. Another highlight was assisting on a residential course to Llangrannog. The trip was very worthwhile – although it was a difficult task to ensure that year 6 rooms were kept tidy!

Poppy Jones

Rwy’n un o brif ddisgyblion Gwyr ac yn astudio Bioleg, Cemeg, Saesneg Llen a ‘r Fagloriaeth Gymreig. Yn y brifysgol gobeithiaf astudio gradd yn Swoleg.Rydw i wedi joio helpu allan mewn clybiau sy’n cael eu cynnal amser cinio megis clwb gwaith cartref, sy’n rhoi cyfle i ddisgyblion blwyddyn 7 gael help y Chweched wrth gwblhau eu gwaith cartref. Dwi hefyd yn rhan o glwb STEM sy’n ceisio ysbrydoli y blynyddoedd iau i fwynhau a chymryd rhan mewn gweithgareddau ac arbrofion gwyddonol. Uchafbwynt y Chweched i mi oedd cyflawni safon Aur Gwobr Dug Caeredin. Roedd yr alldaith ei hun yn brofiad arbennig a mwynhaeais y sialens yn fawr iawn yn y gwynt a’r glaw!Mae hi hefyd wedi bod yn bleser trefnu partïon i’r Chweched tu allan i oriau’r ysgol er mwyn datblygu a dwysau’r berthynas rhwng dwy flynedd y Chweched a rhwng myfyrwyr Gwyr a Bryn Tawe. Mae’r partïon hefyd yn gyfle da i godi arian am elusennau gwahanol mae’r Chweched yn eu cefnogi. Rwy’n teimlo’n gartrefol yng Ngwyr ac mae’r ysgol wedi dylanwadu’n gryf ar fy niddordebau a’m nodau ar gyfer y dyfodol.

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Nerys Williams

Fi yw’r Brif Ferch yn Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe. Rwyf yn astudio’r Gymraeg, Hanes a Cherddoriaeth. Yn y dyfodol rwy’n gobeithio astudio’r Gymraeg yn y brifysgol ac yn gobeithio dilyn llwybr addysg fel gyrfa. Mae rhai o fy niddordebau yn deillio o’r angerdd tuag at gerddoriaeth fel canu hefo corau a chwarae mewn sawl cerddorfa. Yn ogystal, yn fy amser rhydd rwyf yn mwynhau ysgrifennu barddoniaeth. Mae cymdeithasu ac amser i ymlacio yn bwysig iawn hefyd i mi ac rwyf wrth fy modd yn mynd i’r sinema hefo ffrindiau ar brynhawn dydd Sadwrn.

Gwen Williams

Fi yw Dirprwy Prif Ferch Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe. Rwyf yn astudio’r Gymraeg, Drama a Chyfryngau. Yn y dyfodol rwyf yn gobeithio dilyn y trywydd o actio yn y brifysgol ac ymhellach perfformio ar lwyfan yn y West End. Fy mhrif ddiddordeb yw ymgymryd â gweithgareddau celfyddydol megis cymryd rhan mewn sioeau a chystadlu mewn amryw o gorau. Rwyf hefyd yn mwynhau gwneud prosiectau lluniadol ar gyfer fy nghwrs cyfryngau , mae’n fy ngalluogi i fod yn greadigol mewn ffurf gwahanol.

I am the Deputy Head girl at Bryn Tawe this year and am studying Welsh, Drama and Media studies. I hope to go on to study Music and Drama in Cardiff and follow a career in acting, hopefully on the West End! My main interests are within the performing arts and particularly enjoy musical theatre and participating in choirs. As part of my media studies course I have a real interest in developing artistic compositions which allows me to develop my creative skills.

Nerys Williams

I am the Head girl at Bryn Tawe this year and am currently studying

Welsh, History and Music at A Level. I hope to go on to study Welsh at University and to follow a career in education. My hobbies reflect my passion for music and I have had the opportunity to be a part of several choirs’ and orchestras’ both in and outside of school. I also enjoy writing poetry in my spare time. Socialising and relaxing with friends is important to me and you’ll often find me at the cinema with friends on a Saturday afternoon.

Gwen Williams

Llyr Davies

Yr ydw i yn Brif Fachgen yr ysgol ar hyn o bryd ac rwy’n astudio Addysg Gorfforol, Bioleg, Daearyddiaeth a’r BAC. Yn fy amser rhydd rwy’n ddyn dwr i dîm cyntaf rygbi’r ysgol ac yn helpu hyfforddi’r tîm. Rydw i’n mwynhau cymryd rhan mewn gweithgareddau elusennol o fewn yr ysgol. Rwy’n gobeithio astudio ffisiotherapi ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Yn fy amser rhydd rwyf yn mwynhau cadw’n heini drwy chwarae rygbi. Yn ogystal â hyn rwyf yn gwirfoddoli gyda gwasanaeth ambiwlans St John’s ac yn gweithio fel achubwr bywyd yn Aberafon ac felly mae hyn yn helpu fy mharatoi ar gyfer sefyllfaoedd argyfwng ac yn rhoi sgiliau hanfodol i mi ar gyfer fy ngobeithion am y dyfodol.

I’m the current Head Boy at Bryn Tawe, and I’m studying PE, Biology, Geography and the Welsh BAC. In my spare time I’m water boy for the school rugby team, and I also help train the rugby team. I enjoy supporting charity events at school. I hope to study Physiotherapy at Cardiff University. In my spare time I enjoy keeping fit by playing rugby, I also volunteer with St John’s Ambulance and work as a Life Saver at Aberavon and this helps me prepare for emergency situations and helps me develop the necessary skills for the future.

Adam Walters

Yr wyf yn Ddirprwy Prif Fachgen yr ysgol ac ar hyn o bryd dwi’n astudio Mathemateg, Ffiseg, Peirianneg a’r Fagloriaeth. Yn fy amser rhydd rwy’n chwarae dros dîm rygbi’r ysgol ac yn cymryd rhan mewn agweddau elusennol yr ysgol. Byddwn yn hoffi astudio Peirianneg Fecanyddol yn y brifysgol, gan obeithio cadarnhau lle ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd.

I’m the current Deputy Head Boy at Bryn Tawe and am studying Maths, Physics, Engineering and the Welsh Bac. In my spare time I play rugby for

the school team and take part in many charity activities in school. I would like to study Mechanical Engineering at Cardiff University.

Adam Walters

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