Datganiad Cwricwlwm Gwersyll yr Urdd Llangrannog Curriculum ...

Datganiad CwricwlwmGwersyll yr Urdd LlangrannogCurriculum StatementDysgu trwy Weithgaredd ers 1932Learning Through Activity since 19321

Cynnwys / Content04–0506–0708–0910–1314–1516–2324–2930–31Nod y GwersyllAim of the CentreDysgu yng Ngwersyll yr Urdd LlangrannogLearning at Gwersyll yr UrddDatblygu plant a phobl ifancDeveloping children and young peopleCefnogi’r Dysgu yn yr YsgolSupporting School Based LearningEthosEthosDiogelu PlantSafeguarding ChildrenCysylltiadau CwricwlwmLinks to the CurriculumCefnogaeth i AthrawonSupport for Teachers5

Nod y GwersyllAim of the Centre6

Yng Ngwersyll yr Urdd Llangrannog, ein nod ywcreu amgylchedd ddiogel a hapus i bob plentyna pherson ifanc sy’n mynychu’r Ganolfan.Ein gobaith yw paratoi profiadau perthnasola chofiadwy i’r bobl ifanc er mwyn iddyntfwynhau’r presennol ac, ar yr un pryd,ddatblygu’n unigolion annibynnol a chytbwys acyn ddinasyddion caredig a chyfrifol. Ymdrecha’rGwersyll i ddatblygu y ddarpariaeth addysgol,gan weithio ac ymgynghori gydag ymwelwyr,ysgolion, y gymuned, yr Urdd a staff y Gwersyll.At the Centre, our aim is to create a safe andhappy environment for every child and youngperson that attends the Centre.We hope to give young people relevant andmemorable experiences so that they enjoy thepresent and, at the same time, develop to beindependent and balanced individuals, as wellas kind and responsible citizens. The Centremakes every effort to continually develop itseducational provision, working and consultingwith visitors, schools, the community, the Urddand the Centre’s staff.7

Dysgu yng Ngwersyll yr Urdd LlangrannogLearning at the CentreMae dysgu yn yr awyr agored yn hyrwyddoymgysylltiad a mwynhad plant a phobl ifanc oddysgu. Yng Ngwersyll Llangrannog caiff hyneffaith gadarnhaol ar ddatblygiad personola chymdeithasol plant, eu hymddygiad a’ulles cyffredinol. Mae plant a phobl ifanc yndyfalbarhau â gweithgareddau am gyfnodauhwy yn yr awyr agored a byddant yn fwyparod i roi cynnig ar bethau newydd. Maentyn dysgu gweithio ar y cyd a rhoi eu medraumeddwl ar waith gyda phroblemau go iawn,megis sialensiau tîm neu gwblhau cwrs rhaffauuchel. Yn ystod arhosiad yng Ngwersyll yr UrddLlangrannog mae lefelau mwynhad yn uchel achaiff plant a phobl ifanc bleser o’r hyn maentyn ei wneud.Yng Ngwersyll yr Urdd Llangrannog maesicrhau deilliannau addysgol cyfoethog osafon uchel, sy’n datblygu sgiliau personola chymdeithasol disgyblion, yn greiddiol iweithgareddau a phrofiadau’r unigolion .MaeGwersyll yr Urdd Llangrannog yn darparuac yn ymestyn amrywiaeth o sgiliau na ellireu cyflwyno mewn amgylchedd ysgol. Trwygyfrwng y sgiliau hyn ein nod yw hybu hunanles,ymagweddau cadarnhaol a hunanhyder fydd yn cynorthwyo’r plant i fod ynddinasyddion cyfrifol, yn unigolion hyderusac yn ddysgwyr effeithiol.Learning outdoors promotes engagementand enjoyment of learning amongst childrenand young people. At the Centre, this hasa positive effect on children’s personal andsocial development, their behaviour andgeneral well-being. Children and young peoplepersevere longer with activities outdoors andare more prepared to try new things. They learnto co-operate and apply their thinking skillsto real problems, such as team challenges orcompleting a high rope course. During a stayat Gwersyll yr Urdd Llangrannog, enjoymentlevels are high and children and young peopletake pleasure in the things that they do,ensuring rich educational outcomes ofa high standard that develop pupils’personal and social skills is central to theactivities and experiences of individuals.The Centre provides and extends a variety ofskills that cannot be introduced in a schoolenvironment. Through these skills we aimto promote individual well-being, a positiveattitude and self-confidence, which will helpthe children to become responsible citizens,confident individuals and effective learners.8

Datblygu plant a phobl ifanc sydd yn ...Developing children and young people who are...Ddinasyddion CyfrifolMae datblygu sgiliau cymdeithasol arhyngbersonol, cynnig cefnogaeth i eraill amanteisio ar gefnogaeth cyd- fyfyrwyr a staffy Gwersyll yn ganolog i brofiadau’r unigolynyn y Gwersyll. Mae’r sgiliau allweddol hynyn paratoi’r unigolyn ar gyfer chwarae rhanallweddol mewn cymdeithas ehangach.Unigolion HyderusMae’r gweithgareddau yn y Gwersyll yncanolbwyntio ar ennyn hyder unigolion a’ucynorthwyo i ddeall pwysigrwydd cadw’n iacha diogel a mbyw bywyd i’r eithaf! Mae cymrydrhan mewn gweithgareddau a sialensiaunewydd yn y Gwersyll yn newid ymagweddaugan ymestyn gorwelion yr unigolyn. Trwy gwrddâ’r sialensiau hyn fe fydd plant a phobl ifanc yndysgu i addasu a chyfaddawdu, a thrwy hynennyn yr hyder sy’n gwbl allweddol i ddatblyguyn unigolyn cyflawn.Dysgwyr EffeithiolMae ein cyrsiau yn gosod sylfaeni cadarn argyfer hybu ymagweddau cadarnhaol syddyn cymell yr unigolyn i ddysgu sgiliau newyddac i fynd i’r afael â sialensau newydd. Fe fyddunigolion yn datblygu sgiliau trwy gyfrwnggweithgareddau heriol ac yn cael eu hannog iarbrofi gyda sialensiau newyddResponsible CitizensDeveloping social and interpersonal skills,offering support to others and benefiting fromthe support of fellow pupils and the Centre’sstaff are central to the individual’s experienceat the Centre. These key skills prepare theindividual to play a key role in wider society.Confident IndividualsActivities at the Centre concentrate ondeveloping individuals’ confidence and helpingthem to understand the importance of beinghealthy and safe and living life to the full!Participating in new activities and challengesat the Centre changes approaches andbroadens individual horizons. By meeting thesechallenges, children and young people will learnto adapt and compromise, thereby gaining thenecessary confidence that is essential in termsof developing into rounded individuals.Effective LearnersOur courses lay solid foundations for promotingpositive attitudes that encourage individuals tolearn new skills and take on different challengesfor the first time. Individuals will develop skillsthrough challenging activities and will beencouraged to experiment with new challenges.10

Cefnogi’r Dysgu yn yr Ysgol.Supporting School-based LearningDatrys ProblemauMae gweithgareddau a sialensiau’r Gwersyll ynhwyliog ac yn wahanol i’r hyn y bydd disgyblionyn ei brofi yn yr ysgol. Mae plant a phobl ifancyn dysgu’n effeithiol wrth fwynhau eu hunain.Yn greiddiol i nifer helaeth o’r gweithgareddaumae datrys problemau, a chydag arweiniadhyfforddwyr cymwys fe fydd disgyblion yn caeleu herio a’u cymell i ddatblygu’r sgiliau datrysproblemau fydd yn eu cynorthwyo yn yr ysgol.Cyfrannu at lwyddiant yn yr ysgol.O fynychu cwrs preswyl yng Ngwersyll yr UrddLlangrannog fe fydd rhieni ac ysgolion eisiausicrwydd y bydd disgyblion yn elwa o’r cyfleodda gynigir yn ystod yr arhosiad. Gyda hyn mewngolwg fe fydd y Gwersyll yn ymrwymo i gefnogidisgyblion i gynyddu eu hyder a’u hunanbarch,ac fe ystyriwn hyn yn allweddol er mwynymgyrraedd at benllanw addysgol personol.Problem SolvingThe Centre’s activities and challenges are fun anddifferent to what the pupils experience at school.Children and young people learn effectively whenenjoying themselves. Problem solving is centralto many of the activities, and with guidance fromqualified instructors the pupils will be challengedand encouraged to develop their problem solvingskills, which will help them when they return totheir schools.Contributing to success at schoolParents and schools will want to be assuredthat pupils who attend a residential course atGwersyll yr Urdd Llangrannog will benefit from theexperiences on offer during their stay. With this inmind, the Centre is committed to helping pupilsgain confidence and self-esteem; we consider thisto be essential in terms of enabling pupils to fulfiltheir personal educational potential.12

Sgiliau Gwrando a ChyfathrebuGyda phwyslais cenedlaethol cynyddol arddatblygu sgiliau llythrennedd plant a phoblifanc, mae’r Gwersyll yn cynllunio profiadau ynarbennig er mwyn ymarfer a datblygu sgiliausiarad a gwrando. Mae’r gallu i wrando,deall, siarad a rhyngweithio ag eraill yn elfenhanfodol o ddatblygiad plentyn ac mae’neffeithio ar feysydd datblygiad gan gynnwysdatblygiad cymdeithasol, emosiynol, a llesymddygiadol. Mae’r sgiliau hyn yn hanfodoli blentyn allu manteisio i’r eithaf ar fynediadi addysg. Mae llawer o’r gweithgareddau yngalw am wrando’n astud a chyfrannu ar lafar.Anogir cyfraniad gan bob unigolyn, gan gynnigcefnogaeth sensitif i unigolion sy’n ddihyder.Listening and Communication SkillsIn light of the increasing national emphasison developing literacy skills amongst childrenand young people, the Centre purposefullyplans experiences to ensure that speakingand listening skills are practised. The ability tolisten, understand, talk and interact with othersis an essential aspect of a child’s developmentwhich will affect different areas of theirdevelopment, including social and emotionaldevelopment and behavioural well-being.These skills are essential to enable a child totake full advantage of their education. Manyactivities require individuals to listen carefullyand contribute orally. We encourage everyoneto contribute and offer sensitive support to thoseindividuals who lack confidence.13

Cefnogi’r Dysgu yn yr Ysgol.Supporting School-based Learning14

Medrau MeddwlMae natur gweithgareddau ymarferol yGwersyll a chyfraniad pob unigolyn mewngwneud penderfyniadau yn galw amddefnyddio ystod o fedrau meddwl. Mae’rgweithgareddau yn galluogi’r unigolyn i gaeldealltwriaeth ddyfnach o feysydd, bod yn fwybeirniadol o dystiolaeth, meddwl yn hyblyga llunio barn a gwneud penderfyniadaurhesymegol yn lle neidio i gasgliadau.Mae angen y medrau meddwl hyn yn yrysgol ac yn y byd sydd ohoni. Trwy gydol yrarhosiad, anogir yr unigolyn i ddatblygu stoco strategaethau meddwl i’w defnyddio panfyddant yn wynebu sefyllfaoedd newydd.Byddwn hefyd yn dysgu’r unigolyn i:• gydweithio’n sensitif;• deall eu cryfderau a’u cyfyngiadau, agwerthfawrogi’r rheiny mewn eraill;• cymryd cyfrifoldebau a’u rhannu;• bod yn arweinwyr, yn strategwyr ac ynweithwyr tîm;• gwneud penderfyniadau gwybodus;• datblygu ymrwymiad i ffordd o fyw iach;• parchu’r amgylchedd;• talu sylw priodol i ddiogelwch; a• gwella eu medrau allweddol, yn enwedig:• cyfathrebu;• datrys problemau; a• chymryd cyfrifoldeb am a gwella eudysgu eu hunain.Thinking SkillsThe nature of the Centre’s practical activities andthe contribution of each individual to decisionmaking requires the use of a variety of thinkingskills. The activities allow individuals to gain adeeper understanding of a number of differentareas, to be more critical of evidence, to thinkflexibly and to form opinions and make logicaldecisions instead of jumping to conclusions.These thinking skills are needed at schooland in the wider world. Throughout their stay,individuals are encouraged to develop a rangeof thinking strategies to use when they facenew situations.We will also teach individuals to:• work sensitively with each other;• understand their strengths and limitations,and to appreciate these in others;• take and share responsibility;• be leaders, strategists and team-workers;• make informed decisions;• develop a commitment to healthy living;• respect the environment;• pay appropriate attention to safety; and• improve their key skills, especially:• communication;• problem solving; and• taking responsibility for and improvingtheir own learning.15

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Defnydd o’r Iaith GymraegYn unol â Pholisi Iaith y Gwersyll, y Gymraegyw prif gyfrwng holl fywyd a gweithgarwchy Gwersyll. Mae’r defnydd o’r iaith Gymraeggan breswylwyr, a holl aelodau staff o fewn ysefydliad hwn yn greiddiol i’r ethos a’r statwsuchel roddir i’r Gymraeg yng Ngwersyll yr UrddLlangrannog.Iechyd a DiogelwchYn unol â Pholisi Iechyd a Diogelwch y Gwersyll,fe fydd y plant yn trafod goblygiadau diogelwchperthnasol iddynt hwy eu hunain ac eraill panfyddant yn cymryd rhan mewn gweithgaredd.Use of the Welsh LanguageIn accordance with the Centre’s LanguagePolicy, Welsh is the main language used in allaspects of the Centre’s life and activities. Theuse of the Welsh language by residents andevery member of staff within this organisation iscentral to the ethos and high status given to theWelsh language at the Centre.Health and SafetyIn accordance with the Centre’s Health andSafety Policy, the children will discuss the safetyimplications that are relevant to themselves andothers when they take part in activities.17

Diogelu PlantSafeguarding ChildrenMae Urdd Gobaith Cymru yn ymrwymedigi amddiffyn plant rhag niwed. Mae staff agwirfoddolwyr yn y sefydliad hwn yn derbynac yn cydnabod eu cyfrifoldebau i ddatblyguymwybyddiaeth o’r materion sy’n gallu periniwed i blant . Mae pob aelod o staff yn gyfrifolam ddiogelu ac amddiffyn y plant sydd yn ygwersyll. Os ceir pryderon ynglŷn ag esgeulustraneu gam-drin corfforol, emosiynol neu rywiol,yna bydd y staff yn gweithredu yn unol â‘Gweithdrefnau Amddiffyn Plant Cymru Gyfan’Urdd Gobaith Cymru is committed to protectingchildren from harm. The organisation’s staffand volunteers accept and acknowledge theirresponsibilities to develop an awareness ofthe issues that can cause harm to children.Each member of staff is responsible forsafeguarding and protecting the children that arein attendance. If there are any concerns aboutnegligence or physical, emotional or sexualabuse, staff will act in accordance with the ‘AllWales Child Protection Procedures’.18

Byddwn yn ymdrechu i amddiffyn plant drwy:• fabwysiadu canllawiau amddiffyn plant trwygyfrwng gweithdrefnau a chod ymddygiad argyfer staff a gwirfoddolwyr• rhannu gwybodaeth am amddiffyn plant acarfer da gyda phlant, rhieni, gofalwyr, staff agwirfoddolwyr• rhannu gwybodaeth am bryderon gydagasiantaethau perthnasol, a chynnwys rhieni aphlant fel y bo’n briodol• dilyn y trefniadau ar gyfer recriwtio a detholstaff a gwirfoddolwyr yn ofalus• darparu rheolaeth effeithiol ar gyfer staff agwirfoddolwyr trwy oruchwyliaeth, cefnogaetha hyfforddiant.We will endeavour to protect children by:• adopting child protection guidelines throughprocedures and a code of conduct for staffand volunteers• sharing information about child protection andgood practice with children, parents, carers,staff and volunteers• sharing information about concerns withrelevant agencies, and including parents andchildren as appropriate• following the arrangements for recruiting staffand volunteers carefully• providing effective management for staffand volunteers through supervision, supportand training.19

Diogelu PlantSafeguarding Children22

Gwirio StaffMae Urdd Gobaith Cymru yn ceisio sicrhaufod 100% o staff llawn a rhan amser yn caeleu gwirio drwy drefn y Swyddfa CofnodionTroseddol. Wrth i staff ymuno â’r Urdd, byddantyn dilyn cynllun anwytho. Yn ystod y cyfnodanwytho byddant yn:• derbyn manylion a chyfarwyddiadau ar bolisidiogelu plant yr Urdd• cwblhau ffurflen gwirio ar gyfer SwyddfaCofnodion Troseddol ar eu diwrnod cyntafyn y swydd. (CRB)Staff ChecksUrdd Gobaith Cymru aims to ensure that100% of its full-time and part-time staff arechecked via the Criminal Records Bureauprocedure. When a new member of staff joinsUrdd Gobaith Cymru they follow an inductionscheme. During the induction period, they:• are given details and directionsregarding Urdd Gobaith Cymru’ssafeguarding children policy• complete a Criminal Records Bureauform on their first day in the job23

Diogelu PlantSafeguarding ChildrenCyfle CyfartalNod Urdd Gobaith Cymru yw sicrhau cyfle, trwygyfrwng yr iaith Gymraeg, i holl ieuenctid Cymruddatblygu’n unigolion cyflawn, a’u galluogi ichwarae rhan adeiladol yn y gymdeithas, ganfeithrin sgiliau personol a chymdeithasol.Mae Urdd Gobaith Cymru wedi ymrwymo isicrhau cyfle cyfartal i bob plentyn a phersonifanc gymryd rhan mewn gweithgareddau ac ibeidio â gwahaniaethu ar sail :• cenedl, tarddiad ethnig, hil• cefndir cymdeithasol• rhyw• statws priodasol• rhywioldeb• anabledd meddyliol neu gorfforol• cred grefyddol neu wleidyddolAnogir aelodau’r mudiad i arfer cydraddoldeb.Mae Urdd Gobaith Cymru yn gwrthwynebu pobmath o hiliaeth.Equal OpportunityUrdd Gobaith Cymru aims to ensure that allyoung people in Wales have the opportunity,through the medium of Welsh, to develop intorounded individuals, and that they are enabledto play a constructive role in society, whiledeveloping personal and social skills.Urdd Gobaith Cymru is committed to ensuringthat every child and young person has an equalopportunity to take part in its activities, and willnot discriminate on the basis of:• nationality, ethnic origin, race• social background• gender• marital status• sexuality• mental or physical disability• religious or political beliefMembers of the organisation are encouraged topractice equality. Urdd Gobaith Cymru opposesevery kind of racism.24

Anghenion Dysgu YchwanegolEgwyddorion• Sicrhau cyfle cyfartal cwricwlaidd achymdeithasol i breswylwyr ag anghenionaddysgol arbennig.• Cydweithio’n effeithiol ag asiantaethaustatudol sydd yn berthnasol i anghenion yplentyn a’i anawsterau.• Geithio’n agos gyda rhieni a’r ysgol er mwynsicrhau partneriaeth effeithiol i hwylusoarhosiad y disgybl.• Rhoi pwyslais ar gyfraniad y plentyn ac yn rhoipob ystyriaeth i’w farn.• Sicrhau ymateb ar draws y sefydliad i helpu’rdisgybl.Amcanion• Sicrhau bod cyfundrefn yn bodoli i drafodunrhyw ofynion ychwanegol yn gynnar athrylwyr.• Casglu gwybodaeth ynghyd gan athrawon,rhieni ac eraill i sicrhau y ceir y ddealltwriaethorau am natur anawsterau’r plentyn.• Sicrhau y caiff y ddarpariaeth angenrheidiolei gwneud ar gyfer unrhyw blentyn sydd aganghenion addysgol arbennig.• Ceisio sicrhau cydweithrediad a chefnogaethyr ysgol, rhieni ac eraill mewn perthynas agadnabod a darparu gwasanaeth.Additional Learning NeedsPrinciples• The Centre aims to ensure equal curricularand social opportunities for residents withadditional learning needs.• The Centre aims to work effectively withstatutory agencies that are relevant to theneeds of the child and his/her difficulties.• The Centre aims to work closely with thepupil’s parents and school to ensure aneffective partnership that will facilitate thepupil’s stay.• The Centre places an emphasis on the child’scontribution and gives every consideration tohis/her opinion.• The Centre aims to ensure an organisationwideresponse to help the pupil.Objectives• To ensure that a system is in place to discussany additional requirements thoroughly at anearly stage.• To gather information from teachers, parentsand others in order to ensure the bestpossible understanding of the nature of thechild’s difficulties.• To ensure that the necessary provision ismade for any child with special educationalneeds.• To try to ensure the co-operation and supportof the school, parents and others with regardto identifying and providing a service.25

Diogelu PlantSafeguarding ChildrenDysgu y tu hwnt i’r dosbarthMae i weithgarwch corfforol botensial o ranmynd i’r afael ag ystod eang o faterion sy’ncodi mewn ysgolion. Er enghraifft, maent ynaml yn cael effaith gadarnhaol ar ddisgyblionsydd wedi’u dadrithio; gallant fod o gymorthi wella ysgolion, codi lefel ffitrwydd disgybliona’u hannog i ddilyn ffordd iach o fyw. Maetystiolaeth o nifer o ffynonellau yn nodi bodymwneud â gweithgareddau antur, hyd ynoed yn achlysurol, yn gwella cyfranogiaddisgyblion, yn enwedig pan fyddant ynweithgareddau preswyl.Parhau’n weithgaredd i’r lleiafrif y maeaddysg awyr agored yng nghwricwlwmaddysg gorfforol y mwyafrif o ysgolion. Maellai o ysgolion bellach yn arwain profiadaupreswyl oddi ar y safle oherwydd yr ofnaucynyddol y bydd rhieni yn mynd i gyfraith.Fodd bynnag cyniga’r Gwersyll amgylchedddiogel a chyfle i gymryd rhan mewngweithgareddau heriol ac ysgogol wedi eucynnal gan hyfforddwyr cymwys.Learning beyond the classroomPhysical activity can help to address a widevariety of issues that come to light in schools.For example, it often has a positive effecton disillusioned pupils; it can help schoolsto improve, raise pupils’ fitness levels andencourage them to lead healthy lives. There isevidence from many sources that taking part inadventurous activities, even occasionally,will improve pupils’ contribution, especiallywhen these activities are undertaken ina residential setting.Outdoor education continues to be an activityfor a minority of pupils in terms of the physicaleducation curriculum in the majority ofschools. Today, fewer schools offer residentialexperiences away from the school site due toincreasing concerns about litigation. However,the Centre offers a safe environment and anopportunity to take part in challenging andstimulating activities, under the guidance ofqualified instructors.26

Pontio a throsglwyddoFe fydd nifer o ysgolion yn manteisio arweithgarwch y Gwersyll i baratoi unigolion argyfer cyfnodau pontio a throsglwyddo. Gall ycyfnodau hyn ym mywydau plant a phobl ifancgreu sialensiau gwirioneddol. Mae’r profiadau agynigir fel rhan o ddarpariaeth a gweithgarwchy Gwersyll yn paratoi’r unigolyn yn gymdeithasolac yn emosiynol ar gyfer cyfnodau o newid ac oansicrwydd.Cyfleoedd newyddMae ein cyrsiau yn cyflwyno unigolion iamrywiaeth o weithgareddau a champau.Nifer ohonynt am y tro cyntaf. Rhydd hyn gyfle iddisgyblion nad ydynt wedi llwyddo neu ragorimewn chwaraeon yn y gorffennol i arbrofi gydadiddordebau gwahanol ac i ddilyn trywyddionnewydd. Dengys ymchwil bod dros 25% oblant a phobl ifanc sy’n cael eu cyflwyno iweithgaredd newydd yn y Gwersyll yn parhauâ’r weithgaredd honno.Transition and TransferMany schools will take advantage of theactivities offered at the Centre to prepareindividuals for periods of transition and transfer.These periods in the lives of children andyoung people can present real challenges.The experiences offered as part of the Centre’sprovision and activities prepare individualssocially and emotionally for periods of changeand uncertainty.New OpportunitiesOur courses introduce individuals to a variety ofdifferent activities and sports, often for the firsttime. This offers an opportunity for pupils whohave not succeeded or excelled at sports inthe past, to experiment with different interestsand to follow new paths. Research shows thatover 25% of children and young people whoare introduced to a new activity at the Centrecontinue with that activity.27

Cysylltiadau CwricwlwmLinks to the CurriculumLlythrenneddMae Gwersyll yr Urdd Llangrannog wediymrwymo i gefnogi ysgolion wrth iddyn nhwgodi safonau llythrennedd pob dysgwr. Maedatblygu a gwella sgiliau llythrennedd wedi’uhintegreiddio i’r holl weithgareddau.Mae ein gweithgareddau yn cynnwys ystodo dasgau a chyd-destunau fydd yn galluogidysgwyr i ddatblygu’u sgiliau llythrenneddmewn ffyrdd ystyrlon. Bydd y rhain yn cynnwysgwaith ymchwil, ystyried syniadau eraill neugofnodi’u syniadau eu hunain a dod i gasgliad.Ymysg y prif sgiliau a ymgorfforir yn ygweithgareddau mae:• adrodd yn ôl• cyfarwyddiadau• cwestiynu• esbonio• perswâd• trafodaethLiteracyThe Centre is committed to supportingschools in their efforts to improve the literacystandards of every learner. Developing andimproving literacy skills is an integral partof all our activities.Our activities include a range of tasks andcontexts that will enable learners to developtheir literacy skills in a meaningful way. Thesewill include research work, considering theideas of others or recording their own ideas andreaching a conclusion.The main skills incorporated in the activitiesplanned include:• reporting back• instructions• questioning• explanations• persuasion•discussion28

RhifeddRhoddir lle blaenllaw i ddatblygu’r sgiliaurhifedd hynny sydd eu hangen i ddatrysproblemau a dehongli gwybodaeth ym mywydplant bob dydd. Cynlluniwn weithgareddauer mwyn sicrhau profiadau sydd yn caniatáui’r plant ymarfer a gwella’r sgiliau hyn mewnsefyllfaoedd ymarferol a diddorol. Ymysgrhai o’r prif sgiliau y bydd cyfle i’r plant eudatblygu mae:• rheoli arian• amcangyfrif a chyfrifo• rheoli amser• darllen amserlenni, cyfrifo pellteroedd acamser, darllen mapiau• dehongli gwybodaeth mewn amrywiaeth offurf megis tablau, siartiau a graffiau.NumeracyDeveloping the numeracy skills needed tosolve problems and interpret information in thechildren’s day to day lives is given a prominentplace in our activities. We plan activities in orderto ensure experiences that allow the childrento practice and improve these skills in practicaland interesting situations. Some of the mainskills that the children will have an opportunityto develop include:• managing money• estimating and calculating• time management• reading timetables, calculating distance andtime, map reading• interpreting information in a variety of formats,including tables, charts and graphs29

Cysylltiadau CwricwlwmLinks to the CurriculumAddysg GorfforolYmdrechwn i ddarparu cyfleoedd i ddisgyblionfwynhau amrywiaeth eang o brofiadau addysggorfforol fydd yn eu galluogi i gynllunio, igymryd rhan ac i werthuso gwaith sy’n briodoli’w hoedran a’u hanghenion. Ystyrir bodmeithrin gwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth, datblyguystod o fedrau cymdeithasol, yn ogystal âgwella medrau corfforol, iechyd a ffitrwydddisgyblion yn agweddau pwysig ar addysggorfforol. Mae’r amcanion cyffredinol yncynnwys:• Datblygu dealltwriaeth o bwysigrwyddymarfer corff er mwyn bod yn iach.• Datblygu ystod o fedrau rhyngweithiol rhwngy meddwl a’r corff.• Cynnal a chynyddu symudedd a hyblygrwyddcorfforol.• Datblygu stamina cryfder a ffitrwyddcyffredinol.• Datblygu dealltwriaeth a gwerthfawrogiado bwrpas, ffurf a chonfensiwn wrth ddewisgweithgareddau corfforol.• Datblygu’r gallu i fynegi syniadau agwerthfawrogi rhinweddau esthetigsymudiad.Addysg Bersonol a ChymdeithasolMae Addysg Bersonol a Chymdeithasolyn ganolog i hawl pob plentyn yng NgwersyllLlangrannog, ac fel dimensiwn trawsweithgaredd, treiddia i bob agwedd o fywydy Gwersyll. Mae’n rhan gyfannol o’rddarpariaeth gyfan, ac ni chaiff ei hystyriedyn agwedd ar wahân.Physical EducationWe make every effort to provide pupils withopportunities to enjoy a wide range of physicaleducation activities that will enable themto plan, to take part and to evaluate workthat is specific to their age and needs. Weconsider the advancement of information andunderstanding, developing a range of socialskills, as well as improving pupils’ physicalskills, health and fitness to be important aspectsof physical education. The general objectivesinclude:• Developing an understanding of theimportance of physical activity in order tomaintain a healthy lifestyle.• Developing a range of interactive skills thatconnect the mind and the body.• Maintaining and increasing physical mobilityand flexibility.• Developing general stamina, strength andfitness.• Developing an understanding andappreciation of purpose, form and conventionwhen choosing physical activities.• Developing the ability to express ideasand appreciate the aesthetic qualities ofmovement.Personal and Social EducationPersonal and Social Education is a fundamentalright of every child who visits the Centre andas a cross-activity dimension, it permeatesinto every aspect of life at the Centre. It is anintegral part of the entire provision, and is notconsidered to be a separate aspect.30

Cysylltiadau CwricwlwmLinks to the CurriculumBwyta’n IachYnghlwm â’r agwedd addysg gorfforolmae ymwybyddiaeth o fwyta bwyd iach achytbwys yn cael ei gydnabod yn llawn o fewny Gwersyll. Mae rhan helaeth o gynhyrchionbwyd sy’n cyrraedd y gegin yn cael eu cyflenwigan gwmnïau lleol ac yn fwydydd tymhorol.Yn deillio o hynny fe eir ati i baratoi prydaumaethlon a blasus gaiff ei weini i’r plant a’r poblifanc,a hynny gan staff cymwysedig yr adranarlwyo. Mae holl fwydlenni’r Gwersyll wedi ’ucynllunio er mwyn cwrdd ag anghenion pob uno’r ymwelwyr – boed o ran diet, alergedd neuar sail gredoau crefyddol.Healthy EatingAn awareness of following a healthy andbalanced diet is fully recognised by the Centreand is linked to the physical education aspect.Much of the produce used in our kitchen isseasonal and sourced from local companies.Nutritious and appetising meals are preparedand served to the children and young people bythe qualified staff of the catering department.All of the Centre’s menus have been designedto meet the needs of all our visitors – whetherthose needs are dietary, related to allergies orbased on religious beliefs.DaearyddiaethNod canolog daearyddiaeth yw datblygudealltwriaeth disgyblion o’r byd o’u cwmpas aco’r dylanwadau ar y byd. Golyga hyn ddatblygugwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth o nodweddionlleoedd, patrymau a phrosesau daearyddol aco’r rhyngberthynas rhwng pobl a’r amgylchedd.Gwneir hyn drwy:• ymchwilio i faterion cyfoes daearyddol;• ddatblygu dealltwriaeth a gwerthfawrogiado’r gymuned leol;• ymchwilio i wahanol agweddau, gwerthoeddac ymatebion pobl;• dod i farn bersonol.GeographyThe central aim of geography is to developpupils’ understanding of the world aroundthem and the influences on the world. Thismeans developing their knowledge andunderstanding of the characteristics of places,patterns and geographical processes, andthe inter-relationship between people and theenvironment. We achieve this through:• investigating current geographical issues;• developing an understanding andappreciation of the local community;• investigating people’s different attitudes,values and reactions;• forming a personal opinion.32

Addysg GynaliadwyEr mwyn addysgu ein plant am faterioncynaliadwy a byd-eang, rydym yn cydnabodbod angen i ni gynllunio ar gyfer ADCDF asicrhau ei fod yn rhan annatod o’r ddarpariaetha phob agwedd ar fywyd y Gwersyll. Felly, einnod yw dysgu’r bum elfen ganlynol i’n plant:• Parch a Chydraddoldeb;• Lleihau;• Ailddefnyddio;• Ailgylchu;• Adfer;Amcanion Cyffredinol• Meithrin gallu disgyblion i ymholi, ganddefnyddio ystod eang o fedrau wrth astudiolleoedd ac amgylcheddau, ac wrth fynegibarn ac ymateb i’r hyn sy’n digwydd yn y byd• Datblygu ymdeimlad disgyblion o’r hyn sy’ncreu cymeriad lleoedd ac o’r cysylltiadausydd rhwng lleoedd yn y gymuned a rhwngcymunedau a gwledydd yng Nghymrua thu hwnt.• Datblygu gwybodaeth a dealltwriaethdisgyblion o’r patrymau a welir yn y byd ac o’rprosesau sydd yn creu’r patrymau yma.• Meithrin agweddau a gwerthoedd sy’ncreu yn y disgyblion ymdeimlad a pharch arhyfeddod at gyfoeth amgylchedd naturiol adynol Gwersyll Llangrannog, ac o’r angen iofalu a chynnal y cyfoeth hwn.Sustainable EducationIn order to educate our children aboutsustainability and world-wide issues, weacknowledge that we need to plan forESDGC (Education for Sustainable Developmentand Global Citizenship) and ensure that it is anintegral part of the provision and every facet of lifeat the Centre. Therefore, our aim is to teach thefollowing five elements to the children:• Respect and Equality;• Reduce;• Reuse;• Recycle;• Recover.General Objectives• To develop the pupils’ ability to inquire, usinga wide range of skills when studying placesand environments, and when voicing theiropinion and responding to what is happeningin the world.• To develop the pupils’ sense of what creates thecharacter of different places and the connectionsthat exist between places in the community andbetween communities and countries, in Walesand beyond.• To develop the pupils’ knowledge andunderstanding of the patterns seen in the worldand the processes that create these patterns.• To develop attitudes and values that engender asense of wonder and respect among the pupilstowards the richness of the natural and manmadeenvironment at the Centre, and of theneed to protect, nurture and maintainthis richness.33

Cysylltiadau CwricwlwmLinks to the CurriculumCWRICWLWM CENEDLAETHOL /National CurriculumLechyd, Ffitrwydd a Lles /Health, Fitness and WellbeingDatblygu iaith / Developing languageGweithgaredd Creadigol / Creative ActivityGweithgared Anturus / Adventurous ActivityGweithgareddau Cystadleuol /Competitive ActivitiesDATBLYGU’R PLENTYN ‘CYFLAWN’ /Developing the ‘whole’ childLles Iechyd a emotiwn /Health and emotional wellbeingDatblygu Cyfarthrebu /Developing communicationDatblygu meddwl / Develop thinkingGweithio gydag eraill / Working with othersGwella Dysgu Annibynnol /Improve own learningDinasyddiaeth gweithredol / Active citizenshipMerlota / Horse RidingTampolin / Trampoline saltoCwrs Rhaffau isel / Low RopesBeciau Modur / QuadsCwrs Antur / Adventure CourseAdeiladu Tim / Team BuildingCwrs Rhaffau Uchel / High RopesWal Ddringo / Climbing WallNofio / SwimmingCyfeiriannu / OrienteeringAdeiladu lloches / Shelter BuildingSaethyddiaeth / ArcheryCeirt M / Go-KartingGwibgartio / TobogganingSgio / SkiingCerdded / WalkingNOS / EVENINGTwmpath / TwmpathGemau potes / Team gamesDisco / DiscoBingo cwis a canu /Bingo quiz and singing34

Datblygiad moesol ac ysbrydol /Moral and spiritual developmentParatoi am dysgu gydol oes /Preparing for life long learningDatblygu rhifedd / Developing NumebrsSGILIAU CORFFOROL / Physical SkillsSgiliau Rheoli Corff / Body Managment SkillsSgiliau Locomotors / Locomotors SkillsSgiliau Trin / Manipulative skillsLLYTHRENNEDD SYMUDIAD /Fundamental Movement SkillsYstwythder / AgilityCydbwysedd / BalanceCyd - Symudiad / CoordinationCyflymder / SpeedCinestheteg / KinaestheticGleido / GlidingHynofedd / BuoyancyTaro Gyda’r Corff / Striking with the bodyDal / CatchingCicio / KickingTaro gyda theclyn / Striking with an ImplementRhedeg / RunningNeidio / JumpingTaflu / ThrowingCanlyniadau Dysgu a SgiliauLearning and Skills Outcomes35

Cefnogaeth i AthrawonSupport for TeachersMae’r gefnogaeth a gynigir i athrawon yn rhanallweddol o ddarpariaeth y Gwersyll. Mae einstaff cymwys ar gael i gefnogi a chynghori trwygydol yr arhosiad.Mae ein cyfleusterau lletya ynghyd â’r arlwy osafon uchel yn nodwedd bwysig. Parchwn fodathrawon yn aml yn rhoi o’u hamser i ddoda disgyblion i Wersyll yr Urdd Llangrannog,ymdrechwn i sicrhau bod eu harhosiad morbleserus â phosibl yn ystod y cyfnod y byddantgyda ni.Mae ein cyrsiau yn gyfle i athrawon weldsut mae plant yn ymdopi mewn sefyllfaoeddgwahanol i amgylchedd yr ysgol. Mae’n gyflei staff i wir ddod i adnabod unigolion, ganystyried agweddau a strategaethau gwahanolar gyfer diwallu anghenion eu disgyblion.Croesewir ymholiadau gan athrawon mewnparatoad ar gyfer ymweliad.The support offered to teachers is a key part ofthe Centre’s provision. Our qualified staff areavailable to offer support and advice throughoutyour stay.Our accommodation facilities and high standardof catering are an important feature. We respectthe fact that teachers often sacrifice their owntime to accompany pupils to the Centre, and wemake every effort to ensure that their time hereis as enjoyable as possible.Our courses offer teachers the opportunityto see how children cope with situations thatare different to the school environment. It isan opportunity for staff to really get to knowindividuals and to consider different attitudesand strategies for meeting the needs of theirpupils. We welcome inquiries from teacherswho are preparing to visit the Centre.36

Gwersyll yr Urdd LlangrannogLlandysul, Ceredigion SA44 6AEgwersyllurddllangrannog@llangrannog1932llangrannog@urdd.org01239 652140urdd.org/llangrannogDylunio/Designelfen.co.uk39