08/09/2026
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Er cof am Mr Elfyn James
Gyda thristwch mawr y clywsom am farwolaeth Mr Elfyn James yn ddiweddar, bu Mr James yn athro a phennaeth Mathemateg, Dirprwy Bennaeth a Phennaeth Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn.
Roedd Mr James, neu “Smiler” fel yr oedd yn cael ei adnabod yn annwyl gan genedlaethau o ddisgyblion, yn rhan bwysig iawn o hanes a bywyd Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn. Roedd yr ysgol a’i chymuned yn agos iawn at ei galon, ac yn ystod ei flynyddoedd yn yr ysgol daeth i adnabod nifer fawr o ddisgyblion a’u teuluoedd ledled Tywyn a’r dalgylch.
Roedd ganddo weledig*eth glir o Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn fel ysgol gymunedol, ac roedd yn frwd dros greu cyfleoedd i bobl ifanc ymhell y tu hwnt i furiau’r ystafell ddosbarth.
Bu’n gweithio’n agos gyda Chlwb Rotari Tywyn i sefydlu a chefnogi mentrau megis Cerddor y Flwyddyn a Chogydd y Flwyddyn, gan roi cyfleoedd i bobl ifanc arddangos a datblygu eu doniau.
Roedd ganddo hefyd berthynas agos â’r Outward Bound yn Aberdyfi, gan gefnogi disgyblion i fanteisio ar gyfleoedd yno ac i weithio tuag at ennill Gwobr Aur Dug Caeredin.
Roedd ei gyfraniad at y gymuned ehangach hefyd yn sylweddol. Yn ystod ei gyfnod fel Pennaeth, darparwyd darn o dir yr ysgol er mwyn galluogi’r Sgowtiaid a’r Geidiaid i ddatblygu eu canolfan leol.
Un o’i gyfraniadau mwyaf parhaol oedd ei waith gyda’r ganolfan hamdden i ddatblygu rhan o dir yr ysgol yn g*e pob tywydd. Mae’r cyfleuster hwn wedi bod yn adnodd pwysig i genedlaethau o ddisgyblion a’r gymuned, ac wedi chwarae rhan allweddol yn natblygiad Clwb Hoci Dysynni.
Roedd Mr James hefyd yn benderfynol iawn y dylai disgyblion Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn allu defnyddio’r adnodd hwn yn rhad ac am ddim. Bu hon yn frwydr hir ac anodd ar adegau, ond roedd yn fater yr oedd yn teimlo’n gryf iawn yn ei gylch.
Mae llawer o’r cyfleoedd, y cysylltiadau cymunedol a’r adnoddau a ddatblygwyd yn ystod ei gyfnod yn yr ysgol wedi gadael etifeddiaeth barhaol i Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn a’r gymuned ehangach.
Bydd llawer o gyn-ddisgyblion, staff a theuluoedd yn cofio Mr James gyda hoffter mawr, ac rydym yn ddiolchgar am ei flynyddoedd o wasanaeth a’i ymroddiad i’r ysgol a’i phobl ifanc.
Ar yr achlysur trist hwn, mae pawb yn Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn yn estyn ein cydymdeimlad dwysaf at blant Mr James, ei deulu a’i ffrindiau.
Gorffwys mewn hedd, Mr James. Diolch am eich gwasanaeth a’ch cyfraniad i Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn a’i chymuned.
In memory of Mr Elfyn James
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Mr Elfyn James, former Mathematics teacher, Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher of Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn.
Mr James, affectionately known as “Smiler” by generations of pupils, was an important part of the history and life of Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn. The school and its community were very close to his heart, and during his many years at the school he came to know a great number of pupils and their families throughout Tywyn and the surrounding area.
He had a clear vision of Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn as a community school and was passionate about creating opportunities for young people that extended far beyond the classroom.
He worked closely with Tywyn Rotary Club to establish and support initiatives such as Musician of the Year and Chef of the Year, providing young people with opportunities to showcase and develop their talents.
He also developed a close relationship with Outward Bound in Aberdyfi, supporting pupils to take advantage of the opportunities available there and to work towards achieving their Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award.
His contribution to the wider community was also significant. During his time as Headteacher, part of the school grounds was made available to enable the Scouts and Guides to develop their local centre.
One of his most enduring contributions was his work with the leisure centre to develop part of the school grounds into an all-weather pitch. This facility has become an important resource for generations of pupils and the wider community and has played a key role in the development of Dysynni Hockey Club. Mr James was also determined that pupils of Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn should be able to use this facility free of charge. At times this was a long and difficult battle, but it was something about which he felt very strongly.
Many of the opportunities, community partnerships and facilities developed during his time at the school have left a lasting legacy for Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn and the wider community.
Mr James will be remembered with great affection by many former pupils, staff and families, and we are grateful for his many years of service and dedication to the school and its young people.
At this sad time, everyone at Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn extends our deepest sympathies to Mr James’s children, family and friends.
Rest in peace, Mr James. Thank you for your service and for the lasting contribution you made to Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn and its community.
