Mae buddiannau disgyblion wrth wraidd rhaglen gwella ysgolion Her Ysgolion Cymru. Mae’n seiliedig ar y gred y gall pob plentyn gyflawni ac mae hyn yn rhywbeth yr wyf fi’n bersonol yn credu ynddo. Rhaid inni eu hysbrydoli i lwyddo drwy roi iddynt brofiadau sy’n agor eu llygaid i’r cyfleoedd sy’n bodoli tu hwnt i giatiau’r ysgol, eu cartrefi a’u cymunedau lleol. Mae cynyddu disgwyliadau, dyheadau ac uchelgeisiau personol disgyblion yn un agwedd bwysig ar yr Her.
Schools Challenge Cymru places the interests of the pupil at the heart of its programme of school improvement. It is based on a belief that all children can achieve and this is something that I personally hold true. We must inspire them to succeed by providing experiences that open their eyes to the opportunities that exist beyond the school gates, their homes and their local communities. This raising of pupils’ personal expectations, aspirations and ambitions is an important aspect of the Challenge.