Drage obiskovalke in dragi obiskovalci,
lepo pozdravljeni na spletni strani Osnovne šole Ljudski vrt Ptuj.
Na naši šoli vsak dan znova ustvarjamo prostor, v katerem so znanje, ustvarjalnost, sodelovanje, odgovornost in medsebojno spoštovanje vrednote, ki nas povezujejo. Ponosni smo na naše učenke in učence, na njihovo vedoželjnost, talente, dosežke in predvsem na njihovo pripravljenost sodelovati, raziskovati, ustvarjati in s svojimi dejanji soustvarjati življenje naše šole.
Osnovna šola Ljudski vrt Ptuj je ena večjih osnovnih šol v Sloveniji. Na matični šoli je 28 oddelkov, ki jih obiskuje 702 učenk in učencev, na Podružnični šoli Grajena pa 10 oddelkov z 202 učencema. Za njihovo izobraževanje, vzgojo, varnost in dobro počutje skrbi 127 zaposlenih. Velikost šole nam prinaša odgovornost, hkrati pa tudi številne možnosti, da učencem ponudimo bogato in raznoliko okolje za učenje, ustvarjanje, raziskovanje in razvijanje njihovih talentov.
Pred nami so tudi pomembne spremembe. Razširjeni program (RaP) je postal pomemben del našega šolskega vsakdana, novi učni načrti pa od nas zahtevajo strokovnost, premišljenost, sodelovanje in nenehno pripravljenost na učenje. Spremembe razumemo kot priložnost, da še bolje prisluhnemo učencem in njihovim potrebam ter jim ponudimo čim bolj kakovostno in spodbudno učno okolje.
Posebno pozornost namenjamo širokemu naboru izbirnih, obogatitvenih in drugih dejavnosti. Želimo, da lahko vsak učenec najde nekaj, kar ga zanima, veseli in spodbuja k osebni rasti. Na področjih znanja, športa, kulture, umetnosti, tehnike, naravoslovja, jezikov in številnih drugih področjih jim omogočamo priložnosti, da razvijajo svoje sposobnosti, odkrivajo talente in pridobivajo izkušnje, ki jih učilnica sama ne more ponuditi.
Ponosni smo na naše nazive Kulturna šola, Ekošola in Zdrava šola, na številne projekte, dejavnosti in uspehe naših učencev. Ob vsem tem pa nam je še posebej pomembno, da ob znanju razvijamo tudi vrednote – prijaznost, solidarnost, odgovornost, strpnost in spoštovanje do drugega.
Pri svojem delu si prizadevamo biti strokovni, odgovorni in premišljeni, pri vseh odločitvah pa imeti pred očmi predvsem dobrobit naših učencev. Verjamemo, da dobra šola ni le prostor, kjer se pridobiva znanje, temveč prostor, kjer se otroci učijo živeti drug z drugim, sprejemati odgovornost, premagovati ovire in verjeti vase.
Pri tem je pomembno sodelovanje. Zato si želimo odprtega, spoštljivega in konstruktivnega sodelovanja s starši, Mestno občino Ptuj, Ministrstvom za izobraževanje, znanost in mladino, Zavodom Republike Slovenije za šolstvo ter vsemi drugimi ustanovami in posamezniki, ki so povezani z našim delom. Vsak s svojega področja lahko prispeva kamenček v mozaik šole, ki je dobra za otroke.
Naša šolska himna Ob ribniku je modra šola lepo izraža našo željo, da bi bila šola prostor, kjer se učenci počutijo varne, sprejete in spodbujene. Prostor, kjer lahko rastejo – v znanju, samozavesti, prijateljstvu in človečnosti.
Leto 2026 pa je zame tudi leto posebnega osebnega mejnika.
31. decembra 2026 se bo zaključila moja devetindvajsetletna pot ravnateljice Osnovne šole Ljudski vrt Ptuj. Ko sem 5. januarja 1998 prvič stopila skozi vrata ravnateljske pisarne, si verjetno nisem znala predstavljati, koliko ljudi, dogodkov, odločitev, izzivov, zmag, skrbi in lepih trenutkov bo v prihodnjih letih postalo del mojega življenja.
Šola se je v teh letih spreminjala. Spreminjale so se generacije otrok, učni načrti, tehnologija, pričakovanja in družba. Nekatere stvari pa so ostale enake – otroška radovednost, veselje ob uspehu, učiteljeva predanost in prepričanje, da je šola lahko prostor, ki človeku pomaga najti njegovo pot.
Ko se bom konec leta poslovila od ravnateljske funkcije, se ne bom poslovila od vseh spominov. Ti bodo ostali. Ostali bodo obrazi generacij učencev, sodelavcev, staršev in številnih ljudi, s katerimi smo si v vseh teh letih delili delo in odgovornost. Ostali bodo tudi trenutki, ko nam ni bilo lahko, pa smo vendarle našli pot naprej. In predvsem bodo ostali tisti trenutki, ko smo skupaj vedeli, zakaj to počnemo – zaradi otrok.
S 1. januarjem 2027 bo vodenje šole prevzela nova ravnateljica ali novi ravnatelj. Vsaka sprememba prinese nekaj novega in verjamem, da bo tudi nova oseba na čelu šole prinesla svojo energijo, svoje ideje in svojo vizijo.
Jaz pa bom Osnovno šolo Ljudski vrt Ptuj zapustila z občutkom hvaležnosti in ponosa. Ne zato, ker bi bila šola popolna – nobena šola ni. Ampak zato, ker vem, koliko dobrih, strokovnih in srčnih ljudi jo vsak dan znova ustvarja.
Draga naša šola, želim ti, da ostaneš prostor, kjer bodo otroci radi prihajali, učitelji radi učili in ljudje radi sodelovali. Želim ti pogum za nove poti, modrost pri pomembnih odločitvah in dovolj srčnosti, da boš tudi v prihodnje znala videti človeka za vsakim uspehom, napako ali izzivom.
Naj še naprej rasteš.
Naj ostaneš velika po znanju in še večja po srcu.
Naj bodo tvoje učilnice polne radovednih pogledov, hodniki otroškega smeha in tvoje zgodbe vedno povezane z ljudmi, ki verjamejo v moč izobraževanja.
Hvala vsem, ki ste bili del moje poti.
In srečno, moja šola.
Naj ti bo dobro. Naj ti bo lepo. In naj bo prihodnost, ki prihaja, svetla.
Tatjana Vaupotič Zemljič, ravnateljica
Dear Visitors,
A warm welcome to the website of Ljudski vrt Primary School in Ptuj.
Every day, we strive to create a school where knowledge, creativity, cooperation, responsibility and mutual respect are the values that bring us together. We are proud of our pupils—their curiosity, talents and achievements, and, above all, their willingness to work together, explore, create and help shape the life of our school through their actions.
Ljudski vrt Primary School in Ptuj is one of the largest primary schools in Slovenia. Our main school has 28 classes attended by 702 pupils, while Grajena Branch School has 10 classes with 202 pupils. A team of 127 staff members supports their education, personal development, safety and well-being. The size of our school brings responsibility, but also many opportunities to offer pupils a rich and varied environment in which to learn, create, explore and develop their talents.
We are also facing significant changes. The Extended Programme has become an important part of our daily school life, while new curricula call for professional expertise, careful consideration, cooperation and a continuing willingness to learn. We see these changes as an opportunity to listen more closely to our pupils and their needs, and to provide them with the best possible learning environment.
We place particular emphasis on offering a wide range of elective subjects, enrichment activities and other opportunities. We want every pupil to find something that interests them, brings them joy and encourages their personal growth. Through academic pursuits, sport, culture, the arts, technology, science, languages and many other areas, we give pupils opportunities to develop their abilities, discover their talents and gain experiences that the classroom alone cannot provide.
We are proud of our Cultural School, Eco-School and Healthy School titles, as well as our many projects, activities and pupils’ achievements. Alongside knowledge, however, we place particular importance on nurturing values—kindness, solidarity, responsibility, tolerance and respect for others.
In our work, we strive to be professional, responsible and thoughtful, keeping our pupils’ best interests at the heart of every decision. We believe that a good school is more than a place to acquire knowledge. It is a place where children learn to live alongside one another, take responsibility, overcome obstacles and believe in themselves.
Cooperation is essential to this. We therefore welcome open, respectful and constructive partnerships with parents, the Municipality of Ptuj, the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth, the National Education Institute Slovenia, and all other institutions and individuals connected with our work. Each of us, in our own way, can contribute to building a school that serves children well.
Our school anthem, Ob ribniku je modra šola (By the Pond Stands a Blue School), beautifully expresses our wish for the school to be a place where pupils feel safe, accepted and encouraged. A place where they can grow—in knowledge, confidence, friendship and humanity.
For me, 2026 also marks a special personal milestone.
On 31 December 2026, my twenty-nine-year journey as Headteacher of Ljudski vrt Primary School in Ptuj will come to an end. When I first walked through the door of the headteacher’s office on 5 January 1998, I could hardly have imagined how many people, events, decisions, challenges, successes, worries and wonderful moments would become part of my life in the years ahead.
Over those years, the school has changed. Generations of children, curricula, technology, expectations and society itself have changed. Yet some things have remained the same—children’s curiosity, the joy of success, teachers’ dedication and the belief that school can help each person find their own path.
When I step down as headteacher at the end of the year, the memories will stay with me. I will remember the faces of generations of pupils, colleagues, parents and all those with whom we have shared our work and responsibilities over the years. I will also remember the difficult times when, despite everything, we found a way forward. Above all, I will remember the moments when we all knew why we were doing this—for the children.
On 1 January 2027, a new headteacher will take over the leadership of the school. Every change brings something new, and I believe that our next headteacher will bring their own energy, ideas and vision.
I will leave Ljudski vrt Primary School in Ptuj with a sense of gratitude and pride. Not because the school is perfect—no school is—but because I know how many good, dedicated and caring people help make it what it is, every single day.
Dear school, I hope you’ll always be a place where children love to come, teachers love to teach and people enjoy working together. I hope you’ll be brave enough to try new things, make thoughtful decisions and always care about the person behind every success, mistake or challenge.
Keep growing.
Stay full of knowledge, with an even bigger heart.
Let your classrooms be full of curious minds, your corridors ring with children’s laughter, and your story grow with people who believe in the power of education.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of my journey.
And all the best, my dear school.
Keep growing, stay happy, and look forward to a bright future.
Tatjana Vaupotič Zemljič, Headteacher
