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ContentsArt Exhibition and SaleFrom 25 to 27 May, the PLCOCA held the third annual Art Exhibitionand Sale in the Middle School Gallery. We were very pleased to havealmost 30 artists from the PLC community exhibiting, including OldCollegians, their parents, siblings, partners and current and past PLCart teachers. The exhibition was opened by the Hon. Peter Collier MLC,who taught social science at PLC between 1987 and 1988, and whoreminded us of the importance of the OCA and of the role it plays instrengthening and maintaining connections between past studentsand the School. The opening was a fabulous night, setting the tonefor the rest of the weekend. The committee would like to express itsgratitude to all of the artists who contributed their beautiful artworkto the exhibition, in particular to Sophia Vinten (2007), whocurated the exhibition as well as exhibited.Wine and Cheese EveningA Wine and Cheese evening was held in July at the Cheeky Sparrowin Perth CBD, with Anita Robinson (2002) from Talisman Wines.L to R: Phoebe Anderson (2001), Muffie Rogers (Prater 1948) and BiancaPetterson (Serich 2002).Upcoming EventsThe second half of the year is always busy for the OCA with a numberof important events scheduled, including the AGM, interviews forOCA sponsored scholarships and the Year 12 Valedictory Dinner.The 2012 AGM will be held on Sunday 19 August at PLC. For severalyears, the OCA has intended to become an incorporated entity,meaning that it will have its own legal identity. In order to meet thelegislated requirements for incorporation, the PLCOCA constitutionrequires a few minor amendments. Further information about thiswill be provided closer to the date of the AGM and the amendmentswill be discussed and voted on at the AGM.A Final Note and Thank YouI succeeded Francesca Nelson (1980) as President of the PLCOCAat the beginning of this year. I would like to thank Francesca forher hard work and dedication as President and for her support as Itransitioned into the role this year.L to R: Georgina Adcock (2002), Minister for Education; Energy; IndigenousAffairs, Peter Collier and Kate Crompton (1999).After several years on the OCA, Helen Gianotti (Linton 1969) willretire from the committee at the upcoming AGM. Helen has beenthe secretary of the OCA for several years and she will be sorelymissed. However, she leaves behind an excellent set of templatedocuments and promises that it will be a breeze for someone to stepinto her shoes. If you are interested in becoming the secretary of thePLCOCA, please let us know.You can contact the PLCOCA through the PLC AlumniCoordinator, Colette James, on +61 8 9424 6520 or by email atalumni@plc.wa.edu.au. We look forward to hearing from you orseeing you at an event soon.Kate Crompton (1999)PresidentCurator, Sophia Vinten (2007) with one of her beautiful floral paintings.33