WHO WAS ADELAIDE PERRY?

The other side of Adelaide’s life was that of a teacher. Over her 30 years at PLC Sydney, she initially worked as a parttime art teacher and then became the art mistress in the years following WWII.

“Adelaide’s time at PLC Sydney was a significant portion of her life,” says Jo. “Interviews with past students reveal they didn’t know that she had such a high profile in the art world and the significance of having her as a teacher, until many years later.”

The Adelaide Perry Gallery is a testament to the contribution this dedicated teacher made to our school.

The name Adelaide Perry is one that’s certainly familiar to the PLC Sydney community.

But who was she and why is she such a significant figure in the history of our school and the art world more broadly? A new biography by Jo Oliver, ‘Adelaide Perry: Artist and teacher’ explores the life of this incredible woman.

Throughout her life, Adelaide Perry balanced two streams of her life. She was at the forefront of the modernist art movement in Australia and worked across a variety of mediums, including portraits, landscape and printmaking. Her work is held by national, state and regional galleries.

WELCOME BACK TO THE CLASS OF '63

“The Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing is one of the most prestigious drawing prizes in Australia,” adds Jo. “Adelaide was very committed to the importance of drawing as a precursor to painting and to drawing as a medium itself. While she was a teacher, she introduced her students to cutting-edge art and through her legacy of the Adelaide Perry Gallery and drawing prize.”

Adelaide Perry: artist and teacher’ features chapters that explore Adelaide’s years at PLC Sydney. The book is available from https:// scholarly.info/book/adelaide-perry/ or through your favourite bookshop.

It was a joy to welcome back the Class of 1963 on Jersey Day to celebrate their milestone 60 Year Reunion.

It was an afternoon of reuniting friendships after many years of not seeing each other with cries of "you haven't changed at all" a regular part of the arrivals.

The class enjoyed a tour and there was lots of laughter over shared memories of school days, uniforms and favourite (and not so favourite) teachers, and shared life moments. Special thanks to Denyse Coghlan (Nichols, 1963) for her enthusiasm and work to reach so many of her cohort and ensure the afternoon was special for everyone.

Upcoming Events

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Generations Breakfast

PLC Sydney values the wonderful generational connections within our College community. Ex-students who are mothers, grandmothers, aunts, godmothers, or relatives of current students, are warmly invited to join us for breakfast in Term 3. Please extend this invitation to all the ex-student connections in your family. It is also a pleasure to invite our incoming 2024 families who have ex-student connections to join us this year.

Date: Tuesday 25 July 2023

Time: 7.30 to 8.30 am (current students/staff will depart on the first bell at 8.20 am)

Venue: Marden

RSVP via 02 9704 5635

Bears

Our anniversary uniform bear Evelyn wears the black watch tartan junior dress with black ribbons.

Don't miss out on taking home Evie as your own PLC Sydney friend as we have a very limited number of this special bear available. Uniform Bears can be ordered by calling PLC Sydney Reception on 02 9704 5666. They are expected to arrive in August.

Please note: Piper Bears are not available.

ARCHIBALD TOURS HOSTED BY THE EX-STUDENTS

Ex-students, family and friends are invited to an exclusive viewing of the 2023 Archibald, Sulman and Wynne Prize finalists at the Art Gallery of NSW. Led by an experienced guide, these intimate tours provide the opportunity to see this year's exhibition up close and learn about each artist and sitter in great detail.

Morning Tour

Date: Tuesday 15 August

Time: 9.15 am for a 9.30 am tour (meet at the Gallery entrance) The ticket price includes a guided tour, coffee and light morning tea.

TICKETS: $65.00

Bookings required. Please call the Ex-Students Office on 02 9704 5635.

DID YOU KNOW THAT OUR EX-STUDENTS ARE A POWERFUL NETWORK OF WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD?

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Contact the Ex-Students’ Office

T: 02 9704 5636 E: exstudents@plc.nsw.edu.au