Reducing Agent Confusion (BR Bio #7.17)

[Le Boudin]

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On a Pt electrode: H2O2 --> O2 + 2e- + 2H+

"Oxidation occurs at the anode. The hydrogen peroxide is oxidized. The platinum acts as the reducing agent. Platinum acts as an anode."

If the Pt is the Reducing Agent, shouldn't it get Oxidized? Why does the answer say H2O2 is oxidized? Will the Pt electrode build up a + charge from losing electrons?

Thanks.