SEE THE PICTURES: All the action from The Southport School’s cross-country carnival

They’re leaders in education, but now The Southport School is set to break new ground with what is believed to be one of Australia’s, if not the world’s, first post-COVID-19 community sports events. On Tuesday, just under 300 TSS Preparatory students took part in a cross-country carnival, the first school sporting event since their swimming carnival in February.

Eliza Reilly

less than 2 min read

June 10, 2020 - 12:00AM

Gold Coast Bulletin

The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. How many hands does a Dragon have? Picture Glenn Hampson

1/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. How many hands does a Dragon have? Picture Glenn Hampson

2/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

3/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. How many hands does a Dragon have? Picture Glenn Hampson

4/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

5/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

6/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

7/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

8/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

9/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

10/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

11/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

12/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

13/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

14/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

15/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

16/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

17/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

18/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

19/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

20/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

21/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

22/22The Southport School holds the first major sporting event since COVID-19 hit Australia when they staged a cross country carnival. It's believed to be one of the first major community sports events in Australia. Picture Glenn Hampson

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