Walk All Over Cancer 2026 at The British School of Tashkent
On 22 September, students, parents and staff at The British School of Tashkent took part in the annual Walk All Over Cancer event, held in support of the Tashkent-based Ona Foundation.
What took place
On 22 September, students, parents and staff at The British School of Tashkent (BST) came together for the annual Walk All Over Cancer event. The school reported on the event in a news post dated 30 October, 2026.
The school describes the event as one in which the BST community came together to raise cancer awareness and to celebrate compassion, unity and a shared commitment to making a positive difference.
Who took part
The school's post names three groups: students, parents and staff. All three, in the school's words, "united for the annual Walk All Over Cancer event."
The post includes comments from Dr Andre Nel, Principal of The British School of Tashkent.
How the event began
Walk All Over Cancer was established in memory of a former Principal of the school, Mr David Kirkham. The school refers to it as an annual event.
The bake sale
According to the school, this year's event featured a two-day bake sale alongside the walk.
The charity supported
The event was held in support of the Ona Foundation. The school describes the Ona Foundation as a Tashkent-based charitable organisation with which BST has an established relationship.
The new campus
The same post sets out a change to the school's site. BST opened a purpose-built campus in August. Following that opening, the school's Early Years, Primary and Secondary communities are together in one location. Before this, the school was based across two separate campuses.
About the school
The British School of Tashkent is in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The school states that it is part of the Nord Anglia Education family. It has Early Years, Primary and Secondary sections, which are now on one campus.
Other recent posts from the school
The school has also published posts on other subjects in recent weeks. Two of them are summarised briefly here.
A post dated 14 October, 2026 sets out the school's case for studying Art at GCSE and A Level. At BST, IGCSE Art and Design includes painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and photography. The portfolio accounts for 60% of the qualification, with the remaining 40% assessed through an externally set assignment. The school's A Level Fine Art course includes a personal investigation combining practical work, supporting research and a written study of at least 1,000 words.
A post dated 07 September, 2026 reports the school's 2025/26 GCSE and A Level results. Selected figures from that post:
- At GCSE, 100% of BST students achieved A-C in Mathematics.
The school also states that almost half of the A Level cohort joined BST in Key Stage 4 or later.
What the post does not state
The material available on the Walk All Over Cancer post does not give an amount raised for the Ona Foundation or the number of people who took part.
Questions parents ask
When was Walk All Over Cancer 2026 held at The British School of Tashkent?
The event took place on 22 September. The school published its report on the event on 30 October, 2026.
Which charity did the event support?
The event was held in support of the Ona Foundation, which the school describes as a Tashkent-based charitable organisation with which BST has an established relationship.
What is the background to Walk All Over Cancer at BST?
The school states that the event was established in memory of former Principal Mr David Kirkham, and describes it as an annual event.
Is the school now on a single campus?
Yes. The school opened a purpose-built campus in August, and its Early Years, Primary and Secondary communities are now together in one location, having previously been based across two separate campuses.
Who is the principal of The British School of Tashkent?
Dr Andre Nel is Principal of The British School of Tashkent.