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Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Jul 31

Eek…excited to show you the back cover of #ConfidentlyLost 🤩

Only 12 weeks until release day! Cannot wait for you to read this.

We’ll be announcing a couple of small live events, keep an eye out as tickets will be limited.

Be one of the first to read it 👉 linktr.ee/ConfidentlyL....

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Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Jul 28

Waterstones are offering summer discounts on pre-orders!

Confidently Lost isn’t out until October but this is a cracking wee deal.

Make sure you enter ‘SUMMER25’ to get 25% off!

Grab yours here 👉 www.waterstones.com/book/confide...

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Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Jun 18

🎉 ONE DAY TO GO! 🎉
This is it – the final countdown to We’re Aff Tae The Big School! And trust us… you do NOT want to miss it.

💥 We've got messages from amazing celebs and more prizes than ever!

Sign up 👉 bit.ly/BigSchool2025

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Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Jun 13

Wore this today.

Someone stopped me and said they like my “woke jumper”.

Correct. It is woke.

Woke as fuck.

The way it should be.

Love you 🫶

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Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Jun 8

I have been asked a few times now if I’ll be doing any live events around the time of the new book coming out in October.

The short answer is…YES!

We even have some venues/dates booked and in the diary. Tickets available in due course.

In the meantime, check this out 👉 lnkd.in/eG9D4VTj

Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Jun 4

More awesome feedback for our schools team 🫶🤩

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Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · May 9

Pupil passwords reset after council cyber attack www.bbc.com/news/article...

Pupil passwords reset after Edinburgh council cyber attack

Staff in the council's education department spotted a suspicious invitation to a meeting and realised it was "spear phishing".

www.bbc.com

Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · May 7

We’re Aff Tae the Big School is back – and we’re thrilled to partner with @eSgoil! 🎉

Together, we’re making a lasting impact by ensuring that every P7/Y6 pupil across the UK can access this event for FREE.

500 signups and counting!
bit.ly/BigSchool2025

Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · May 6

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Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Apr 29

This is bonkers! Big thanks to all who have pre-ordered. It’s nearly October, right? 🫶

Order yours 👉 linktr.ee/ConfidentlyL... 🤙

Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Apr 28

💥💥💥 BIG NEWS💥💥💥

It’s happening…my new book, CONFIDENTLY LOST, is now up for pre-order!

“A thunderous burst of raw humanity”

“An anthem for the rebels, the dreamers, and anyone tired of life’s relentless grind”

Be one of the first to receive a copy 👉 linktr.ee/ConfidentlyL...

Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Apr 19

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Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Apr 14

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Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Apr 4

400 schools signed up already! 🤯

✅ Access to the live broadcast on Thursday 19th June.

✅ A recording of the event.

✅ Four fully resourced Treehouse lessons.

🔗 Register your class here: bit.ly/BigSchool2025

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Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Apr 1

Did you know today is International Fun at Work day?

No, it’s not an April Fools.

Tig x

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Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Mar 29

Eek… not long until the new book will be available for pre-order.

I have shared the manuscript with a small number of people for feedback. Thought I’d share a wee glimpse…

Can’t wait to reveal the title and the front cover!

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Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Mar 28

🚨 10,000 P7/Y6 pupils are signed up for We’re Aff Tae the Big School 2024! 💥

🎁 Four free lessons land next week for everyone registered!

📅 Event: 19th June
🔗 Sign up now: bit.ly/BigSchool2025

Let’s make it the biggest yet! 🙌
#TOKBigSchool #Transition #Treehouse

Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Mar 25

I’m feeling the pressure now 🫣

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Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Mar 25

I hope she loves it! 🤞

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Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Mar 25

Rumour has it exams are just round the corner. This is for the teen in your life…

Grab one here 👉 amzn.eu/d/82a6pGV 🔥

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Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Mar 11

Hey teachers!! It’s back!! 🤩

Sign up 👉 bit.ly/BigSchool2025

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Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Mar 7

Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Mar 6

Absolutely buzzing to be hosting the @CareerReadyUK Graduation ceremonies today for the 6th time!

844 young people, 160 schools across 16 local authorities smashing it in the world of work.

Just one of those wonderful things to be a part of, well done everyone 🫶

#ScotGrad25

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Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Mar 5

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Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social · Mar 2

Today is World Teen Mental Health Day.

If you know a young person who could use a boost, this book might just be the thing they need. 💛

📖 A Head Full of Everything ➡️ amzn.eu/d/1dg04Sf

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