Young boys are encouraged to 'play and tumble' and develop through cooperative games. Staff promote classroom teaching that responds to tactile, kinesthetic learners with emphasis on visual, spatial and experiential learning. Single-sex education offers the opportunity to participate in a wider range of roles without facing gender stereotyping. Music, drama, debating and other areas flourish in boys’ schools without the pressure of competition or need for peer approval between genders. In appropriate settings, senior Aitchison boys enjoy a number of events and festivals throughout the year that also engage girls' participation.