The enlightenment comes from understanding the subject, assimilating the same, analyzing and trying to go a step further and implementing it. The ambience at Velammal residential school provides the right platform for the students to pursue Studies with undivided attention. The classrooms in the higher sections have a limited strength that helps the teachers devote personal attention to every child and monitor the progress. The teaching methodology adopted is proactive and ensures active participation of every student in the class. The entire curriculum for the year is well planned and implemented in three semesters. The process of learning includes discussions, case studies, investigations, problem solving, role play, project work, field trips and other interactive activities. The students have the advantage of learning some valuable lessons during out of classroom teaching on inter-personal skills, sharing and caring for each other. Scientifically devised assessment systems followed here helps the faculty to monitor and analyze the progress made by the students after each semester. They retain these lessons for their lifetime and it helps them face the challenges of the future confidently.