The bell timetable is the backbone of the school day. The examples below are illustrative — adapt the timings to your own school, board and state instructions.
Template 1: Regular day (example)
| Bell | Time | Suggested sound |
|---|---|---|
| Warning bell | 8:50 | Soft music |
| Assembly | 9:00 | Assembly announcement |
| Period 1 | 9:20 | Short chime |
| Period 2 | 10:00 | Short chime |
| Short break | 10:40 | Music |
| Period 3 | 10:55 | Short chime |
| Period 4 | 11:35 | Short chime |
| Lunch | 12:15 | Music |
| Period 5 | 1:00 | Short chime |
| Period 6 | 1:40 | Short chime |
| Period 7 | 2:20 | Short chime |
| Dismissal | 3:00 | Dismissal announcement |
Template 2: Exam day (example)
| Bell | Time |
|---|---|
| Students enter hall | 9:15 |
| Question papers distributed | 9:25 |
| Writing begins | 9:30 |
| 30 minutes remaining | 11:30 |
| 10 minutes remaining | 11:50 |
| Exam ends | 12:00 |
Tip: a voice announcement ("30 minutes remaining") is far clearer in an exam hall than a buzzer.
Template 3: Half day (example)
Keep the same start, shorten each period, and end before lunch. Save it as its own schedule so it can be switched on when needed.
Template 4: Two sections, different timings (example)
| Bell | Zone A · Higher Secondary | Zone B · Upper Primary |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly | 8:50 | 9:20 |
| Period 1 | 9:30 | 10:00 |
| Lunch | 12:45 | 12:00 |
| Dismissal | 16:30 | 15:30 |
On one campus, this needs two separate speaker zones — which is exactly what Dual Zone on RoboticBell Ultimate models does.
Tips for a timetable that works
- Add a warning bell a few minutes before assembly and after lunch.
- Use different sounds for periods, breaks and dismissal so students know what each bell means.
- Save every variant as its own schedule — regular, exam, half day, events, winter — before the term starts.
- Use short moments well: a two-minute thought for the day or health tip after assembly adds learning without taking class time.
RoboticBell saves several schedules — regular, exam, winter and more — and they are programmed and switched from a browser or phone. Book a free demo and bring your timetable.