The PSALT file (Practical and Spiritual Applications for Living Today) was first issued to all companies when launched in 2002 and has been revamped several times.  The latest version is available to view and download from the Resources area under Programme Files and is also available to purchase from the GBNI Shop.

The aim of the PSALT File is to encourage girls to see the relevance of God’s Word as it is applied throughout the GB programme and in every aspect of their day-to-day lives.

The PSALT File provides various topics for leaders and girls to choose from, including suggestions on how to approach the topic, activities and ideas for including a spiritual application for each topic.

The PSALT File is a resource file rather than a syllabus and should be used with flexibility, depending on individual company situations.

Brigader Triangle Award and Brigader Brooch

Girls in the Brigader Section (aged 14-18) of GB work towards attaining their Brigader Brooch. The Brigader Brooch is attained at least three years after a girl has been awarded her three Brigader Triangles.

• A total of 40 points earned over three or four years is required to obtain a Brigader Brooch.

• No more than 14 points may be gained in one year. (In exceptional circumstances, permission may be given by GBNI to permit a girl to earn 16 points to complete the award.)

• At least six points must be from each of the four sections: Spiritual, Physical, Education and Service.

• Each subject covered is worth two points, except for the annual GB Scripture Course, which merits four points, providing that a girl attends at least 80% of the course.  A girl with less than 80% attendance should be awarded only two points for the Scripture course.

Brigaders wear their awards on an armband, worn on the left sleeve of their sweatshirt when wearing the ceremonial uniform.  Brigader Triangles as gained are placed directly below the Senior Circles.  The Open Bible Award, if attained, is placed below the most recent attendance brooch.

Positioning of Badges after Brigader Brooch has been Awarded:

Awards worn on armband as above, but remove the Open Bible Award, and wear on award ribbon.

The award ribbon is worn on the right side of the sweatshirt.  The ribbon is to be level with the top of the embroidered GB Crest on the left side of the sweatshirt.

Awards are to be placed on the ribbon in the following order:

• Open Bible Award (top).

• Brigader Brooch -Please note if the Queen's Award is attained, it will replace the Brigader Brooch on the ribbon and the Brigader Brooch is transferred back to bottom left corner of armband.

• Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award, if gained (removing Silver Award from armband)

Wearing Other Awards and Badges

• The blue Brigader Section Badge is worn on the sweatshirt, below the company title.

• 125th Anniversary badge, if applicable, is to be worn at the point of the 'V' on the sweatshirt.

• The Endurance Award, if applicable, should be worn on the right side of the sweatshirt and then beside the ribbon once the Brigader Brooch is awarded.

• All other badges to be worn on an armband until the Brigader Brooch is awarded.