The Girls' Brigade International Council
 

Singapore

General Information  
Area 620 Sq.Km ( 239 Sq.Mi.)
Singapore Flag
Population 3.5 million
Currency 1 Singapore $ = 100 cents
Capital Singapore  
Government Parliamentary Democracy
Time
President Mr S R Nathan
GMT + 8hrs
Languages The four official languages of Singapore are English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. However, Chinese dialects such as Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, Hainanese and Hakka are still widely spoken especially among the older Chinese.  
Religions The variety of religions found in Singapore is a direct reflection of the number of races living there. These include Taoism, Buddhism, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs and Christians.
Major Industries Shipping, banking, tourism, electrical & electronics, chemicals, oil refining
   

Map of Singapore

Geography
Singapore is situated in the South China Sea to the south of Malaysia and consists of the main, low-lying Singapore Island, measuring 42km (26mi) east to west and 23km (14mi) north to south, and 58 smaller islands within its territorial waters. The centre of Singapore island contains a number of rounded granitic hills that include the highest point, Bukit Timah Peak, which is 162.5 metres above sea level. The island is drained by a large number of short streams, some of which flow into the sea through mangrove swamps, lagoons, or broad estuaries.
 
Climate
Singapore is hot and humid all year round with the temperature ranging between 20°C (68°F) and 30°C (86°F) and the humidity staying around the 75% mark. Singapore is wettest from November to January and at its driest from May to July - the difference between the two, however, is slight.
 
Wildlife
There are no dangerous wild animals in Singpore. The wild life includes squirrels, monkeys, long-tailed macaques, flying lemurs and the seldom seen pangolin and mouse deer.
 
Cuisine
Nonya cooking is a local variation on Chinese and Malay food, mixing Chinese ingredients with local spices such as lemongrass and coconut cream. The popular spicy, coconut-based soup laksa is a classic Nonya dish. Indian and Western food are just as popular.
 

The Girls' Brigade
 

Structure :

COUNCIL
  
   
CHURCH
  
SCHOOL
  
 
COMPANY
  
CHAPLAIN
  
CAPTAIN
  
LIEUTENANTS
  
CADET LIEUTENANTS
  
WARRANT OFFICERS
  
STAFF-SERGEANTS
  
SERGEANTS
  
CORPORALS
  
LACE-CORPORALS
  
PRIVATES
  
INTERMEDIATES
  
 
JUNIORS
  
 
Age Groups : Juniors 8 - 10 years
  Intermediates 11 - 12 years
  Seniors 13 - 14 years
  Pioneers 15 - 18 years
 

Uniform :

Juniors Juniors and Intermediates wear navy blue GB uniform with dark blue sash for pinning of badges, navy blue belt and white shoes and socks.
  Intermediates
  Seniors Seniors and Pioneers wear navy blue GB uniform with navy blue cap, dark blue haversack, maroon tie and tie badge, navy blue belt and white socks and black boots.
  Pioneers
 

Badge Work :

Juniors Juniors work for three STAR awards: Blue, Red and Yellow. There are 6 badges in each award which consists of: God’s Book, My Journey, My Service, My Treasure, My Activity and My Responsibility.
  Intermediates Intermediates work for a set of badges which consists of GB Knowledge, Spiritual, Service, Healthy Attitudes, Physical and Educational.
  Seniors Seniors like the Intermediates, work for a set of badges which consists of GB Knowledge, Spiritual, Service, Healthy Attitudes, Physical and Educational.
  Pioneers Pioneers work towards completing the whole set of 8 badges to be able to achieve one of their components of getting the Pioneer Brigader Brooch which is the highest award that any girl can get. The badges consists of: Responsibility in the Church, Responsibility in the Home, Responsibility in the World, Responsibility in the Community, Service, First Aid, Expedition and International Badge.
 
National President (Acting) : Mrs Sally Chew
 
WEB SITE : www.gb.org.sg