A Saskatoon high school has cut sugary drinks from its classrooms, and some students say it's helping them make healthier decisions.

I kind of realized they're not trying to control it; they're just trying to regulate it and help us make healthier decisions. - Sona Witt, Aden Bowman Collegiate student

When Paul Humbert started as principal of Aden Bowman Collegiate last year, he noticed how many students took pop to class. So, he decided to do something about it: A ban.

Sona Witt, who is in Grade 9 at the school, told CBC Radio's Saskatoon Morning that she was upset when she first heard about the ban, feeling that the school was trying to control her sugar intake.

"But later on I kind of realized they're not trying to control it; they're just trying to regulate it and help us make healthier decisions."

Zach Digoug, also in Grade 9, said he was thankful for the ban, as he wanted to cut down on sugary drinks like Mountain Dew and Arizona.

"I was addicted. I drank them multiple times a day for sure," Digoug said, adding that he feels much better now that he's reduced his intake.

Despite Witt feeling more comfortable with the ban, she said she hopes the school still keeps its vending machines that dispenses drinks like juices, iced tea and pop.

Humbert said the school will discuss more options at the end of the year, including banning junk food.