An active body fuelled by nutritious food can help students learn more effectively.

That was a message fed to more than 180 grades 3 and 4 students from six elementary schools in Port Colborne and Wainfleet who descended on Port Colborne High School this week to take part in Bear Cub Fit Club activities.

Principal Nigel Evans said the event is a great way to introduce students to the high school in a fun way.

“It’s also a good way to get them to think about healthy living and nutrition which is important when it comes to learning,” he said.

Each student made their own pizza in the cafeteria with the help of the high school’s chef and culinary students.

While the pizzas cooked, students were taken to the gym, where members of the dance team taught them some moves.

Dewitt Carter Public School teacher Christina Garcia said the students get to make a positive connection with the high school before going and get to learn more about staying active.

“They have a lot of fun and it’s a great way to introduce them to the school for the first time. It can be scary for them, but they get to see students who attend the school and have fun with them,” she said.

victoria.gray@sunmedia.ca